Golf ball with multiple shell layers

Disclosed herein is a golf ball comprising a spherical shell which includes at least an inner first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, the second layer being sandwiched between the first layer and the third layer, and a core which substantially fills the spherical shell, the core comprising at least one of a liquid, a gel and a melt. The sum of the thickness of the first layer, second layer and third layer is 0.10-0.30 inches. The core at least substantially fills the spherical shell without stressing the spherical shell. The spherical shell, as opposed to the core, is primarily responsible for the high initial velocity obtained when the golf ball is struck by a golf club so as to allow the golf ball to be driven long distances both in the air and on the ground when it lands. A method of making the golf ball also is disclosed. The golf ball is particularly well-suited for use by players seeking a long distance ball with a low spin rate.