golf course

noun

: an area of land laid out for golf with a series of 9 or 18 holes each including tee, fairway, and putting green and often one or more natural or artificial hazards

called also golf links

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During holidays like Easter, the resort organizes kite-flying events at the nearby golf course, inviting staff members and their families to join guests. Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 For exciting food options, Bourbon Steak serves prime cuts and duck fat fries, La Hacienda offers tequila pairings with upscale Mexican and Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar brings bold Latin flavors with a view of the TPC golf course. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 When Zukor moved to the area in 1918, his 300-acre spread included a large home and even a golf course. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025 Gustafson dismissed the rumors, saying the golf course would stay put. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for golf course

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golf course was in 1890

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“Golf course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf%20course. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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