"Par" is also used to describe a golfer's scoring performance on an individual hole or for a complete round of golf. If you complete a par-4 hole having used four strokes, then you are said to have "parred the hole." This is also referred to as being "even-par" or "level par....
What does halve the hole mean? "Halved" is a golf term used in match play (but not stroke play) toindicate a tie score on either an individual hole or for a completed match. For example: Two golfers are playing match play. On Hole 1 of their match, both players record scores of 4...
A score of 5 is even par A score of 6 is 1-over par The same formulation applies to the golf course's total par number. If the golf course is a par-72 and the golfer's score is 72, that's even par. If the golfer shoots 67, that's 5-under par; if the golfer shoots 90, ...
The Luzvimin Golf Tournament in the Philippines has defined a “Class B” handicap as 16 through 21. During competitions at the Werribee Park Golf Club in Australia, B handicappers include men with handicaps of 12 to 16 and women with handicaps ranging from 21 through 32. The BMW Golf Cup...
What does Bogied mean? 2 \ ˈbō-gē also ˈbu̇- or ˈbü- \ :a source of fear, perplexity, or harassment. 3 \ ˈbō-gē \ golf. a : one stroke over par on a hole made a bogey on the second hole. ...
What does handicap mean?Numerical score that represents a golfer's abilityA handicap in golf is the numerical representation of a golfer's ability. It allows players to play on more equal terms despite their differences in talent. The handicap is used for calculating a net score from the ...
What golf clubs and ball does Xander Schauffele use? Our in-depth review of what’s in the bag of the two-time Major winner, Olympic Gold medallist, and Ryder Cup star for 2024. After being the ‘nearly man’ on multiple occasions in recent years, 2024 was finally the year that Xander...
Anyone who's heard the term "scratch golfer" might be confused about its meaning. Fortunately, a better understanding of golf handicaps, course and slope ratings and other factors can help define the term in a clear and simple way.
Golf is hard. You don’t need a mid-handicapper with a fancy job title like “GOLF Instruction Editor” to tell you that. But just because you know, big-picture, that it’s difficult, doesn’t mean every bogey, double-bogey, slice, hook, shank, or 3-putt is any easier to swallow...
Golf is the most challenging thing I’ve ever done in my life. The obsession with perfection I guess keeps me going back, one day, maybe I’ll hit everything perfect and have a bogey free round. Golfing with the boys also, good friends became great friends cause of GOLF. ...