If you’re looking to enhance your golfing skills, it’s essential to understand what a par in golf is. In this blog, we’ll explain what par means, how it’s calculated, and how it affects your overall score.
Par in golf represents the number of strokes a scratch golfer is expected to take to complete a hole. This calculation is based on the hole’s length and difficulty. Knowing the par for each hole helps golfers assess their performance and plan their strategy.
There are several variations of scores in golf, including:
A birdie occurs when a golfer completes a hole in one stroke less than the designated par.
An eagle happens when a golfer finishes a hole two strokes under par.
An albatross (or double eagle) is achieved when a golfer completes a hole in three strokes fewer than its par.
This is where the golfer takes four less shots than the designated par. This is also referred to as a condor, double albatross or triple eagle.
A bogey is when a golfer takes one stroke more than the designated par to complete a hole.
A double bogey occurs when a golfer needs two extra strokes above par to complete a hole.
A net par is a hole’s par score after factoring in any handicap strokes a golfer receives. This adjusted score allows golfers of varying skill levels to compete fairly.
Golf courses have three main types of holes. These include:
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