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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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024
Although Wes' dominance in the Arkansas Men's Match Play Championship is beginning to fade, Josh's win ensures the McNulty family is still a force to be reckoned with in golf tournaments around Arkansas.
—Louis Raser, arkansasonline.com, 15 July 2024
Reviving the historic golf course into a first-rate public pitch and building new facilities would put Philly back on the map of the golf world — with the bonus of potentially hosting PGA Tour events.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 July 2024
Amid all that tension, Trump is headed to his Doral golf resort on Tuesday to rally political supporters.
—Claire Grunewald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
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It’s already been a good summer for girls’ golf in Southern California, with Leigh Chien of Santa Margarita winning the Girls High School Golf National Invitational last week in Frisco, Texas.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024
Although Wes' dominance in the Arkansas Men's Match Play Championship is beginning to fade, Josh's win ensures the McNulty family is still a force to be reckoned with in golf tournaments around Arkansas.
—Louis Raser, arkansasonline.com, 15 July 2024
Reviving the historic golf course into a first-rate public pitch and building new facilities would put Philly back on the map of the golf world — with the bonus of potentially hosting PGA Tour events.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 July 2024
Amid all that tension, Trump is headed to his Doral golf resort on Tuesday to rally political supporters.
—Claire Grunewald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
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“Golf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf. Accessed 26 Jul. 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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