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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Not to believe him that the secretary's agency will destroy a historic golf course already on the land. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 At a time when segregation prevented many Black Americans from playing at golf courses, Hawkins created a place where Black golfers could compete. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Failing infrastructure In Miami Shores, the waters submerged the city’s golf course, shutting it down for days to dry out. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 The golf course, glimpsed through the pines, was unexpectedly lush. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golf course

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Oct. 2026.

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