golf

American  

[golf, gawlf, gof] / gɒlf, gɔlf, gɒf /

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.

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verb (used without object)

1. to play golf.

golf ¹ British  

/ 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

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verb

1. (intr) to play golf

Golf ² British  

/ ɡɒlf /

noun

1. communications a code word for the letter g

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Other Word Forms

• golfer noun
• nongolfer noun

Etymology

Origin of golf

1425–75; late Middle English; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Last week he took part in a TGL simulator indoor golf event and had talked about a possible return at the Masters.

From Barron's

That same year, Tiger Woods won his 15th professional golf tournament and his second major championship, and he was only getting started.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also pushed into new categories—underwear, puffer jackets and golf shoes—but struggled to replicate the success of its first shoe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week he competed in the TGL indoor league finals - his first competitive golf for more than a year - and had not ruled out playing in next month's Masters.

From BBC

Unless you’re a big soccer or golf fan, there’s nothing compelling at the moment.

From MarketWatch