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GIR (Green in Regulation)

Reaching green in designated strokes

Pronunciation

/ɡriːn ɪn ˌrɛɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

Reaching the green in the expected number of strokes: one shot on a par-3, two on a par-4, or three on a par-5. GIR percentage is an important statistic that correlates strongly with scoring average.

Example

"She hit 14 greens in regulation."

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