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First, read these short sections in the PDGA Par Guidelines:
Then you can use one of the Acceptable Ways, or choose not to. The Acceptable Ways to Set Par are aids, not restrictions.
Either way, always go back to the actual definition and apply your best judgement.
"[N]one of the methods will automatically set par correctly all the time. The Tournament Director or Course Designer should review the results and make adjustments as needed."
(Side note: Par cannot be changed after the event. "The pars set by the Tournament Director are final and not subject to appeal.")
Definition of Par
Experts for Skill Levels and Divisions
Undesirable Ways to Set Par
Then you can use one of the Acceptable Ways, or choose not to. The Acceptable Ways to Set Par are aids, not restrictions.
Either way, always go back to the actual definition and apply your best judgement.
"[N]one of the methods will automatically set par correctly all the time. The Tournament Director or Course Designer should review the results and make adjustments as needed."
(Side note: Par cannot be changed after the event. "The pars set by the Tournament Director are final and not subject to appeal.")