golf

[ golf, gawlf; British also gof ]

noun

1. 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.
2. a word used in communications to represent the letter G.

verb (used without object)

1. to play golf.

golf

¹

/ ɡɒlf /

noun

1. 1. a game played on a large open course, the object of which is to hit a ball using clubs, with as few strokes as possible, into each of usually 18 holes
   2. ( as modifier )

      a golf bag

verb

1. intr to play golf

Golf

²

/ ɡɒlf /

noun

1. communications a code word for the letter g

Other Words From

• golfer noun
• non·golfer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of golf¹

1425–75; late Middle English; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of golf¹

C15: perhaps from Middle Dutch colf club

Example Sentences

As well as being a real estate developer, Witkoff is also a longtime golf buddy of Trump’s.

From BBC

The streamer has hosted multiple live programs since, including tennis and golf exhibition matches, a Tom Brady comedy roast, a hot dog eating competition and the SAG Awards.

From Los Angeles Times

L.A. has been recycling wastewater for decades but has previously used the treated water for outdoor irrigation in areas such as golf courses and parks.

From Los Angeles Times

The race between Calvert and Rollins to represent California’s 41st Congressional District, which stretches from the sprawling city of Corona to the resorts and golf courses of the Coachella Valley, had been considered a toss-up.

From Los Angeles Times

The swelling increased quickly and a node in his groin swelled to the size of a golf ball, he said.

From Los Angeles Times