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
Examples of golf in a Sentence
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Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
As prime minister, Abe forged a close relationship with Trump through flattery, attention and golf outings — and even nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize, according to Trump.
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Investing in pastimes like golf—which would potentially become more popular among his peers, should Fridays at the office go extinct—has become one of his focuses.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
He was spotted playing golf with two of his daughters at a driving range in the Miami area Thursday night, according to reports by the Daily Mail.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The company’s first live sporting event, a golf tournament called Netflix Cup featuring Formula 1 drivers and pro golfers, took place in November.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
The board will officially launch during its annual fundraising golf tournament in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Adam Sandler plays as a professional hockey player named Happy Gilmore who develops a passion for golf.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Sandler co-wrote and played the title role in the original Happy Gilmore, which centers on a former hockey player with anger management problems and an unexpected talent for golf.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
In the year since, the streamer has added more live event offerings, from the SAG Awards to recent tennis and golf tournaments.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
As prime minister, Abe forged a close relationship with Trump through flattery, attention and golf outings — and even nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize, according to Trump.
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Investing in pastimes like golf—which would potentially become more popular among his peers, should Fridays at the office go extinct—has become one of his focuses.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
He was spotted playing golf with two of his daughters at a driving range in the Miami area Thursday night, according to reports by the Daily Mail.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The company’s first live sporting event, a golf tournament called Netflix Cup featuring Formula 1 drivers and pro golfers, took place in November.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
The board will officially launch during its annual fundraising golf tournament in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Adam Sandler plays as a professional hockey player named Happy Gilmore who develops a passion for golf.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Sandler co-wrote and played the title role in the original Happy Gilmore, which centers on a former hockey player with anger management problems and an unexpected talent for golf.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Golf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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