Definition: A closely mowed area of grass immediately off the putting surface and surrounding the green. Grass in the fringe is higher than that on the green, but is much lower than the rough that would be farther off the green. Players will often still use their putters when their ball has come to rest on the fringe.
Sometimes called a collar, but not always accurately. Collar and fringe may be the same thing in many instances, but a collar is not necessarily as closely mowed as a fringe. A collar may refer to a collar of rough, for instance; fringe is always closely mowed.
Also Known As: Apron, frog hair
Examples:
The Golf Guide's approach shot landed in the fringe, just off the green.
