Apron
The closely mown area immediately surrounding the putting green, also called the fringe or collar.
What does apron mean in golf?
The apron serves as a transition zone between the fairway and the putting surface. Grass on the apron is cut shorter than the fairway but longer than the green, which can affect how the ball rolls. Players often face a choice between putting from the apron or chipping — the decision depends on the grass length, slope, and distance to the hole.
Related Golf Terms
Green
The smooth, closely mown putting surface surrounding the hole where players finish each hole.
Chip
A short, low-trajectory shot played near the green that spends more time rolling on the ground than in the air.
Bump and Run
A low-trajectory chip shot that lands short of the green and rolls toward the hole.
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