par
1 of 2noun/pɑr/
Forms:pars
1
the standard number of strokes expected for a skilled golfer to complete a hole or course
Par in golf refers to the standard number of strokes that an expert golfer is expected to take to complete a hole or a course. Each hole on a golf course has its own par, which is based on its length and difficulty. For example, a par 3 hole should ideally be completed in 3 strokes, while a par 5 hole is expected to be completed in 5 strokes. Scoring par means the player took the expected number of strokes to complete the hole. Par is used as a benchmark for evaluating a golfer's performance.
- He made par on every hole to finish even for the round.
- She needs a par on the last hole to win the tournament.
- His consistent play led to several pars in a row.
- She missed the green but managed to save par with a great chip.
- He hit a long putt to secure par on the challenging par 3.
2
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
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