What Does Fairway Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
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Golf term
Fairway
Fairway in practice
"Fairways and greens" is the classic recipe for a good round: keep the ball in the short grass off the tee and hit the putting surface with your approach. Hitting fairways rewards you with control and spin.
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