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Green in Regulation

Green in Regulation

Green in Regulation (Gir)

When a player plays to the putting green within the regulation number of strokes. The Green in Regulation is based on the par of the hole, and is figured as par minus two strokes. The subtracted two strokes are the number that is assumed for the player to putt, (Blakemore, PGA Professional). For example, landing the ball on the putting green of a par-4 hole in 2 strokes (par minus 2 strokes), a player hits the green in regulation, also known as GIR.

The USGA uses the number of Girs as part of its annual comparison for PGA tour player performance.

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