Definitions for: Golf


[n] a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
[v] play golf



Webster (1913) Definition: Golf, n. [D. kolf club or bat, also a Dutch game played
in an inclosed area with clubs and balls; akin to G. kolben
club, but end, Icel. k?lfr tongue of a bell. bolt, Sw. kolf
bolt, dart, but end, Dan. kolv bolt, arrow. Cf. Club,
Globe.]
A game played with a small ball and a bat or club crooked at
the lower end. He who drives the ball into each of a series
of small holes in the ground and brings it into the last hole
with the fewest strokes is the winner. [Scot.] --Strutt.


Golf, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Golfed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Golfing.]
To play at golf.

Last mystery of all, he learned to golf. --Kipling.

Synonyms: golf game

See Also: clock golf, match play, medal play, miniature golf, outdoor game, play, professional golf, round, round of golf, stroke play

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