Golf Score to Par Calculator
Enter your total strokes and the course par to calculate your score relative to par.
Golf Score to Par Calculator
Calculate how many strokes over or under par a golf round was.
This is a mathematical calculation for general informational purposes only.
Golf scores are often expressed relative to par — the number of strokes a skilled player is expected to need for a hole or course — rather than as a raw stroke total. This calculator subtracts par from your total strokes to show your score relative to par.
Example
- With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Score to Par ≈ 18; Result: Over par.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a positive score to par mean?
A positive number means you took more strokes than par (over par), while a negative number means you finished under par, using fewer strokes than expected.
What is a typical course par?
Most full 18-hole golf courses have a par between 70 and 72, made up of a mix of par-3, par-4 and par-5 holes.