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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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Brand's minder often sat next to her in the public benches, and her father, former Ryder Cup-winning golfer Bernard Gallacher sat with her in the gallery during the defence closing.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

While golfer Thomas Snow, who is not part of the suit, conceded the course could use a "facelift", he thinks the president's description of the course is a "gross overstatement".

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The only tournament the golfer known as Lefty has competed in this year was LIV Golf South Africa, where he finished at 7-under par and tied for 48th place, in March.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

He also lauded Irish golfer Shane Lowry, who has shone at the Open so far, and Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish defending champion who has previously played golf with the American leader.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Strike three took dead aim at the kid’s knees, and here was the kid, swooping back and at the same time swatting at the ball like a golfer teeing off.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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