The 2019 World Long Drive Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun was won by Tim Burke, who hit a grid-hugging final drive in his set at Ak-Chin Circle Field in Maricopa, Ariz., to win the first event of the World Long Drive season. Burke's 474-yard drive beat Kyle Berkshire's 466-yard best effort in the final set for the win.
Burke won the $25,000 winner's share of the $75,000 purse.
In the Women's Division, Phillis Meti struck a world-record 413-yard drive in the final round to beat Alexis Belton 413-337 in the final to win.
2019 World Long Drive Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun Boardwalk Bash leaderboard, results and prize money payouts
Men's Open Division
Final
- Tim Burke (474) def. Kyle Berkshire (466)
Semifinals
- Tim Burke (438) def. Justin Moose (408)
- Kyle Berkshire (446) def. Will Hogue (418)
Quarterfinals
- Tim Burke (428) def. Justin James (426)
- Justin Moose (458) def. Eddie Fernandes (418)
- Kyle Berkshire (440) def. Will Hogue (423)
- Will Hogue (440) def. Maurice Allen (439)
Open Division Prize Money Payouts
- 1. Tim Burke - $25,000
- 2. Kyle Berkshire - $12,000
- T3. Justin Moose - $7,000
- T3. Will Hogue - $7,000
- T5. Justin James - $3,000
- T5. Eddie Fernandes - $3,000
- T5. Will Hogue - $3,000
- T5. Maurice Allen - $3,000
Women's Division
Final
- Phillis Meti (413) def. Alexis Belton (337)
Semifinals
- Phillis Meti (361) def. Troy Mullins (356)
- Alexis Belton (357) def. Sandra Carlborg (347)
Open Division Prize Money Payouts
- 1. Phillis Meti - $12,000
- 2. Alexis Belton - $7,000
- T3. Troy Mullins - $3,000
- T3. Sandra Carlborg - $3,000
