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greens fee

American  
Or green fee

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of greens fee

First recorded in 1905–10

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The $40 deposit for a foursome then applies to the total admission price, or greens fee, at the course, with a cancellation forfeiting the fee.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 5, 2024

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

From Washington Post Jun. 30, 2022

I'm guessing he didn't have to fork over the $495 for the greens fee at least.

From Golf Digest Jun. 22, 2010

A sign saying "Home of Babe and George Zaharias" advertises its presence to all who wish to play there for a greens fee of $2.

From Time Magazine Archive

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