Victory fueled by a COBRA AEROJET driver and PUMA IGNITE ARTICULATE shoes
Atlanta, GA. – Kyle Berkshire captured his third World Long Drive Championship on Sunday, tying the all-time record for championship wins. He sealed the deal at the Bobby Jones Golf Course in Atlanta with a 398-yard bomb in the final, making him officially the longest hitter on the planet. His longest drive of the day came in the quarterfinals, where he launched a 432-yard drive straight down the middle of the grid.
“Kyle worked closely with our R&D and innovation teams to build the fastest driver we have ever created,” said Dan Ladd, President COBRA PUMA GOLF. “It’s a remarkable feat to be the longest in the game and we are thrilled to have an athlete like Kyle showcase our speed innovations.”
Berkshire got the job done with Cobra’s AEROJET LS Driver with a 5.5-degree Long Drive head. Featuring a raised skirt, symmetrical shaping, and streamlined edges allowing for the most speed possible, the Aerojet driver is also available in a standard model and Max model, the latter aimed at players looking for enhanced forgiveness and a slight draw bias. This low spin Aerojet LS helped Berkshire produce the longest drive of the day for two days straight of the competition, including a 450-yard smash with 231.5 MPH ball speed on Day 3.
“Kyle gave us valuable insights to make a more aerodynamic clubhead. Those improvements help him win the speed battle, when combined with superior forgiveness his Aerojet driver has a lethal combination for keeping the long ball on the grid. Ultimately, our work with him has made the Aerojet driver family more powerful and forgiving for all golfers.” Said Mike Yagley, Vice President of Innovation, COBRA PUMA GOLF.
The Maryland native also wore Puma Golf apparel and sported the PUMA INGITE Articulate golf shoes, the same model worn by numerous PGA Tour stars including Rickie Fowler.
“It’s hard to believe that I can call myself a 3-time World Long Drive Champion,” said Berkshire. “I’ve faced a lot of adversity leading up to this win so this one feels a little more special. And I can’t thank the people at COBRA PUMA GOLF enough for all their help and support.”
For more information on Kyle Berkshire’s gear, visit cobragolf.com
About COBRA PUMA GOLF
COBRA PUMA GOLF is a corporate division of PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. COBRA PUMA GOLF is an inclusive company, promoting game enjoyment for golfers of all abilities, attitudes and styles. The brands full-range portfolio includes COBRA Golf’s high-performance drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges, putters and irons, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport lifestyle inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA GOLF brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace. For more information, visit cobragolf.com and cobragolf.com/pumagolf.
Media Contacts:
Jamie Kuhn, COBRA PUMA Golf, Jamie.kuhn@cobrapuma.com;
Mike Chwasky, JDPR, mchwasky@jdpr.com
