noun / verb
golf
GAHLF/ɡɑːlf/
A sport in which players hit a ball into holes with as few strokes as possible.
The player putts a golf ball toward the cup.
Etymology
Scots gouf named the game and is usually traced to a Dutch word meaning “stick, club, bat.” On that account, the sport takes its name from the implement used to strike the ball.
In context
I was given a set of Ping golf clubs. Okay. About 10 years ago, went to a driving range
More examples
- She golfs on Saturdays.
- They have golfed on several courses.
- His first game of golf lasted all afternoon.
Forms
golf · golfs · golfed · golfing
golfer noun — Someone who plays golf.
Similar words
- putting
- The part of golf involving short strokes toward a hole.