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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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People can tell the difference between a golfer and, well, a chancer.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

It also cited testimony from Isak Andic's partner, professional golfer Estefania Knuth, describing the at times tense relations between father and son.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

For any other professional golfer, the scariest part about Scheffler and McIlroy is how they can outpace the competition even when they’re playing below form.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A golfer could place the ball in the hole by hand; a runner could drive to the finish line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Bunny, hair falling into his eyes, was preparing to make a shot, flexing the mallet and shifting back and forth on his feet like a professional golfer.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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