The term 'COURSE GOAL' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: PAR (3 letters) and HOLE (4 letters). PAR is a golf term that stands for 'PAR Average Rating' and is the number of strokes a golfer is expected to make in order to complete a HOLE. HOLE is a golf term that refers to the area of the golf course where the ball is hit from. It is also known as the tee box. Together, these two terms refer to the goal of a golfer on a particular HOLE of a golf course, which is to complete the HOLE in the expected number of strokes.