Definition: The Mini-Me of golf courses. An executive course is comprised of many par-3s plus a small number of par-4s and par-5s so that it is much shorter and has a much lower par (often in the upper 50s to low 60s) than a regular course. An executive course is designed to be played quickly by the player who does not have a lot of time (a business executive sneaking out for some quick golf, for instance).
An executive course and a par-3 course are two distinct things, but the terms are sometimes - incorrectly - used interchangeably.
Also Known As: Executive nine (for a 9-hole version)
