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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Walking the golf course is undoubtedly better for your health than riding in a cart. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 The drones were soon seen statewide, including Donald Trump's golf course in Bedminster and near the military research Picatinny Arsenal. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Concerns escalated after drones were spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a US military research facility, and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster, according to military officials and state lawmakers. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024 The two parties will open the Post Hotel & Residences by Elie Saab in 2027 in Andermatt, located in the heart of the Swiss Alps and known for its charming village center and for offering different activities, from large ski areas to golf courses and scenic hiking trails. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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