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Last updated: Sep 27, 2023
In golf, scores less than 120 strokes are seen as respectable, or “good” scores among amateur golfers.While 90 stroke scores are considered average, scores below 120 strokes on an 18-hole course are seen amongst the golf community as relatively good.
An average golfer will attempt to score the lowest point value possible in a round of golf. Points are thought of in terms of the number of strokes or how many times you strike the golf ball in any given round.
Table of Contents
- Beginner Golf Score
- Average Golf Score
- Professional Golf Score
- FAQ
Beginner Golf Score
A good score for a beginner golfer is considered to be around a 108 on a par-72 course.Since this is the group with the largest variance, it is hard to estimate the average score of novice golfers, but beginners should aim to shoot less than 120 in an 18-hole round.
Average Golf Score
For the average golfer, a good score is considered to be 90 on a par-72 course.Many amateur golfers will score below 100 on a regular basis, and some even below 90. A 90 on a par-72 course means that you averaged a bogey, or one over par, per hole.
Professional Golf Score
Agood score for a professional golfer is typically under 72.Professional golfers are a clear outlier in this discussion. Typically, the pros perform somewhere below this 90-stroke average and often have rounds below the 72-stroke parof a course.
FAQ
What is an average golf score for 18 holes?
For an 18 hole par-72 course, an average golfer should aim for a score of around 90.This is considered an average score for golfers playing 18 holes. Beginners can expect to score a bit over 90, while professionals should be able to consistently shoot under 90 for an 18 hole par-72 course.
Is 90 a good golf score?
For the average golfer, 90 is a good score on a par-72 golf course.However, most professionals and even some amateurs consider 90 to be a bad score, as their averages may be closer to 72.
What is the best score in golf?
The best score ever recorded on the PGA Tour was a 58, shot by Jim Furyk at the 2016 Travelers Championship. While the lowest you could theoretically score on an 18 hole golf course is 18, achieving this would require hole-in-ones on every hole, which is highly unrealistic on a typical par-72 course.
What is a good golf score for 9 holes?
For the average golfer, a score of around 40 is a good score for 9 holes. However, players with a mid handicap should be happy shooting for a score of 50 while players with a high handicap should perhaps shoot for a score around 60 for 9 holes.
