Even though the word “fairway” is in the title, you can also use fairway woods to hit golf balls out of the rough, if you like. A lot of players enjoy using fairway woods out of the light rough, or even deep rough, as their clubheads are able to cut through the grass while also offering your shot greater distance than most irons. Their hollow heads also encourage increased power in your shot, helping strike your ball out of difficult lies in longer grass.