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The Structure of a Golf Hole, by Marion Ricordeau

Planning your first round of golf? In just one minute, Marion Ricordeau explains what makes up a hole: the areas where you're supposed to play, from the tee to the green, and everything that might keep you from reaching it.

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Marion Ricordeau · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

A golf hole begins with the start, continues with the fairway and ends with the green. These are the areas where you're supposed to play: from the tee to the fairway, and then from the fairway to the green.

In "Autour," Marion Ricordeau presents the hazards: bunkers, near the green or along the fairway, the rough, slightly taller grass that lines the fairway, water hazards (streams, ponds), trees, and bushes. Finally, there are the out of bounds, areas where you're no longer really out in the field.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. To start, identify the fairway you need to reach.
  2. Identify the rough surrounding the hole and the bunkers along the hole.
  3. Look out for bodies of water, trees, and bushes.
  4. Identify the out-of-bounds areas.
  5. Visualize the course: tee, fairway, green.

Key Takeaways

A hole consists of a tee, a fairway, and a green.
The planned path goes from the tee to the fairway, and then from the fairway to the green.
The rough is the taller grass that surrounds the fairway.
The bunkers are located near the green or along the fairway.
Water, trees, and bushes are also among the obstacles.
Out of bounds is an area that is no longer part of the field.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Do not mark the out-of-bounds areas before playing.
  • Confusing the rough with the fairway.
  • Forget about the bunkers near the green.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. For each hole, identify the tee, fairway, and green
  2. Identify bunkers, water hazards, and out-of-bounds areas in advance
  3. Visualize the tee, fairway, and green before you play

Your Questions

What makes up a golf hole?

"The tee, the fairway, and the green—those are the areas where you're supposed to play," explains Marion Ricordeau.

What is the rough?

The fairway is bordered by slightly taller grass.

What obstacles might you encounter on a hole?

Bunkers, near the green or along the fairway; water hazards such as streams or ponds; trees, bushes, and out-of-bounds areas.

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