Scoring system for Golf
In the game of golf, a particular method for scoring exists that is specific to the game. An assigned number known as par is given to each hole on the golf course. This par number refers to the number of strokes needed to land the ball in that given hole. Par varies from course to course and depends upon the design of the golf course.
The par number is established according to tee’s distance from the hole. The further the tee is from the hole, the larger the par number would be. Typically these numbers are usually three, four or five. Sometimes it may even be as high as six and on occasion even seven. Other aspects of the golf course also affect the par given to that hole. The slope of the hole may also influence the par value. If the slope points downhill, this would help lessen the difficulty of the shot. In these cases the par rating may even be reduced despite the distance between the tee and the hole. Certain hazards that could be in the path could make the par rating increase. This is due to the fact that an extra golf stroke may be necessary to avoid the hazard on the course. Another similar factor is the shape of the green.
The object of the game of golf is to make the holes in as few as shots as possible. For instance, if a hole is rated as 4 par, this means 4 holes is usually needed to make the shot. If a player is able to make it with only two shots, they are said to score -2 par.
Specific names are assigned to these scores. For scores under par, they are assigned names associated with birds. For instance, if a player makes a shot in one stroke under par, this is said to be a birdie. Two strokes under bar is called an eagle. Three strokes are known as an albatross while four strokes under par is a condor. A shot over par is known as a bogey. If the shot is two over par, it is a double bogey while three shots over par is a triple bogey.