What is the tall grass alongside the fairway called?

The rough.

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  1. The fringe
  2. The rough ✔
  3. The bunker

Why: Rough is longer grass that slows the ball and makes shots harder.

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The rough can make you huff and puff!
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Answer: The rough. Rough is longer grass that slows the ball and makes shots harder.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    rough (tall grass)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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