often attributive
: a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on a course
golf
intransitive verb
golfer
noun
Golf
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter g
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to endless sunshine, Yuma offers a variety of activities for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and leisure travelers, according to the local tourism department, from kayaking to tubing, hiking, birding, golf, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
As for options, Chock is an experienced designer and has designed costumes for the Spain and Georgia national teams, while Bates loves to golf.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Breaking up at mini-golf feels honest.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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The audit also recommends the city aim to boost the value of its golf properties by strengthening its evaluations of course operators, studying revenue trends, inspecting courses more frequently and requiring operators to pay for renovations.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to endless sunshine, Yuma offers a variety of activities for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and leisure travelers, according to the local tourism department, from kayaking to tubing, hiking, birding, golf, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
As for options, Chock is an experienced designer and has designed costumes for the Spain and Georgia national teams, while Bates loves to golf.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Breaking up at mini-golf feels honest.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Golf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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golf
noun
ˈgälf 
ˈgȯlf,
ˈgäf,
ˈgȯf
: a game in which the player uses specialized clubs to try to hit a small ball with as few strokes as possible into each of 9 or 18 holes
golf
verb
golfer
noun
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