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

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On nearly an acre, this 1934 updated five-bedroom Colonial is near a nature preserve and a golf course. The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026 But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns. Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 Freeman and his family were at the Reunion Resort in Orlando in 2017, a golf course and popular haunt for Atlanta Braves players and personnel during spring training. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 May 2026 Yoga classes teach ways to keep the decompression going at home, and guests can swing away at the adjoining golf course. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 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 14 May. 2026.

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