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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Some players happily spend their retirement on the golf course.
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Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2011, an expressway opened that connected it with Johor Bahru, and since then, the six square-mile area has taken off, with multiple resorts as well as golf courses designed by Ernie Els and Vijay Singh.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Since then, the family’s Vail outpost has grown and evolved to include 15 rooms and 112 suites, a semi-private golf course, a luxurious spa, and an array of dining options.
—Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Social, golf, and equestrian memberships are available and provide access to an array of perks across Promontory’s 7,000 acres, including a village clubhouse, a beach club, three golf courses, and tennis and pickleball courts.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
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Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2011, an expressway opened that connected it with Johor Bahru, and since then, the six square-mile area has taken off, with multiple resorts as well as golf courses designed by Ernie Els and Vijay Singh.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Since then, the family’s Vail outpost has grown and evolved to include 15 rooms and 112 suites, a semi-private golf course, a luxurious spa, and an array of dining options.
—Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Social, golf, and equestrian memberships are available and provide access to an array of perks across Promontory’s 7,000 acres, including a village clubhouse, a beach club, three golf courses, and tennis and pickleball courts.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Golf course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf%20course. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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