golf course
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of golf course
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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The golf course project is one of several renovations Trump has ordered in an effort to remake the capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
This is a restaurant situated next to both a Greek sculpture-themed mini golf course and a feral cat colony, so it isn’t exactly unfamiliar with a little chaos.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Murray spends hours on the golf course in his mission to become a scratch player and has dipped his toe into padel.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
“Even if we’re having a rough day on a golf course, there’s camaraderie.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Suddenly, Davis stood up and took off across the golf course.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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