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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Related terms
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
The older term for bunkers and water hazards. Since the 2019 Rules of Golf, water hazards are called penalty areas, and bunkers are their own area of the course. Both add difficulty and shape how golfers plan their way around a hole.
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.
