Learn English: US Open Golf: How Do They Score? (easy)

Imagine each golf hole has a number, its 'par,' showing how many hits a good golfer should take.

At the US Open, Oakmont's 18 holes have a total par of 70; getting it in 70 strokes is great!

If you get it in fewer hits than par, you get extra points; more hits mean you lose points.

It's like a race; the player with the fewest hits after all 18 holes, and many days of play wins!