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

The home features a walkout basement with a movie theater, spa, custom workout room and sunken golf simulator, Heffernan said. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025

The 24-gift calendar includes ball markers, golf spikes, score counters, and more. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025

Tour rookie Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark trudged through the past three weeks but said Sunday the conditions were a part of golf. —Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025

The Encinitas Ranch pro shop and golf staff immediately jumped on board. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025

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