1. a person whose job is to maintain a golf course, especially the grass and playing surfaces

Examples

• The greenkeeper arrived early to water the fairways before the tournament.
• Our golf club hired an experienced greenkeeper to improve the condition of the greens.
• The greenkeeper uses specialized equipment to keep the grass at the perfect height.
• After the storm, the greenkeeper worked hard to repair the damaged areas of the course.
• The head greenkeeper has been maintaining this course for over twenty years.
• Players complimented the greenkeeper on the excellent condition of the putting greens.