Synonyms for

Fairways

Verb / ˈfeˌrweɪz / Another word for fairways — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fairway is a strip of mown grass on a golf course between the teeing ground and the putting green.

Synonyms & similar words

fairway course links green tee hole bunker rough out-of-bounds hazard trap obstacle barrier challenge problem difficulty opportunity

Example sentences

  1. The fairway was in great condition for the tournament.
  2. She hit the ball straight down the fairway.
  3. The fairway is the best place to hit your ball.
  4. The fairway is the safest place to land your ball.
  5. The fairway is usually the widest part of the hole.

Quotes

  • Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course - the distance between your ears. - Bobby Jones
  • Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies. - Bobby Jones
  • I have a tip that can take five strokes off anyone's golf game: it's called an eraser. - Arnold Palmer

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