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| Martin Borgmeier | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Martin Borgmeier |
| Born | May 25, 1991 Munich, Germany |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Residence | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2018 |
| Current tour(s) | World Long Drive |
| Major tour wins | 12 |
Martin Borgmeier (born May 25, 1991) is a German professional golfer who specializes in long drive competitions. In terms of raw distance, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers of the golf ball in history, known for his extraordinary power and his ability to consistently produce some of the longest drives ever recorded in competition.
Borgmeier gained international recognition after winning the 2022 World Long Drive Championship and has contributed significantly to the sport’s growth, especially in Europe, through his viral online presence and crowd-pleasing, high-energy on-course personality.
Early life and education
[edit]Borgmeier was born in Munich, Germany. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 2014 and a Master of Science in Business Psychology in 2016. Prior to his professional golf career, he worked in various sales and management roles in corporate settings.[1]
Career
[edit]Entry into long drive
[edit]Borgmeier began competing on the World Long Drive circuit in 2017 after colleagues noted his exceptional driving distance during casual rounds of golf. He turned professional in 2018 and quickly established himself in the sport.[2]
Achievements
[edit]In 2018, Borgmeier won the European Long Drive Championship, marking his emergence as a top competitor in the sport. He continued to build on this success, finishing tied for third at the 2021 World Long Drive Championship.[2]
His most significant achievement came in 2022, when he won the World Long Drive Championship in Mesquite, Nevada, with a 426-yard drive to defeat Bryson DeChambeau in the final.[3][4]
Borgmeier has also recorded strong performances at events such as the LDET Masters Cup in Spain and various other competitions across Europe.[5] His personal best competitive drive is 484 yards, and he has reached a peak ball speed of 239.3 mph.[1]
Under exhibition conditions, he has hit a drive measured at 520 yards, five yards beyond the Guinness World Record for the longest drive in competition.[6] He also holds the unofficial world record for the longest golf shot using a putter, at 327 yards.[7] In April 2023, he attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the most golf drives over 300 yards in one hour, completing 401 but falling short of the standing record of 459.[8]
Known for his distinctive training methods and powerful swing mechanics, Borgmeier has been featured in Golf Digest, which highlighted his impact on the sport and his standing among the world's top long drivers.[9]
Playing style
[edit]Borgmeier is known for his efficient, high-speed swing and precise launch control. He often shares insights into swing mechanics and training techniques on social media, emphasizing data-driven performance using technologies like TrackMan and FlightScope.[10]
He has also collaborated with popular instructors such as Danny Maude to demonstrate methods for increasing driving distance, including techniques reported to add over 30 yards for amateur golfers.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Borgmeier resides in Dallas, Texas, and maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, where he shares training insights and behind-the-scenes content from his career.[1]
In addition to his instructional content, Borgmeier has collaborated with several prominent golf-focused YouTube creators, including Rick Shiels, Bob Does Sports, Good Good, and GM Golf. These appearances have helped broaden his appeal beyond long drive circles, introducing him to mainstream golf audiences through challenges, equipment reviews, and entertainment-style content.
Despite the rivalry, he has also developed a close friendship with fellow golfer Bryson DeChambeau and has appeared on DeChambeau's YouTube channel numerous times. In an interview on The Loop podcast by Golf Digest, Borgmeier remarked, "I basically lived with him for half a year… We were doing so much practice together," underscoring the depth of their training relationship and the influence they’ve had on each other’s games.[12]
Their bond was further reflected during the 2024 World Long Drive Championship, where Borgmeier publicly credited DeChambeau with helping to transform the sport. “There is one very, very important thing, and all of you guys know, I would not be here, none of us would be here with the improvements in technology, if one guy wouldn’t have come in a year ago to make the sport what it is right now. And I think he’s on a very good track to come back. And that guy is Bryson DeChambeau,” he said, acknowledging DeChambeau’s pivotal role in elevating visibility and competitiveness in long drive.[2]
Endorsements and partnerships
[edit]He has partnered with several leading brands in the golf and athletic training space, including Callaway Golf, JumboMax Grips, and The Stack System.[13][14] [15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "About Me". Martin Borgmeier Official Website. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c Deokule, Ira (October 2, 2022). "Who is Martin Borgmeier? Golfer wins 2022 PLDA World Championship". Sportskeeda. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Hirsh, Josh (3 October 2022). "Bryson DeChambeau ALMOST won a long drive World Championship, finishes runner-up to Martin Borgmeier". GOLF.com. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Leonard, Tod (October 1, 2022). "Bryson DeChambeau nearly pulls off epic upset in long drive World Championships". Golf Digest. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "Martin Borgmeier Wins LDET Masters Cup in Spain". Krank Golf. 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Martin Borgmeier sends drive 520 yards". Bunkered. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Martin Borgmeier drives 327 yards with a putter". GolfPunk HQ. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Borgmeier's Guinness World Record Attempt: Most 300-Yard Drives in One Hour". European Tour. April 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "The Big Hitters: Inside the Minds of Long Drive's Elite". Golf Digest. 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Martin Borgmeier". Foresight Sports Europe. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Martin Borgmeier (July 15, 2023). World Champ Reveals how EVERY Golfer can Hit Driver 30+ Yards Further (YouTube video). Danny Maude. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ ""So Crazy": A Year After Mercilessly Taking His Pride Away, Bryson DeChambeau's Long Drive Rival Makes an Honest Confession About Him". EssentiallySports. October 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Martin Borgmeier". Callaway Golf. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "Martin Borgmeier joins JumboMax". The Golf Wire. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "World Long Drive Champ, Martin Borgmeier, Chooses The Stack System". The Stack System. Retrieved June 3, 2025.