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golf

/ɡɒlf/

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.

Exemplos

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I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.

I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.

2

The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.

The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.

3

Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?

Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
golf
Verb
golf
Adjetivo
golfing
Relacionado
golfer
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Dica de memorização

Remember G-O-L-F: Green, Outdoor, Leisure, Fun!

Quiz rápido

My grandfather spends every Saturday morning at the ___ course.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: golf

Exemplos

1

I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.

everyday

I like to play golf with my friends on Sunday mornings.

2

The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.

formal

The club invites all members to participate in the annual golf tournament.

3

Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?

informal

Wanna go hit some golf balls at the range later?

4

Studies suggest that playing golf can improve cardiovascular health in older adults.

academic

Studies suggest that playing golf can improve cardiovascular health in older adults.

5

Many important deals are discussed and finalized during a round of golf.

business

Many important deals are discussed and finalized during a round of golf.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
golf
Verb
golf
Adjetivo
golfing
Relacionado
golfer

Colocações comuns

play golf play golf
golf course golf course
round of golf round of golf
golf club golf club
golf tournament golf tournament

Frases Comuns

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)

Frequentemente confundido com

golf vs gulf

A gulf is a large area of ocean reaching into land; golf is a sport.

golf vs gold

Gold is a yellow precious metal; golf is a sport played with clubs.

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Notas de uso

Golf is an uncountable noun when referring to the sport. It is most commonly paired with the verb 'play'.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes say 'play a golf' or 'go to golf'. The correct way is 'play golf' or 'go golfing'.

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Dica de memorização

Remember G-O-L-F: Green, Outdoor, Leisure, Fun!

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Origem da palavra

It is thought to come from the Middle Dutch word 'kolf', which means a club, stick, or bat.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., golf ball, golf bag) zero article when used with 'play'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, golf is traditionally seen as a sport for business networking and is highly popular among retirees.

Quiz rápido

My grandfather spends every Saturday morning at the ___ course.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: golf

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