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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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Expect stunning views of the Chisos Mountains and the Rio Grande, an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa, tons of outdoor activities, and an array of accommodations, including villas and an RV park. Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 The brothers are seen in the following clips taking turns at playing golf while posing, still shirtless, on the golf course. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 The 200-acre property recently underwent a $50 million renovation and now includes refreshed rooms and suites, as well as an 18-hole golf course, three pools, tennis and pickleball courts, several on-site restaurants, and direct beach access. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 The city converted it to a 750-acre park that opened in 1983 with a golf course, lake, hiking trails, and Shoreline Amphitheater, which hosted its first concert in 1986. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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