golf
Golf is an outdoor sport played on a large grass course using various metal or wooden clubs to hit a small white ball. The objective is to hit the ball into a series of small holes in as few strokes as possible.
Examples
3 of 5I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember G-O-L-F: Green, Outdoor, Leisure, Fun!
Quick Quiz
My grandfather spends every Saturday morning at the ___ course.
Correct!
The correct answer is: golf
Examples
I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
everydayI like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.
The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
formalThe club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.
Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
informalWanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?
Studies suggest that playing golf can improve cardiovascular health in older adults.
academicStudies suggest that playing golf can improve cardiovascular health in older adults.
Many important deals are discussed and finalized during a round of golf.
businessMany important deals are discussed and finalized during a round of golf.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
par for the course
par for the course (what is expected)
hole in one
hole in one
the 19th hole
the 19th hole (the bar at the golf course)
Often Confused With
A gulf is a large area of ocean reaching into land; golf is a sport.
Gold is a yellow precious metal; golf is a sport played with clubs.
Usage Notes
Golf is an uncountable noun when referring to the sport. It is most commonly paired with the verb 'play'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes say 'play a golf' or 'go to golf'. The correct way is 'play golf' or 'go golfing'.
Memory Tip
Remember G-O-L-F: Green, Outdoor, Leisure, Fun!
Word Origin
It is thought to come from the Middle Dutch word 'kolf', which means a club, stick, or bat.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, golf is traditionally seen as a sport for business networking and is highly popular among retirees.
Quick Quiz
My grandfather spends every Saturday morning at the ___ course.
Correct!
The correct answer is: golf
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