par72

Par 72 refers to the standard score for a golf course. It indicates the number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to take to complete the course. This total is determined by summing the pars for each individual hole on the course. A par for a hole is the number of strokes a skilled golfer should ideally take to get the ball into the hole. This is typically three strokes for par-3 holes, four strokes for par-4 holes, and five strokes for par-5 holes. Therefore, a par 72 course would have a combination of par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes that add up to 72 strokes. Most golf courses are designed as either par 70, 71, or 72. The par is a fundamental concept in golf, used for scoring and handicapping. A golfer's score relative to par indicates their performance on the course. For example, a score of 70 on a par 72 course would be considered two under par. Conversely, a score of 75 would be three over par. The par designation helps standardize the challenge and scoring across different golf courses.