Mini-golf is a popular recreational activity that involves playing a miniature version of golf on a course with obstacles. The standard for mini-golf is to complete the course in the fewest number of strokes possible, usually three or four. The term 'PAR' is used to refer to the number of strokes a player should aim to complete the course in. Therefore, the crossword solution for the term 'MINI-GOLF STANDARD' is PAR.