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golf club

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noun

any of various long-handled clubs with wooden or metal heads, for hitting the ball in golf.Compare iron(def 5), wood1(def 8).
an organization of golf players or the facilities and grounds used by such an organization.

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Nearby words

golem, golf, golf bag, golf ball, golf cart, golf club, golf course, golf links, golf widow, golfe du lion, golfer

Origin of golf club

First recorded in 1500–10
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British Dictionary definitions for golf club

golf club

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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