Golf Averages are a measure of a golfer's performance over a period of time. Pars are the number of strokes a golfer is expected to take on a hole, and a golfer's average is calculated by comparing their score to the par for each hole. A golfer's average is determined by adding up all of their scores and dividing by the total number of holes played. A golfer's average can be used to compare their performance to other golfers and to track their progress over time.