Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023

Golf Terms: What is the Fringe?

The "fringe" is slightly longer grass than the putting green, typically found on the "collar" (edge) of the putting green.

Written By: Zach Gollwitzer

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definition

The "fringe" is slightly longer grass than the putting green, typically found on the "collar" (edge) of the putting green.

how it's used in a sentence

I think that landed a little bit over the green, but I think you're still on the fringe.

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