It's a hole thing (3)

I believe the answer is:

par

(Other definitions for par that I've seen before include "State of equality" , "Accepted standard" , "Average score for round of golf" , "Rating of strokes required for hole (golf)" , "Average or normal score" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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