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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Right-hander Logan Webb was on the golf course with his dad and brother and didn’t return a text message right away.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Swing your clubs on the 27-hole golf course on the border of Hartford and Wethersfield.
Hyland and Rocky Ridge Park
Hyland and Rocky Ridge Park at 391 New Britain Ave. is perfect for sports fans.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
LeBron James may have just signed what could be his final NBA contract, but judging by his latest Instagram post, retirement stress isn't weighing him down, at least not on the golf course.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
The state also boasts the second-most shoreline miles in the country, and ranks second in the amount of adult volunteer activities, fifth in theater companies and seventh in golf courses and country clubs — offering retirees a number of ways to stay active and engaged, according to WalletHub.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 5 July 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Swing your clubs on the 27-hole golf course on the border of Hartford and Wethersfield.
Hyland and Rocky Ridge Park
Hyland and Rocky Ridge Park at 391 New Britain Ave. is perfect for sports fans.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
LeBron James may have just signed what could be his final NBA contract, but judging by his latest Instagram post, retirement stress isn't weighing him down, at least not on the golf course.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
The state also boasts the second-most shoreline miles in the country, and ranks second in the amount of adult volunteer activities, fifth in theater companies and seventh in golf courses and country clubs — offering retirees a number of ways to stay active and engaged, according to WalletHub.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 5 July 2025
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“Golf course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf%20course. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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