greens fee

or green fee

noun

1. a fee paid by golfers in order to play on a golf course.

Word History and Origins

Origin of greens fee¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The $10 will be credited toward a golfer’s greens fee.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, if a golfer typically paid a $35 greens fee at one of L.A.’s public courses, it would cost $10 to reserve their spot in advance.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike L.A.’s pilot program, the other cities do not credit their booking fee toward a player’s greens fee.

From Los Angeles Times

Summer greens fee $245 per person; lodging packages available.

From Washington Post

Summer greens fee for guests $220 per person.

From Washington Post