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Golf Course Terminology and Features

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Name common golf-course features and terms (hazards, tee types, green parts, bunkers, dogleg, fairway vs rough) and how they affect play.

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AI-drafted from cluster "Golf Course Terminology and Features". Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_coursehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_course →

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  • 01What is the closely mown corridor between the tee and the green where players usually aim to land their tee shots?
  • 02What term describes the longer grass bordering the fairway that makes shots more difficult?
  • 03What is the shallow pit filled with sand (or sometimes grass) that penalizes inaccurate shots called?
  • 04What is the elevated area of very short grass surrounding the hole where players putt?
  • 05What is the name for the area where a player plays the first stroke on a hole, typically marked by tee markers?
  • 06What term describes a hole layout that bends left or right from tee to green, creating a directional challenge?
  • 07What is the term for water features on a course (lakes, streams) that, if crossed or touched by a ball, usually incur a penalty?
  • 08What is the closely mown border around the putting green, often affecting chip shots and run-up shots?
  • 09Which teeing area is typically the farthest back and intended for the longest or most skilled players (also called championship tees)?
  • 10What common course feature refers to animals or plants (e.g., gorse, trees, geese) that can influence play but are not constructed hazards?

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