Dogleg
A hole where the fairway bends to the left or right between the tee and the green.
What does dogleg mean in golf?
Dogleg holes add strategic complexity by requiring players to decide how much of the corner to cut. A dogleg left bends leftward, favoring a draw, while a dogleg right bends rightward, favoring a fade. Aggressive players may attempt to cut the corner to shorten the hole, but this usually brings hazards into play. The name comes from the resemblance to a dog's bent hind leg.
GolfN Tip: GolfN's 3D course maps show you the full layout of every dogleg so you can plan your tee shot strategy.
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Fairway
The closely mown area between the tee box and the green that represents the ideal landing zone for shots.
Draw
A controlled shot that curves gently from right to left for right-handed golfers.
Fade
A controlled shot that curves gently from left to right for right-handed golfers.
Lay Up
A strategic shot played intentionally short of a hazard or the green to set up a better approach.
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