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golf

/ɡɒlf/
Meanings
  • noun

    A popular sport played using clubs to hit a small, hard ball into a series of holes on a course.

    - "He enjoys playing golf on weekends."
    - "Golf is a precision sport that requires skill and focus."
  • verb

    To play the sport of golf.

    - "I golf every day during retirement."
    - "Golfing is a great way to get outside and exercise."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɑlf/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with golf
golf , olf , solf
Variants
List of all variants of golf that leads to same result
golf , golfed , golfer , golfers , golfing , golfs , Golf , golf ball , golf balls , golf car , golf cart , golf carts , golf course , golf courses , golf links , golf club , disc golf , Frisbee golf , Frisbee golfs , miniature golf , miniature golfs , crazy golf
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word golf originated from the Dutch word 'kolf' or 'kolve', meaning 'club'. The game is believed to have originated in Scotland in the late 15th century.

Trivia
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  1. Golf was first played in Scotland in the late 15th century.

  2. The longest hole in professional golf is the 725-yard 18th hole at the Par-73 Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Portugal.

  3. Tiger Woods holds the record for the most career PGA Tour wins, with a total of 82.

  4. The smallest golf ball ever made was only 0.63 inches in diameter and was created by a Scottish golfer named Gordon Brand in 2008.

Related Concepts
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  1. golf course: A large area of land designed for playing golf, consisting of a series of holes and fairways.

  2. golf club: A long-handled club used to hit a golf ball.

  3. handicap: A system used in golf to equalize the scores of players of different abilities.

Culture
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Golf has a rich cultural history, with many famous courses and tournaments around the world. It has been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, and is often seen as a symbol of prestige and success.

How to Memorize "golf"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a green golf course with flags marking the holes.
    - Visualize yourself swinging a golf club and hitting a ball.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'golf' with the image of a golf ball and a club.
    - Think of the sport as a relaxing, outdoor activity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym G-O-L-F: Green, Open, Long, Fun.
    - Think of the phrase 'Golf is a game of inches.'

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