Golf ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Golf ( noun )

1. A game played on a large outdoor course with a small hard ball and a set of clubs, the object being to hit the ball into each of a series of holes in as few strokes as possible.
2. A club used to hit the ball in golf.

Origin:

From middle dutch 'colf', meaning stick or club.

Examples:

1. Golf is a popular sport among retirees and businesspeople alike.
2. He always carries a full set of golf clubs in the trunk of his car.
3. She drove the golf ball straight down the fairway and onto the green.
4. He sank a long putt to finish the hole with a birdie.
5. The professional golfer earned millions of dollars in tournament winnings.

(As a verb)

Golf ( verb )

1. A game played on a large outdoor course with a small hard ball and a set of clubs, the object being to hit the ball into each of a series of holes in as few strokes as possible.
2. A club used to hit the ball in golf.

Origin:

From middle dutch 'colf', meaning stick or club.

Examples:

1. Golf is a popular sport among retirees and businesspeople alike.
2. He always carries a full set of golf clubs in the trunk of his car.
3. She drove the golf ball straight down the fairway and onto the green.
4. He sank a long putt to finish the hole with a birdie.
5. The professional golfer earned millions of dollars in tournament winnings.