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golfer

British  
/ ˈɡɒlfə /

noun

  1. a person who plays golf

  2. a type of cardigan

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Despite playing better than any other golfer around, Scheffler found himself incapable of winning.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

A few high-profile golf personalities like English professional golfer Hannah Screen and Golf.com social-media manager Claire Rogers also weighed in, calling the spot “frustrating” and “very scary.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

But for any golfer a hole in one is a moment to remember and due to its rarity, Vigurs admitted he felt "stupid" even looking for his ball near the hole.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

In an early trip to Moscow, Witkoff brought his girlfriend, pro golfer Lauren Olaya.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

“Vernon tells me you’re a wonderful golfer, Mr. Mason. Do tell me where you bought your dress, Mrs. Mason. “

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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