Jason Zuback

Jason Zuback
Personal information
Full nameJason Zuback
NicknameGolfzilla
Born (1970-04-24) 24 April 1970 (age 54)
Alberta, Canada
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Sporting nationality Canada
Achievements and awards
World Long Drive Championship1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006
Long Drivers of America hall of fame2003

Jason Zuback (born 24 April 1970) is a Canadian golfer who competed as a professional long drive athlete. Nicknamed Golfzilla, he won the World Long Drive Championship on five occasions, in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2006.[1] He was inducted into the Long Drivers of America hall of fame in 2003.[2]

Personal life

Zuback was raised in Lethbridge, Alberta. He attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where he graduated with a degree in pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist before embarking on a full-time career in long drive.[3][2]

Long drive career

Zuback first entered a long drive competition in 1995 after being given the idea by playing partners while attempting to qualify for the Alberta Open. He won his first event by 50 yards. The following year, he won the World Long Drive Championship in his first attempt and returned to defend the title for three more years. He won his fifth and final world title in 2006. He returned to win the "Masters" event for over-45s in 2015.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b Shamburger, Michael (28 August 2019). "World Long Drive champion reflections: Jason Zuback". Golf Channel. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Golfing greats Jason Zuback, the hit man". The National Magazine. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 October 2000. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b Wuebben, Joe (27 May 2008). "Driving force". Muscle and Fitness. Retrieved 31 December 2021.