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greenskeeper

American  
[greenz-kee-per] / ˈgrinzˌki pər /

noun

  1. a person charged with the care and maintenance of a golf course.


Etymology

Origin of greenskeeper

green + 's 1 + keeper

Example Sentences

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That led to the emergency call to his greenskeeper father and, famously, Dougie answered the call.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

He later returned to work as a caddie and greenskeeper.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2022

He lived there for more than 30 years, serving as the club’s golf professional and greenskeeper until he retired in 1964.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2020

He was a greenskeeper at the Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley in Hopewell Junction, N.Y., where he would work eight-hour shifts on weekdays.

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2019

The following nominations have been received: For greenskeeper on the Academy links: Mr. Launmore of Pittsburgh.

From The So-called Human Race by Taylor, Bert Leston