What is a sharp angle in a fairway called?

Question

It is associated with golf.

Answer 1

The sharp angle of a fairway is called a dogleg which can also be designated as dogleg left or dogleg right. These bends are the result of terrains features or for the full utilization of the acreage.

Answer 2

Dogleg.

Answer 3

A sharp angle would usually be called a "hard dogleg" or a "sharp dogleg" meaning the turn is severe.  A "soft dogleg" just goes a little right or left.

Answer 4

dog leg

Answer 5

Dogleg, it's not only in golf, but in general.  Like in oil and gas, a well that's deviated, it's also called dogleg.