Par-3 courses
What Defines Par-3 Courses?
What gives par-3 courses its character, from the look of the holes to the shots they quietly demand.
The look and the ask
Par-3 Courses is shaped by small greens, wedge numbers, and short-iron pressure. For par-3 scoring, the course asks you to match imagination with discipline, whether that means changing pace, flight, or target. A player who reads the ground first usually enjoys par-3 courses more than a player who only sees the flag.
What changes for the golfer
- Targets in par-3 courses: the safe area is often wider than the perfect line.
- Pace in par-3 courses: landing spot and rollout beat raw force.
- Miss pattern in par-3 courses: choose the acceptable error before the club moves.