golf

golf · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A game played on a large outdoor course, in which players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes with as few strokes as possible.

  2. 2.

    To play the game of golf.

  3. 3.

    The letter G in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    golf course — The area where golf is played
  • •
    golf club — Either the implement used to hit the ball, or an organization of golfers
  • •
    golf clap — A quiet, polite round of applause
  • •
    play a round of golf — To play a complete game (18 holes)
  • •
    mini golf — A simplified version of golf played on a small course with obstacles

Related words

See also: birdie, bogey, caddy, par, tee
Synonyms: the links (informal)

Etymology

From Scots golf, gouf, possibly from Dutch kolf ("club, bat"). The sport originated in Scotland in the 15th century.