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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In the rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley, just 56 miles from Manhattan and minutes from West Point, a revolutionary new golf course is reimagining how golf can be played, experienced, and shared. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Along with full concierge services for spa treatments, reservations, and excursions, homeowners at Costa Palmas enjoy private beach access, a yacht club, and a golf course, plus a marina village with a nightclub. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025 The 250-acre property included the resort and golf course. Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025 After all, this is a man who allegedly appropriated a British coat of arms for display on the gates of his golf courses and resorts. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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