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golf club

American

noun

any of various long-handled clubs with wooden or metal heads, for hitting the ball in golf.
an organization of golf players or the facilities and grounds used by such an organization.

golf club British

noun

any of various long-shafted clubs with wood or metal heads used to strike a golf ball
1. an association of golf players, usually having its own course and facilities
2. the premises of such an association

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Etymology

Origin of golf club

First recorded in 1500–10

Example Sentences

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“We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough,” he told House Republicans assembled at his golf club in Doral, Florida, for a policy retreat.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Former footballer Joey Barton and a second suspect have been charged after a man was assaulted near a golf club.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“We need your help,” he told regional leaders gathered Saturday at his golf club outside Miami.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Trump's video appeared without warning on his Truth Social site at 2:30 am in Florida, where he was spending the weekend at his luxury golf club.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

“Even Daddy used to boast about your designs to his golf club cronies. All I ever heard was Helena this, Helena that.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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