Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_17 ( to_par VARCHAR, total VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many strokes off par was the player who scored 157?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(to_par) FROM table_name_17 WHERE total = 157