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LONG-DRIVING MUSCLES

Jaime Diaz's article takes a look at 5' 10", 225-pound Jason Zuback, who is the longest driver in golf, and raises the question of whether some golfers are turning themselves into WWF musclemen in order to augment their long-driving performance. Golfers, like Zuback, a former powerlifter, increasingly hit the gym after leaving the green in order to build up their physical and mental strength. Diaz admits, however, that Zuback's success on the golf course has more to do with his accurate and consistent swings than with the sheer power of his drives. According to the article, some are saying that it's time to start testing golfers for drugs and other substances, while others claim that size and strength may actually hinder golf performance.

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 07:48:06 -0700

Submitted by: Dino Manalis