Crossword Genius

Golfer's target, reasonable distance (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fairway

'golfer's target' is the definition.

'reasonable distance' is the wordplay.
'reasonable' becomes 'fair' ('fair' can be a synonym of 'reasonable').
'distance' becomes 'way' (way is a kind of distance).
'fair'+'way'='FAIRWAY'

(Other definitions for fairway that I've seen before include "Golf course area between tee and green" , "Part of golf course between tee and green" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app