Par-Type Analyzer

Why group by par type at all

Par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s ask for genuinely different skills: a par 3 is almost entirely about approach-shot accuracy and putting, while a par 5 usually adds a second full shot and more risk-reward decisions before the ball reaches the green. Averaging all 18 holes together can hide that one par type is a consistent strength or weakness relative to the others.

Feed it holes from more than one round

This tool does not require a single complete round; you can add individual holes from several rounds to build up a larger sample for each par type. A single round typically gives you only four par 3s and four par 5s, both too few to draw a firm conclusion from, which is exactly what the sample-size warning is checking.

Reading the sample-size warning honestly

Any group with fewer than three holes is flagged, but three is still a small sample; treat the warning as a floor, not a green light. A par-5 average built from four holes across two rounds is more informative than one built from a single hole, but still far less reliable than an average built from twenty or more.

What this comparison does not claim

This tool never compares your par-type averages with a tour or population benchmark, and it does not adjust for how difficult a specific course's par 3s or par 5s are relative to another course. It is a personal comparison of your own par types against each other, using exactly the holes you entered.

Where this connects

Start from a full round in the Round Score Breakdown if you want the hole-by-hole detail behind these averages, and once you have enough rounds, use Score Target Planner to turn a par-type pattern into a transparent scoring goal. See Review a Golf Round With Your Own Evidence for a full walkthrough of capturing this data honestly.