Pronunciation

/ɡɑːlf/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A sport played on a large outdoor course where players use clubs to hit a small, hard ball into a series of holes with the fewest number of strokes possible. For example: “He spent his weekends playing golf with his friends at the country club.”
  • Phrasal Verbs:
    • “to go golfing”: To engage in the activity of playing golf. Example: “They decided to go golfing on their vacation.”
    • “to tee off”: To begin a round of golf by hitting the first shot from the teeing ground. Example: “The golfer teed off early in the morning to avoid the heat.”

Phrases

• “Hole in one”: Refers to when a golfer hits the ball directly into the hole from the tee with just one stroke.
• “Par for the course”: Originating from golf, this phrase now means that something is normal or expected in a particular situation.
• “Fore”: A warning shouted by a golfer to alert others nearby that a ball might be heading in their direction.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Golf requires both physical skill and mental strategy to navigate the various terrains of the course.”
• Phrasal Verb: “After retiring, he took up golfing as a hobby.”
• Phrasal Verb: “With a powerful swing, she successfully teed off on the challenging first hole.”

Synonyms

• Links
• Golf game
• Golf match
• Golf tournament
• Fairway
• Driving range

Note: While “golf” can function as a verb in certain phrasal contexts (like “go golfing” or “tee off”), it doesn’t have a distinct entry as a standalone verb in traditional English dictionaries.