What is par for 18 holes?

Par for 18 holes is a term commonly used in golf to describe the number of strokes an expert or professional golfer is expected to take to complete a standard round of golf on an 18-hole course. Par can vary between golf courses, depending on the length and difficulty of each hole.

A par-72 course is typically made up of four par-3 holes, ten par-4 holes, and four par-5 holes. Most professional golf tournaments are played on par-72 courses, although there are also courses with par ratings of 70, 71, or 73.

When players exceed par for a hole, they are said to have taken a bogey, double bogey, triple bogey, etc. If they complete a hole in one fewer stroke than par, they score a birdie; two fewer strokes is an eagle, and three fewer strokes is an albatross.

Par is used as a benchmark to measure a golfer's performance. A golfer who consistently scores under par is considered to be playing at a high level, while a golfer who consistently scores over par may need to work on their skills.