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Bermuda Grass

Warm-season grass for southern courses

Pronunciation

/bərˈmjuː.də ɡrɑːs/

Definition

A durable, warm-season grass used on fairways, tees, and greens in southern climates. Bermuda grass is heat-resistant and can create grainy putting surfaces that affect how putts break.

Example

"The Bermuda grass greens had significant grain."

Related Terms

Bent Grass

More Course Terms

Tee

Starting point of a hole

Tee Box

Area where the first shot is hit

Fairway

Short grass between tee and green

Green

Putting area near the hole

Rough

Long grass bordering fairway

Fringe

Edge of the green

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