5 longest driving distances covered by LPGA stars 

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The LPGA tour stars have always performed brilliantly. They are also known for hitting extremely long distances that astonish audiences.

While there have been many amazing long drives recorded by LPGA golfers throughout the decades. Here's a look at the top distances registered since 2003.


Maude-Aimee Leblanc

Maude-Aimee Leblanc at the CP Women's Open - Round Two (Image via Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Maude-Aimee Leblanc at the CP Women's Open - Round Two (Image via Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Canadian golfer Maude-Aimee Leblanc hit a phenomenal distance of 279.260 yards in 2017. She joined the LPGA tour in 2011 on her first attempt.

Although she didn't play well enough to qualify in 2012, but she would have led the tour with her driving distances. Leblanc earned the tour membership back in 2022.


Joanna Klatten

Joanna Klatten at the LPGA LOTTE Championship - Round One (Image via Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Joanna Klatten at the LPGA LOTTE Championship - Round One (Image via Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

French golfer Joanna Klatten hit 281.370 yards drive in 2016. She is known for her stunning long drives.

She joined the LPGA tour in 2014 and finished third in driving distance in her debut season. The following year, she won the Kia Power Drive title and was awarded a brand new Kia Sorento.


Bianca Pagdanganan

Bianca Pangdanganan (Image via Mike Comer/Getty Images)
Bianca Pangdanganan (Image via Mike Comer/Getty Images)

Filipino golfer Bianca Pagdanganan hit an awe-breaking drive of 283.070 yards in 2020. She had turned professional the very same year.

At the 2018 Asian Games, she won a bronze medal in the individual event and a gold medal in the team event.


Karen Sjödin

Karen Sjödin (Image via Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Karen Sjödin (Image via Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Former Swedish golfer Karen Sjödin hit a brilliant 284.470 yards in 2006. She received a special invitation to the World Long Drive Championship after a phenomenal drive. She finished seventh there.

After sustaining a back injury in 2013, she retired after the 2015 tour season.


Anne van Dam

Anne Van Dam at the Cognizant Founders Cup - Round Two (Image via Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Anne Van Dam at the Cognizant Founders Cup - Round Two (Image via Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Dutch golfer Anne van Dam recorded a jaw-breaking distance of 290.82 yards in 2021. This brilliant long drive set a new record on the LPGA tour.

She joined the tour in 2019 and instantly became a sensation with her excellent long driving skills. She shot the longest drive of the year of 283.840 yards in 2019.

Van Dam has a massive lead over the rest of the field. Unfortunately, she lost her tour status in 2022, but she will surely make a thunderous comeback.

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