under par
idiom
: worse than expected : not very good
Our meal was under par.
I'm feeling a little under par.
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One of 10 players in the 156-man field to finish under par.
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Scottie Scheffler watch The favorite heading into the tournament, Scheffler had a strong first round, finishing two under par, good for a tie for 20th place.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Then came birdies on No. 10 and No. 11 to go to six under par.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
By the time Korda bogeyed the par-5 18th hole to finish 5 under par, the tournament was completely Stark’s to lose.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Scottie Scheffler watch The favorite heading into the tournament, Scheffler had a strong first round, finishing two under par, good for a tie for 20th place.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Then came birdies on No. 10 and No. 11 to go to six under par.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
By the time Korda bogeyed the par-5 18th hole to finish 5 under par, the tournament was completely Stark’s to lose.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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“Under par.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20par. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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