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fairway

[fair-wey] / ˈfɛərˌweɪ /
NOUN
golf course
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Given that women represent some 43% of off-course participation, this collaboration should inevitably lead to more women moving from the bay to the fairway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The shortform spectacle demonstrated once again that the annual pilgrimage to Augusta National is not all about stressing over fairway lies and pin positions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A typical 18-hole course will have anywhere from 30 to 100 bunkers, totaling 1 to 2 acres, compared with 25-30 acres of fairway and 2 to 3 acres of greens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And while Young elicited cheers of "USA" after crushing the perfect drive 375 yards down the fairway, Fitzpatrick's went straight and among trees, leaving him unable to reach the green in two.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

As Roy emerged into the fairway, the purple sky opened up.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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