A golf course is a collection of holes, typically 18 in length (although courses of nine and 12 are also common). They include elements such as teeing areas, fairways, and putting greens.
In addition, many golf courses feature water bodies and bunkers. These are designed to make play harder and add a challenge.
Fairway
A fairway is a path of closely mown grass from the tee box zone to the green, and it can be a narrow or wide area. It can also be a curved area that runs parallel to the hole and can have several trees or bushes along it.
The fairway can also be surrounded by a first cut of rough or semi-rough, and then by more deep rough. Keeping your ball in the fairway will make it easier for you to reach the green.
When designing a golf course, the fairway is the ideal starting place for the tee shot. This way, a player can avoid the rough hazards like sand bunkers and penalty zones that will otherwise derail their shot.
The fairway should have a target area that’s wide enough for the player to hit a full length shot with their driver. However, different courses have varied widths to attract a variety of players and to allow for a wider range of driving length and driving accuracy to be achieved.
Rough
The rough is an area of the course where the grass is kept at a longer and thicker length than it is on the fairways. This is done to increase the difficulty of playing a ball that lands in the rough.
In most courses, the grass in this area is mowed regularly by superintendents. However, when the weather is harsh or if there are other factors such as hundreds of golf carts on the course each week, then it may not be maintained at the same levels.
The rough is a vital part of the golf course and needs to be maintained on a regular basis. A good team of superintendents will work together to keep it trimmed and mowed regularly.
Hazards
Hazards are obstacles on the Arlington golf course that can make your game more difficult or even put you out of the game completely. They can be natural or manmade, and they can vary from course to course.
They can also affect your strategy. They can convince you to take the safe route or opt for a different shot.
When placed well, hazards can be a challenge for any player and add an element of fun and excitement to the round. They can create an experience that players will never forget.
Water hazards, however, can be a very difficult type of hazard to play around. They can be small, meandering streams that loom large in a player’s mind, or they can be massive oceans.
Putting Green
A putting green is a golf course feature used to help players put their ball into the hole. It is a carefully trimmed area of grass on relatively even ground surrounding the hole, often with gentle slopes and undulations that can add difficulty to a player’s stroke.
A green can be oval or oblong in shape, and it can sit level with the fairway or rise above it. It can also have gentle sloping from one side to the other or be contoured all around its surface.
Putting greens are not constructed haphazardly, and they are developed to meet specific agronomic requirements. New putting greens are engineered to promote rapid drainage, resist compaction and balance plant needs for water and air.
