What to know about golf course grass and hazards | The Beginner's Guide to Starting Golf
Paige Spiranac explains essential golf course terminology for beginners, covering grass types like the fairway, rough, and green. She also defines common hazards including bunkers, water, and out-of-bounds (OB) areas to help new players navigate the course layout with confidence.
Fairway grass is cut short to provide a clean lie for your next shot.
The rough is longer grass that makes ball flight unpredictable because it interferes with the clubhead at impact.
Putting greens feature the shortest grass on the course to allow the ball to roll smoothly and consistently.
Bunkers (sand traps) and water hazards are placed to strategically increase course difficulty.
Out of Bounds (OB) markers indicate areas where the ball is considered lost and cannot be played.