Hey Team Titleist,
The PGA Championship is underway, but before the year's final major began Thursday, players competed in the Long Drive Competition off No. 10 at Quail Hollow Club. The 10th hole is a par-5 that runs 592 yards and Titleist Brand Ambassador Byeong Hun An was the defending champion after sending his drive 347 yards at Baltusrol Golf Club in 2016.
At this year's Long Drive Competition, Titleist Brand Ambassador Jason Kokrak kept the title in Team Titleist with a 321-yard drive and winning by five yards.
Watch Kokrak's winning drive:
Titleist Brand Ambassador Justin Thomas was also near the top of the leaderboard with his 312-yard drive, putting him in a tie for fifth. Let's take a closer look at the Titleist equipment these players trusted to split the fairway.
Jason Kokrak - Winner - 321 total yards
Golf Ball: Pro V1
Driver Model/Loft: 917 D2 9.5º
SureFit Hosel Setting: D1
SureFit CG: Neutral
Shaft: Fujikura ATMOS Gray 8X
Length: 45"
Justin Thomas finished - T-5 - 312 Yards
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
Driver Model/Loft: 917 D2 8.5º
SureFit Hosel Setting: A1
SureFit CG: Neutral
Shaft: Mitsubishi BF 60 X
Length: 45"
2016 Winner - Byeong Hun An - 347 total yards
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
Model/Loft: 917 D3 8.5º
SureFit Hosel Setting: B2
SureFit CG: Neutral
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei Pro Blue 70 TX
Length: 45"
Congratulations to Jason Kokrak and good luck to all of Team Titleist at the PGA Championship!