| One may think that golf needs only a green | | | | the ball, the entire stretch of the turf is |
| stretch of land, with holes in them. However, | | | | trimmed cleanly. On the other hand, the |
| a golf course is a designated area which not | | | | entire portion between the Fairway and the |
| only consists of holes, but also teeing area, | | | | green is "rough". This ground is cut higher |
| fairways, rough and other hazards. | | | | and it proves to be a disadvantageous area |
| | | | for the golfer to hit the ball properly. |
| Teeing area is known as the first section of | | | | |
| the hole. It is also known as the 'tee-box'. | | | | The game of golf includes hazards which are |
| If you consider the most common tee areas in | | | | of three different types. First is the man |
| their increasing order of length from the | | | | made hazards, like bunkers. The second is the |
| hole, then that includes the Men's tee, | | | | water hazards, such as lakes, rivers, et al. |
| Ladies's tee and the Championship tee. The | | | | The third is the lateral hazard that includes |
| golf course also encompasses other tee boxes, | | | | dense vegetation, bushes and gardens. The |
| which include the Junior tee and the Senior | | | | game lays down different rules, as how to |
| tee. | | | | play from the hazards, and accordingly |
| | | | collect your points. |
| The Junior tee is much closer to the hole and | | | | |
| is apt for the beginners. The latter one lies | | | | Where you put the ball is called the "Cup". |
| between the Ladies tee and the Senior tee and | | | | The ground where the ball will roll on is |
| is suited for those, who knows how to give | | | | kept trimmed with short grasses, so that the |
| the best stroke. The tee box has two markers, | | | | ball moves smoothly without obstruction. It |
| showing the limits of the legal tee area. A | | | | is possible to compare golf courses in terms |
| golfer can play the ball from outside the | | | | of average green speed. |
| teeing area, but to get the right shot the | | | | |
| ball must be shot from within the area. | | | | A good golf course is not just about a large |
| | | | green lawn or field. The way the land is |
| Fairway and Rough are the other two part of | | | | designed is what matters the most. Hills are |
| the game area. The wooden manufactured stick | | | | always welcomed by the veteran golf players, |
| known as the tee is used by the golfer to get | | | | who like to take the challenge of overcoming |
| the ball into the hole and double his game | | | | the obstacle and getting the right stroke. |
| points. The player first strikes the ball and | | | | Trees can also add excitement to the game. |
| then again hits the ball towards the green, | | | | Holes should be spread all over the ground |
| exactly at the point where the ball came to | | | | and not in a row. Thus, "understanding the |
| rest. Fairway is that area between the tee | | | | golf course" should help a golf enthusiast |
| box and the putting green. Since the Fairway | | | | play the game better. |
| is considered as the crucial ground to hit | | | | |