fair
way
Plural
fairways
1
the course between the tee and the green that is well-maintained for easier play
A fairway is the well-maintained area of a golf course between the tee, where players start each hole, and the green, which is the area around the hole where the flag is placed. It is the part of the course where players aim to hit their ball, as it offers a clear, open path to the hole. The fairway is usually mowed short to provide a smooth surface for the ball to roll on. It is bordered by rough grass, trees, or hazards, which can make it more difficult to play from. The fairway helps guide players to the green, making it the primary area for advancing the ball.
- Golfers aim to hit the fairway off the tee for a better chance at a par or birdie.
- His drive landed perfectly in the middle of the fairway.
- The fairway stretches for several hundred yards before reaching the green.
- The golfers walked down the fairway toward their balls.
- He hit his approach shot from the fairway onto the green.
2
a tract of ground free of obstacles to movement
3
the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters