Height: 6'6"
Weight: 280 lbs.
Turned Pro: 1999
Swing Speed: 160+ mph
Longest Drive: 507yds (wind aided)
Nicknamed
SWING KONG by the long drive community, Viktor Johansson simply put, is the
most electrifying long drive performer you’ll ever witness. With swing
speeds of 160+ mph and enormous distances exceeding 400 yds (422 longest in
competition) and an arsenal of trick shots, its no wonder Viktor has taken
this sport by storm. After only 2 years of competing in long driving.
SWING KONG became the youngest ever World Long Drive Champion.
In addition to this prestigious title, Viktor has also snatched up a handful
of other titles including National Champion, Long Drive Champion of Florida
and North Carolina, Nordic Champion, Scandinavian Champion, etc. As you can
see Viktor’s not only the longest driver in America and Europe, he’s the
longest in the world, and has the title to prove it.
Viktor’s passion for power
began at the age of 11 when he began playing at a local golf club in his
hometown of Stockholm, Sweden. It was, as a matter of fact, his first hole
of golf that sparked the flame when he holed an 8 iron for eagle. Viktor
then went on to become one of the select few to play on the Swedish national
team . From
Sweden, he came to the U.S. on a golf scholarship to East Carolina
University where he graduated Magna Cum Lauda in December 2000 with a degree
in Finance. Now this World Champion is out-driving the longest hitters on
the PGA Tour from his knees.
Viktor’s unmatched
combination of power and personality always impress the crowds. He’s
performed for a number of corporate outings, charity functions, member/guest
tournaments, and special events. Viktor has been featured on major TV
networks including: Fox, Fox Sports Net, ESPN, The Golf Channel,
Nickelodeon and
various international channels. He’s also been the subject of numerous
articles in magazines and newspapers such as: USA Today, Golf Digest,
Maximum Golf, Golf Magazine and many more. Now the infamous SWING KONG is
ready to crush tee-shots and perform his outrageous trick shot routine for
you.
At a typical power exhibition
performed by Viktor you’ll see this mammoth of an athlete blast tee-shots
400 yards and further, hit through 3/4 inch plywood boards as no one else
can, maul balls off 4 foot tees and out-drive audience members from his
knees, left handed and sitting down. You’ll even see a long driver putt
like no PGA professional can...that is 300 yards! These magical shots and
the many others he performs will leave you shaking your head in amazement.
But don’t worry, to clear up some of your confusion, Viktor always leaves
his guests with long drive tips they too can work with to increase their
distances off the tee.
You have to see it to believe it!