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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As a result, golf participation off the course has surged 63% compared with 2019, according to the National Golf Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Golf equipment has been one of the strongest sales performers among the sports categories that Circana tracks, according to Matt Tucker, executive director for Circana’s sports-equipment business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Some of those projects like the LIV Golf Tour never seemed to add up in the first place, according to Ellen R Wald.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Romeo Juarez was ready for anything Wednesday at the City Section Golf Championships, except maybe a change of course.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Then what about a round of Electromagnetic Golf at St. Andrew’s?

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley