Score that's one worse than a birdie (3)

I believe the answer is:

par

(Other definitions for par that I've seen before include "Average score for round of golf" , "level footing" , "Expected golf hole score" , "Average or normal score" , "Median" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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