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Fairway Wood

Long club for fairway shots

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛər.weɪ wʊd/

Definition

Long clubs designed for shots from the fairway when maximum distance is needed. Common fairway woods include the 3-wood, 5-wood, and 7-wood. They feature larger heads than irons for easier contact and more forgiveness.

Example

"She hit her 3-wood 220 yards to the green."

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