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

All he deserved to live in was some filthy sty, some blind hole in the ground.

From Literature

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

From New York Times

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