Allen competes in events that are sanctioned by the World Long Drive Association, which is owned by Golf Channel, part of the NBC Sports Group, and a division of Comcast.
The season-long schedule features events airing live on Golf Channel, culminating in the Volvik World Long Drive Championship in September.
Allen grew up in Pine Hills, Florida, an unincorporated subdivision in West Orlando, where he attended Maynard Evans High School.
Two years later, he set a then-Guinness world record for the fastest ball speed (211 mph)[2] and in 2015 won three long drive events in Europe (Belgium, Italy, Sweden).
Allen's breakout World Long Drive Association season came in 2017, when he captured championships at the Catawba Classic (North Caroline), Tennessee Shootout, and Mile HighShowdown (Colorado).
· 17th place world championshipsOn May 23, 2019 Allen became the first person to ever successful drive a golf ball over the horseshoe at Niagara Falls.
Allen’s win in Denver at the 2017 Mile High Showdown came with a viral moment that introduced himself to many sports fans around the United States.
His post-match interview and victory celebration included a flamboyant impersonation of professional wrestling superstar Ric Flair.
He was working toward his doctorate in the chiropractic field at Life University before ultimately turning to World Long Drive on a full-time basis.