Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_61 (to_par VARCHAR, total VARCHAR, player VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was Jeff Sluman's To par when his total was smaller than 284?
### Answer:
SELECT to_par FROM table_name_61 WHERE total < 284 AND player = "jeff sluman"