The average PGA drive of 300 yards is accomplished with a DRIVER. Many PGA pros can't hit 300 yards with anything but a Driver or 3-Wood, if they can reach 300 hards at all. Even the longest hitters would have trouble reaching the green on a 300 yard par 3 if they're teeing off into a brisk head-wind. So, in my (humble) opinion, a par 3 of longer than 250 or 260 yards is not a true test and shouldn't be used. It should also be noted that "drivable Par 4" holes are usually around 320 to 330 yards.
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