Mike Austin Challenges Count Yogi - October 10th, 1949

Witness one of the most fascinating moments in golf history as Mike Austin challenges Count Yogi on October 10th, 1949. This rare footage captures two of the most iconic—and controversial—figures in the world of long-drive golf demonstrating unmatched power, technique, and showmanship.

In this video, you’ll see:

⛳ Count Yogi’s legendary Hindu-swing technique
⛳ Mike Austin’s powerful early-career form
⛳ Side-by-side comparisons of their swings
⛳ Historical context behind the challenge
⛳ Why both men became giants in golf instruction and distance hitting

Count Yogi (Harry Hilary Frankenberg) was known for his mystical presentation, flawless balance, and effortless power. Mike Austin would later set the still-unbroken world record drive of 515 yards. This 1949 event gives us a rare look at both men long before they became legends.

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Platform to Perfection (Ebay) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/294522072658

Whether you're a golfer, a swing analyst, a historian, or a student of alternative golf methods, this video offers a unique deep dive into:

vintage golf swings
long-drive history
classic golf instruction
the roots of modern power golf
Count Yogi’s revolutionary teaching concepts
Mike Austin’s early technique and athletic style

📜 About Count Yogi
Known as “The World’s Greatest Golfer You Never Knew,” Count Yogi captivated audiences with his fluid motion, accuracy, and distance. His teachings influenced generations of golfers and remain some of the most advanced movement principles ever documented.

📜 About Mike Austin
Austin was a charismatic showman and long-drive innovator. His biomechanics-based swing would later inspire instructors worldwide, especially after the famous 515-yard drive in 1974.
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