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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Those looking for a step up from Myrtle can try Hilton Head Island, which is known for its paved bike trails and bright-green golf courses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Beyond the arcade, visitors can enjoy mini golf, karaoke, themed events and monthly performances like Queer Circus.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He started by raising the fee locals paid for unlimited golf to $550 from $450—that’s for a full year, not monthly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A brush fire ignited inside Camp Pendleton on Wednesday morning, threatening structures and prompting an evacuation order for the base’s golf course and evacuation warnings in nearby areas of Oceanside, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Her bulbous abdomen had grown from the size of a golf ball to a racquetball.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young