golf
Americannoun
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a game in which clubs with wooden or metal heads are used to hit a small, white ball into a number of holes, usually 9 or 18, in succession, situated at various distances over a course having natural or artificial obstacles, the object being to get the ball into each hole in as few strokes as possible.
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a word used in communications to represent the letter G.
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- golfer noun
- nongolfer noun
Etymology
Origin of golf
1425–75; late Middle English; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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The smokescreen even featured daily schedules that appeared to leave time for weekend golf games, and announcements of meetings for his senior officials.
From Barron's
There are also the added benefits of a free golf membership and discounted drinks at the on-site bar.
From BBC
After Porkchop swam off, several aquarium staffers gathered trash from the river, including roughly 20 golf balls, a Volkswagen car emblem, cut-up credit card, teal plastic line, a bottle cap.
From Los Angeles Times
Hudson is a straight-A student who picked up his first golf club when he was 3.
From Los Angeles Times
Connecting temporary events, such as a golf tournament or a music festival, is challenging, says Simon Wilson, chief technology solutions leader at HPE Aruba Networking.
From BBC
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