Mike Austin
- January 8, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
Mike Austin Biography
| Name | Mike Austin |
| Birthday | Feb 17 |
| Birth Year | 1910 |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Mike Austin is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on February 17, 1910 in Norway. He was nicknamed the Golfing Bandit for his many tricks shots and his ability hit the ball farther than any other player on tour.
He and He and Jack Nicklaus had two of the best swings in golf history. had the greatest swings in history of golf.
Tonya, his wife, lived with him in Los Angeles.
Mike Austin Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Mike Austin is one of the richest Golfer from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Austin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Mike holds degrees in philosophy, mechanical engineering and kinesiology.
He holds the record for longest drive in a tournament of golf.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Mike Austin height 6 ft 2 in Mike weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Mike Austin Dating?
According to our records, Mike Austin is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Mike Austin’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Mike Austin celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.
What is the Mike Austin golf swing?
The Austin swing breaks from standard Professional Golf Association teaching in a number of ways: The hips slide laterally rather than turning. The clubhead is thrown from the top of the swing, not released at the last moment. The golfer bends forward from the hips rather than bending with the knees.
Did Mike Austin have a stroke?
Despite the stroke that left the right side of his body partially paralyzed , Austin teaches his golf swing five days a week at the Studio City Golf and Tennis Club. A pro since 1928, he has not spent a lifetime teaching his swing to a pack of slow-moving, uncoordinated beginners.
How many tournaments did Mike Austin win?
By Austin’s count, he won 128 golf tournaments , although he never played regularly on the PGA Tour. He remained a legendary golf hustler and long-drive specialist until he was nearly 80.
What happened to Mike Dunaway?
Mike Dunaway, one of golf’s most popular and influential long-drive specialists, died Sept. 29 in Rogers, Ark., of complications related to diabetes. He was 59.
What is the longest golf drive?
Mike Austin holds the world record for the longest drive in professional play, driving 515 yards at the Winterwood Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1974, blasting it 65 yards past the flag on the par-4 fifth. His golf swing, known as The Mike Austin Swing, is practiced and taught by current golf professionals.