What Does Fringe Mean in Golf?
Also known as Apron, Collar.
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Course features
Golf term
Fringe
Fringe in practice
Because the fringe is so short, many players simply putt from it rather than risk a chip — the safe play that avoids a mishit. It isn't part of the green, so you can't mark and lift your ball there.
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