golf

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noun

ˈgälf 

ˈgȯlf,

ˈgäf 

ˈgȯf,

sometimes

ˈgəlf 

often attributive

: a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on a course

golf intransitive verb

golfer noun

Golf

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communications code word

—used as a code word for the letter g

Examples of golf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Buy-in from this industry leader underscores a shared commitment to crafting compelling stories that resonate deeply with the golf community. —Mike Dojc, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Pro Shop teed off on its bid to become the preeminent place for younger golf fans Tuesday morning with the relaunch of digital golf brand Skratch, the co-founders exclusively told Axios. —Tim Baysinger, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024

Today, the company is the largest golf instructor and club fitter in the world. —Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024

The filing reports that Pacific Sports Exchange specializes in reselling new and used tennis and golf equipment, including golf carts, primarily through online platforms such as eBay (EBAY). —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English (Scots)

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1952, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing golf

• crazy golf
• disc golf
• football/golf widow
• Frisbee golf
• golf ball
• golf cart
• golf club
• golf course
• miniature golf

Kids Definition

golf

noun

ˈgälf 

ˈgȯlf,

ˈgäf,

ˈgȯf

: a game in which the player uses specialized clubs to try to hit a small ball with as few strokes as possible into each of 9 or 18 holes

golf verb

golfer noun