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par-three

American

[pahr-three] / ˈpɑrˈθri /

adjective

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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Rai's father Amrik used to take him to 3 Hammers for lessons with instructor Darren Prosser, with the youngster going out on the par-three course afterwards to put what he had been taught into practice.

From BBC ● May 18, 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 third bogey of the day, from a greenside bunker at the par-three 16th, saw his lead reduced to one.

From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 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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