Par 3 Golf: Guides + How to Find Courses
Par 3 golf is the best kind of golf: faster rounds, more scoring shots, and way less time commitment. Use these quick guides, then find a par 3 or executive course near you.
Fast rounds
Beginner-friendly
Short-game improvement
Real golf on a schedule
Quick answer
Par 3 golf is golf on a course where every hole is a par 3. It’s shorter, faster,
and heavily focused on wedges and putting. Perfect if you want a real round without giving up half your day.
Par 3 golf guides
Definition, typical hole lengths, and what to look for when picking a good par 3 course.
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The clean differences, what you’ll play, and which one fits your time and skill level.
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Why par 3 golf is the easiest place to learn without the pressure of full-length courses.
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Realistic times for 9 and 18 holes, plus what speeds up (or slows down) a par 3 round.
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Popular par 3 golf searches
FAQ
Par 3 golf is golf played on a par 3 course where every hole is a par 3. These courses are shorter, faster to play,
and focus on wedges, short irons, chipping, and putting.
Many 9-hole par 3 rounds take about 45–75 minutes. Most 18-hole par 3 rounds take about 1.5–2.5 hours,
depending on pace and traffic.
Yes. Par 3 courses are beginner-friendly because holes are shorter and the pace is typically more relaxed.
Beginners get more practice on approach shots and putting without needing long drives.
A par 3 course has only par 3 holes. An executive course usually mixes par 3s with short par 4s (and sometimes a longer hole).
Both are designed for quicker rounds than regulation courses.