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

The woodland area — which is part of the greater Windsor Estate and leads straight to Windsor Castle — also features golf courses, farms and the famed Ascot Racecourse. —Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

Opt for the condo-style suites at the Beach Villas section to be close to the waves, or choose the main resort for proximity to the three pools, golf course, and marina. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026

Staying at Enchantment also means access to the private Seven Canyons golf course, so don’t forget your clubs. —Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026

Over the past 30 years, various owners have attempted to build subdivisions, golf courses, and a casino there, encountering public and political opposition each time. —Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for golf course

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racecourse
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse