greens fee

American  

Or green fee

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of greens fee

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

For example, if a golfer typically paid a $35 greens fee at one of L.A.’s public courses, it would cost $10 to reserve their spot in advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Summer greens fee for guests $220 per person.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2022

No, his buddy replied; the wife deemed the $300 greens fee too much.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 22, 2018

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