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n. - The area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short; A tract of ground free of obstacles to movement; The usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters.

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  • This might seem short, but the fairway is quite narrow.
  • Finding the middle of the fairway is important, but clearly, we have to move forward.
  • The left side of the fairway is preferred, short of three bunkers that stretch across at 328 yards.
  • The fairway is quite narrow at the landing area with a large, horizontal bunker occupying the left third of the fairway.
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