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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Martin had only a small social media presence, in the form of an Instagram page connected to him that featured illustrations, mostly of golf courses. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Sea Island Golf Club has three championship golf courses, which are restricted to guests and members. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 Arnold Palmer first played Bay Hill in the mid-1960s and fell in love with the golf course. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026 The property features five 18-hole golf courses, two ski areas, two hotels, over 80 condos and five restaurants, according to the company. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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