golf in English: A game in which players hit a small white ball into holes with long sticks called clubs. (noun)

Translation

A game in which players hit a small white ball into holes with long sticks called clubs.

Word origin

First recorded in Scotland in the 1400s, where the game itself began; the deeper origin is not certain.

Other proposed origins

Often traced to Dutch kolf, the name of a club or stick used in old ball games. (kolf)

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We say "play golf" with no "the" before the name of the game.

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A golf ball is the small white ball used in the game.

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A golf course is the large area of grass where golf is played.

ball

A round object that you throw, kick, or hit in many games.

play

To take part in a game or fun activity, or to make music on an instrument.

game

A game is something you play for fun, often with rules and a winner.

sport

A game or activity that you play with your body, often against other people.

green

Having the colour of grass and the leaves of a tree.

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