golf

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

NOUN

match play

Synonyms

WEAK

eighteen holes medal play nine holes

Example Sentences

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But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Fennell, who has two children, said the course's current design was "dangerous" and needed to be "brought up to date for the use of modern golf equipment".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Stand out in a sea of stretchy polos and soulless chinos with attire that marries the look of nostalgic golf style with modern flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Then he canceled his scheduled golf outing at his Bedminster club to return to the White House.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Mr. Parrish didn’t play squash; my dad didn’t golf, so that was that.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson