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_24 (to_par INTEGER, total INTEGER)

### Question ###
When the total was smaller than 290, what was the highest To par?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(to_par) FROM table_name_24 WHERE total < 290