Chloe Garner (born October 21, 1990) is a World Long Drive competitor from

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, currently residing in

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. Garner competes in events that are sanctioned by the World Long Drive Association, which is owned by

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World Long Drive career

Garner won her first televised World Long Drive Tour event at the 2017 Clash in the Canyon (Nevada), and is a two-time runner-up at the Volvik World Long Drive Championship (2016 and 2018). On September 4, 2019, Garner won the

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in Oklahoma, beating world ranked number one Phillis Meti with a drive of 347 yards.

Outside of World Long Drive

In addition to World Long Drive, she is a CrossFit coach, and has previously competed in the CrossFit Games. Prior to getting into World Long Drive, Garner played collegiate golf at

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and

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. Upon graduating from college, Garner focused solely on training heavily for CrossFit and did not touch a golf club for three years. Upon hearing that a WLD pro used CrossFit as training, she decided to pursue the long drive challenge. She previously served as an assistant golf coach at East Tennessee State and has been in a doctoral program there studying global sports leadership. She also works as an academic specialist for the school's athletic program at large while also volunteering as a strength and conditioning coach for the women's golf team.

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