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

Two more big names have been added to the field of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. —Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024

Hops on the Fairway, the 10th annual San Diego Brewers Guild golf tournament, tees off 10 a.m. at The Links at Lakehouse, San Marcos. —Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024

Top Golf is an inclusive, virtual tech golf sports entertainment complex with multiple games that everyone can play. —Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024

For golf enthusiasts, Punta Espada is worth the trip alone. —Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 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