In recent years, new golf courses have sprung up in non-traditional destinations. Consider Bandon Dunes in Oregon, which opened in 1999. It (and its sister courses, Pacific Dunes and Bandon Trails) turned an otherwise sleepy Oregon coastal town into a golfing mecca.

The big guy from Finland, Janos Uotila, says the key for a fast downswing is a slow, smooth backswing.

3 time Re/Max long drive champ Sean “The Beast” Fister advises you to use your knowledge and experience with other sports to maximize your driving distance.

British long drive competitor Adam Stacy gets his power by combining good rhythm with plenty of lag. Watch him in action here.