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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He speaks on being a father and how it relates to golf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Rhoback has been a particular hit within the golf community, and has been sported by Wall Street bigwigs from JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon to Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Yann is now enjoying life, has a grey belt in jiu-jitsu, and also likes swimming, playing golf, and cycling.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

They saw golf carts with balloons, motorcycles with streamers, three French bulldogs wearing flag bandanas, and a candy-apple-red convertible with Miss Gingerbread Island waving at the crowd.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn