Overall distance standard

The USGA institutes the Overall Distance Standard -- golf balls that fly more than 280 yards (256 m) during a standard test are banned.

The velocity shall not be greater than 250 feet (75 m) per second (255 feet [76.5 m] per second maximum) when measured on apparatus approved by the USGA. The overall distance standard states that the ball shall not cover an average distance in carry ...

See also: Stroke, Guttie, Iron, Match Play, Hole