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Break Par/Breaking Par in Golf Lingo

If you are not a golfer, or are just starting out in the game, you might need an explanation of the phrases "break par," "breaking par," and "broke par." These are terms golfers use to describe their scores, and they all refer to playing in fewer strokes than par. Let's go over how golfers use these terms and provide some examples to make their meaning clear.
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How the 1-2-3 Points Format Works

The format known as 1-2-3 Points (not to be confused with 1-2-3 Best Ball , a very different game) is an individual stroke-play game that can be used for tournaments, or within a quartet of golfers. The "1-2-3" in the title refers to the number of points a golfer can earn on each hole based on his score.
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1951 U.S. Women's Open Winner and Scores

The 1951 U.S. Women's Open was the sixth time this tournament was played. The winner was Betsy Rawls, a rookie on the LPGA Tour.
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Explaining the 'One-Club Challenge' Golf Format

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All you need to know about how the golf game known as One-Club Challenge works is right there in the name. In this format, golfers get to use just a single golf club throughout the round. And that club is used on all strokes, including putts.
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What 'Level Par' and 'Even Par' Mean in Golf

"Even par" and "level par" are golf scoring terms that mean a golfer's score is the same as par, whether for a single hole (for example, scoring 4 on a par-4 hole ) or for the full course (e.g., scoring 72 on a par-72 course). "Level par" and "even par" can also be applied to any stretch or collection of holes within a round.
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1952 U.S. Women's Open Winner and Final Scores

The 1952 U.S. Women's Open was the seventh time this major championship was played. Louise Suggs became the tournament's second two-time winner with a record-setting score.
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Angel Miguel: Spanish Golf Pioneer, World Cup Champ

Angel Miguel was one of the top Spanish golfers on the European circuit in the 1950s and 1960s. Called by many in his home country "a pioneer of golf in Spain," Miguel's biggest trophy was the individual title in the 1958 World Cup (not to mention numerous national opens, including two Spanish Opens).
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Looking Back: Agfa-Gevaert Tournament

The Agfa-Gevaert Tournament was a professional golf tournament played in England for close to 10 years in the 1960s and 1970s. It was part of the British and European circuit that preceded the formation of today's European Tour.
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What 'Over Par' Means in Golf

"Over par" is a golf scoring term that means a golfer has completed a hole, a collection of holes, or the full round in more strokes that the par of those holes. A golfer is over par, for example, if she plays a par-72 golf course in 80 strokes.
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1953 U.S. Women's Open Winner and Scores

The 1953 U.S. Women's Open was the eighth time this major was played, but it was the first time it was conducted by the USGA, which took over the tournament from the LPGA. Betsy Rawls became champion by beating Jackie Pung in a playoff.
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