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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Scripted by Rubin, Mulligans tells the story of a wealthy Florida family who rip each other apart while competing in a golf tournament to win the family golf course and inheritance. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024 Abound with three private beaches, a waterfall, spa complex, two tennis courts, infinity pool and hot tub, fitness center and a world class Par 72 PGA championship golf course. Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Photo : Moncayo The community includes a dramatic golf course. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024 North Jakarta, once characterized by poverty, is being reimagined as an enclave of gated communities, golf courses, and luxury developments. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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