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Definition: When playing in a group of two or more, being the farthest away from the hole. The player whose ball is farthest away - whether in the fairway or on the green - is said to be away. The player who is away plays first.
Also Known As: Out
Examples:
The Golf Guide was away, so he played first. "Who's out?" the Golf Guide asked. "You're away," his playing partner replied.

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