golf

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

NOUN

match play

Synonyms

WEAK

eighteen holes medal play nine holes

Example Sentences

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Rose had played some of the best final day golf ever seen at Augusta National; 10 birdies, six of them on an inspired back nine.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Ultimately the moment belonged to McIlroy, but Rose won plaudits not just for his golf but his gracious sportsmanship, embracing the victor despite the huge disappointment of yet another near miss.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Trump, who briefly spent time Sunday visiting his golf club outside Washington, D.C., also posted cryptically to his social media feed: “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

However, I believe the issue lies with the golf courses forcing the pace of play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A scan had found a lump the size of a golf ball in her brain.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng