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_24 (to_par INTEGER, total INTEGER)
### Question:
When the total was smaller than 290, what was the highest To par?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(to_par) FROM table_name_24 WHERE total < 290