Hole in One Golf Podcast - Phillis Meti - Golf Professional & World Record Longest Driver -413 Yards! #GolfingTales #6 - a podcast by Jack Bull
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Joining me is an absolutely incredible athlete and Professional Golfer from Auckland, New Zealand- Phillis Meti, who is also the world record holder for the longest drive by a woman ever, at an incredible 413 yards! Phillis has been crowned the very best in the World, winning the World Championship of Women’s Long Drive an amazing 3 times! Phillis shares her incredible story with me, starting with how she played sport from a young age, with coaching and encouragement from both of her parents, who really helped her, as well as growing sport in their wider community as well. Phillis began competing in the highly physical paddelling sport of “Waka Ama” https://teara.govt.nz/en/waka-ama-outrigger-canoeing, as well as elite level netball and athletics. Phillis went on to represent New Zealand at the Junior Commonwealth Games in 2004, competing in the discuss and shot putt, placing 8th and 4th respectively. http://www.olympic.org.nz/athletes/phillis-meti/Phillis realised she wasn’t quite as strong as her friend and rival Valerie Adams (4 times World shot putt Champion) though, who stands an impressive 6 ft 4 inches, while Phillis said she topped out at 5 ft 11! Phillis’s father was a keen golfer and helped get her into the sport, where she represented the Auckland region “North Harbour”. When Phillis was 19 years old, her mother suggested she compete in the 2006 World Long drive championships. Phillis smacked the ball 326 yards to win the event on her first try and become World Champion! Phillis shares with me plenty of great tips on how to hit the ball further and provides some great advice from her mentors and also discusses her mindset when competing. She also talks more about some of the ups and downs of competing in long drive, as well as the large gender pay gap in long drive, compared to other sports such as Tennis. Phillis also shares her exciting goals and ambitions. Thanks very much for your time Phillis, it was an absolute pleasure hearing your story and best of luck for your next season!
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http://bendigo2004.thecgf.com/About_the_Games/Results/Athletics/
https://www.worldlongdrive.com/players/phillis-meti
https://www.phillismetigolf.com/about-phillis
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12223529
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/lockerroom/2019/12/10/940393/worlds-biggest-hitter-seeks-equality-in-golf
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