below par

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England had mustered only 128 for nine but showcased their depth and nous, defending a total that looked well below par on a surface offering turn and bounce.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Although the total appeared below par on paper, the pitch should remain a handful.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Yet, with Matheus Cunha below par and Benjamin Sesko still finding his way as a United player, when Amorim looked at his other options, Joshua Zirkzee was the only one.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Wright, who triumphed at Alexandra Palace in 2020 and 2022, was well below par - winning just two legs in Tuesday's second-round match and averaging below 80.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

As the only black player on the squad, I was overly self-conscious at first and performed below par.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane