golf course

noun

1. the ground or course over which golf is played. A standard full-scale golf course has 125 to 175 acres (51 to 71 hectares), usually with 18 holes varying from 100 to 650 yards (91 to 594 meters) in length from tee to cup.

golf course

noun

1. a general term for an area of ground, either inland or beside the sea, laid out for the playing of golf

Word History and Origins

Origin of golf course¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

The Scottish Greens previously said Trump and his new golf course were "not welcome in Aberdeenshire", accusing him of being a climate-change denier with a "long history of lies and dodgy business dealings".

From BBC

The first took place at a July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania and the other occurred at the Mar-a-Lago golf course in September.

From BBC

L.A. has been recycling wastewater for decades but has previously used the treated water for outdoor irrigation in areas such as golf courses and parks.

From Los Angeles Times

"I love this golf course, it suits my eye so I feel like I could have a good week and have a good run. I would love to."

From BBC

It is bordered by golf courses, Los Angeles Harbor College, federally owned land and residential neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fairway