golf

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

NOUN

match play

Synonyms

WEAK

eighteen holes medal play nine holes

Example Sentences

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Aaron pays respect to his father by protecting his golf clubs with covers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The White House earlier on Friday announced a change in Trump's weekend plans, saying he would not travel to his New Jersey golf resort as planned but would stay in the US capital instead.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Like Adam, Matthew had been very sporty and regularly played football and golf.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

For Sean Fernando’s wedding at Adare Manor in Ireland last year, New York luxury event planner Marcy Blum helped the groom stage a golf competition on the grounds of the nearly 200-year-old castle landmark-turned-resort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There’s a purple knot the size of a golf ball above my right eyebrow.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone