blind hole

American  

noun

Golf.

1. a hole whose green cannot be seen by the approaching golfer because of trees or other obstructions.

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Etymology

Origin of blind hole

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

But if you're playing Troon's 11th -- or the blind hole at your course -- you need a plan of attack.

From Golf Digest

He sank his 8-iron approach from 155 yards to a blind hole location for an eagle.

From New York Times

I remember another exclamation of his that gave us purest joy at the time, when, having made what he believed to be a lovely shot over a brow to a "blind" hole in a hollow he ran up to the top of the brae in exultation, only to turn back with tragic dismay on his face and on his lips the eloquent expostulation, "Oh, 'ell, they've haltered the 'ole."

From Project Gutenberg

It was not a "blind" hole, for you could just get a glimpse of the flag between the stems.

From Project Gutenberg

Frequently, when a blind hole is being played, it needs a few minutes' close examination to decide which ball is which after the drive, unless each has been carefully marked to distinguish it from the others.

From Project Gutenberg