sand trap

Example Sentences

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He appeared to be in trouble on the par-5, 541-yard 18th when his drive landed in a sand trap, about 4 inches from the front lip.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024

“If I may draw a comparison,” he said, “I’m not going to tell you what I’m doing on the 8th hole if I get in the sand trap there.”

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2023

Manicured gardens and rolling lawns fill out the scenic exterior, which keeps the amenities coming with a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court and two-hole golf course complete with a sand trap.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2021

One of the balls during their matchup was hit into the weeds near a sand trap.

From Fox News • Sep. 25, 2021

I'm lying in a sand trap of my dad's golf course looking at the sky.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green