# golf course

CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/golf-course
Updated: 2026-07-29

## Definition

a large area of land specially designed and kept for playing golf.

For teachers: a large tract of land specifically landscaped for playing golf, traditionally comprising eighteen holes with their respective tees, fairways, and greens.

## Examples

- He spends every Saturday morning at the local golf course.
- The city council recently voted to build a new public golf course near the river to attract more tourists.
- Environmental advocates often criticize the irrigation requirements of the modern golf course, especially in regions prone to drought.

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