Terry Wayne Forcum (May 4, 1942 – July 26, 2022[1]) was an American golfer who competed as a professional long drive athlete, winning the World Championship in 1983.

[2][3] Forcum was born in Downey, California, and attended high school in Ponca City, Oklahoma, graduating in 1960.

[2] After returning to the States, he attended the University of Houston[4] and opened a welding shop in Ponca City, Oklahoma, but continued playing sports recreationally.

[2] By age 14–15 he realized that he could hit a golf ball an exceptionally long distance.

[2][7] His 1983 1st place win at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California earned him the title of World Long Drive Champion for that year – see World Long Drive Championship Winners.