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Par

Standard strokes for a hole

Pronunciation

/pɑːr/

Definition

The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to take to complete a hole. Par varies depending on the hole length and difficulty, typically ranging from 3 to 5 strokes. Par is a baseline for scoring, helping golfers gauge their performance relative to the course's design.

Example

"She made par on the 4th hole."

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