Which sequence correctly lists zones from lowest to highest mowing height?

• A. Putting green, Fairway, Intermediate rough, Deep rough
• B. Putting green, Intermediate rough, Fairway, Deep rough
• C. Fairway, Putting green, Deep rough, Intermediate rough
• D. Deep rough, Primary rough, Putting green, Fairway

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is the relative mowing heights used for different zones on a golf course.

Greens are mowed the lowest to maximize ball roll and precision. Behind greens, fairways are cut taller than greens but still relatively low to maintain good ball control and turf health. Roughs are taller still, with intermediate rough shorter than deep rough, which is the tallest. So the order from lowest to highest mowing height is putting green → fairway → intermediate rough → deep rough.

Other sequences place greens higher than fairways, or swap the roughs' heights, which doesn’t match how courses are typically mowed.