The maximum speed for long drive competitors is around 210 MPH (338 KM/H).
The average amateur golfer has a ball speed around 150 MPH (240 KM/H).
PGA Tour Professionals are hitting the ball somewhere between 160-190 MPH (258-305 KM/H).
The speed at which a golf ball travels depends on a number of factors, including the club used, the golf ball design and the swing speed of the golfer.
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