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Bunker
Sand-filled hazard
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌŋ.kər/
Definition
A sand-filled area, often near the fairway or green, designed to challenge golfers. Bunkers require specialized shots, such as sand wedges, to escape successfully. Hitting from a bunker demands precision and technique to lift the ball onto the green.
Example
"She escaped the bunker with a clean shot."