long game

American  

noun

1. the aspect of golf considered in relation to the ability of a player to hit shots, especially drives, for distance.

2. a card game in which all cards in the pack are dealt before play.

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Example Sentences

That limited his practice time to chipping and putting on half a dozen holes, rather than extensive work on his long game.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

No. They’re playing the long game: they want to convert you into a paying customer by showing you what they can do, not by selling your browsing history.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

But when it comes to the long game, the Southeastern Conference is still leading by at least a couple of touchdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Just a few weeks ago, a U.S. hedge-fund manager known for playing the long game in Latin America won a protracted battle for one of Venezuela’s crown jewels.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

“No two ways about it,” Dessie said, and she popped the rubber band off the deck of cards to settle them down for a nice long game of bid whist.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison