Definitions

golf

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

NOUN

match play

Synonyms

WEAK

eighteen holes medal play nine holes

Example Sentences

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In 2024, 25% of golfers across courses nationally were Black, Asian and Latino, marking the most diverse era in the sport’s history, according to the National Golf Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Farms Golf Club said in a statement to the golf magazine that it conducted a thorough investigation before confronting Mickelson and stood by its decision to end his membership.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The 55-year-old was among the first recruits to LIV Golf, despite making derogatory comments about the Saudi Arabian backers of the breakaway tour.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He has added a casino, wedding chapel, tennis center and attracted PGA and LIV Golf tournaments, partnering with some of golf’s biggest names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But again, no: Bernard considered that Electro magnetic Golf was a waste of time.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley