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
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter g
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
In addition to lots of ocean time, plan to visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores or Mac Daddy’s Entertainment Center in Cape Carteret, with plenty of family friendly activities including mini golf, bowling, arcade games and a sports bar.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2024
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Noun
Play golf, go for a hike, or try archery or axe throwing.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
In addition to lots of ocean time, plan to visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores or Mac Daddy’s Entertainment Center in Cape Carteret, with plenty of family friendly activities including mini golf, bowling, arcade games and a sports bar.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2024
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“Golf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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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
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