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par-three

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[pahr-three] / ˈpɑrˈθri /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or noting a small-scale golf course, usually having 18 holes of 150 yards (137 meters) in length from tee to cup on 7 to 40 acres (3 to 16 hectares) of land.


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When he did swing with more conviction - from the tee of the recently-constructed par-three 15th - it set up a birdie putt which he holed in front of the biggest gallery on the course.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

Rose's momentum stalled with a bogey on the 11th, while a fluffed chip cost him another shot on the iconic par-three 12th.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

He started Sunday with a sputter, including a double bogey on the par-three fourth and a bogey shortly after.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

His superb start ended with a six-foot birdie putt at the par-five sixth and a birdie putt from just inside eight feet at the par-three seventh.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

Winds began to blow putts off the green at the par-three 17th hole and play was halted for the day with six contenders still on the course.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

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