Score better than a bogey (3)

I believe the answer is:

par

(Other definitions for par that I've seen before include "Usual score at golf" , "Face value; equal standing" , "Average score for round of golf" , "Standard number of strokes for a golf-hole" , "Standard score for golfers" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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