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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The purchase comes with eight water slides, the go-kart track, a mini-golf course, and a large banquet hall with a commercial kitchen and bar. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 While at a local golf course, Watkins met Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Sarasota is also an excellent home base for golf enthusiasts, with over 50 public and private golf courses in the city. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 One example of this is the ability to book all seven of Bermuda’s golf courses, including the legendary Mid Ocean Club. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 5 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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