MONDAY, August 10, 2026|
Photo – Announcement for World Record Attempt – Courtesy City of Rawlins
World long‑drive record holder Kyle Berkshire is coming back to Rawlins to try to break his own record.
In October of 2023, professional golfer Kyle Berkshire set the world long‑drive record at the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course in Rawlins by hitting a golf ball 579.66 yards. Rochelle Ranch Head Golf Professional Kevin Gannon said the weather wasn’t in Berkshire’s favor on that cold October day, but after changing his hitting position, Berkshire was able to break the record.
Gannon said Berkshire prefers the Rawlins course because of its long holes.
On Friday afternoon, the city of Rawlins announced that Kyle Berkshire will return to the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course next week to try to break his own record. Head Golf Professional Kevin Gannon invited the public to watch. He added that the day is set, but the time of Berkshire’s record attempt is out of the golfer’s hands.
After setting his 579.66‑yard record in 2023, Berkshire remarked that he could go farther. Gannon said he’s been told that this time, Berkshire plans to add more than 20 yards to his drive.
The public is invited to watch professional golfer Kyle Berkshire attempt to break his world‑record drive next week, from Monday, August 17th to Wednesday, August 19th at the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course in Rawlins. Head Golf Professional Kevin Gannon said Berkshire may stay longer if conditions are unfavorable on those days.
