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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In 1978, the golf course was known as the Plantation Country Club. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025 Crain alleged Northern used information from a Northern Crain client to buy the former golf course at a May 2024 foreclosure auction. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025 Four hours before severe storms were expected to move into the area, a single storm cloud moved over the golf course. Adam Sabes , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025 On the residential front, Naples Beach Club will include 58 luxury condos across three beachfront buildings, while 95 luxury condos will be offered across five residential buildings facing the golf course. Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for golf course

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Jun. 2025.

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