Fairway Bunker
Course FeaturesA bunker that lies next to, or on the fairway. They are placed to make the course more difficult and are seen as hazards and penalise any misdirected tee shots.
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Bunker
An area on the course which is emptied of turf and prepared as a hazard by filling it with sand or a similar substance. The lip of a bunker that is not covered in grass is also considered part of the bunker.
Hazard
A bunker or water hazard on the golf course. They are used to increase the difficulty of the golf course and change how golfers manage their way around it.
Fairway
The area of a golf hole which is well trimmed and therefore easier to hit golf shots from than other parts of the golf course. It is found between the tee box and the green.
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