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

Examples of golf course in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It was located near the golf course at Warnimont Park and the leg was amputated from the hip down. USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024 This golf course gets you to chase things a little more than other golf courses. Jack Bantock, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024 Leaded-glass windows and terraces also overlook picturesque views of the neighboring Menlo Country Club golf course, San Francisco Bay, East Bay Hills and Mount Diablo. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 Sitting on the stairs near the museum’s art golf course, Meghann Henry, wearing a headband and earrings with sun and moon designs, was here with her husband, Micah Schuele. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024 The sheriff's office said the leg was found east of the golf course by the pump house. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024 Homes in the neighborhood, on the inland side of the 5 Freeway and near a golf course, are valued at upwards of $2 million on real estate websites. Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 7 Apr. 2024 The post encouraged attendees to gather in the exterior golf course or leave the premises, but not loiter in vehicles. Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024 To crack down on tee time brokers, L.A. golf courses will require $10 deposit. Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024

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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 17 Apr. 2024.

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