GIR

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GIR
Stands forGreens in regulation
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GIR stands for Greens in regulation, an other sports abbreviation.

Golf statistic for holes where the ball reaches the putting green in par minus two strokes: one shot on a par 3, two on a par 4, three on a par 5. GIR percentage is a key measure of ball-striking.

Example: He hit 16 of 18 GIR but needed 33 putts.

Usage notes

Tour pros typically hit about two-thirds of greens in regulation. Analysts now prefer strokes-gained statistics, which compare each shot with the field average. Pronounced as letters.

More other sports abbreviations

  • DNQ – Did not qualify
  • DNS – Did not start
  • DQ – Disqualified
  • DRS – Decision Review System
  • FIR – Fairways in regulation
  • GC – General classification
  • GP – Grand Prix
  • H2H – Head-to-head
  • HCP – Handicap
  • HM – Half marathon
  • IM – Individual medley
  • ITT – Individual time trial

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