Golf (en. Golf)

/ɡɔlf/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Competition or tournament where golf is played.
I participated in a golf tournament last weekend.
Participé en un torneo de golf el fin de semana pasado.
Sport that consists of trying to get a ball into a series of holes, using the least number of strokes possible.
Golf is a sport that requires a lot of concentration.
El golf es un deporte que requiere mucha concentración.
Course specifically designed for practicing this sport.
The golf club has a beautiful course surrounded by trees.
El club de golf tiene un hermoso campo rodeado de árboles.

Etymology

From the Scottish 'golf', which derives from a Middle Dutch term 'kolf', meaning 'club'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

golf swing
Batting movement to strike the ball.
swing de golf
golf course
Area designed for playing golf.
campo de golf
hole in one
When a ball is holed with a single stroke.
hoyo en uno

Related Words

putter
Short clubs primarily used for making shots close to the hole.
putter
bunker
Sand trap on the golf course.
bunker
tee
Support on which the ball is placed at the start of a hole.
tee

Slang Meanings

Golf guru
He is the golf guru, he always knows how to improve your technique.
Él es el gurú del golf, siempre sabe cómo mejorar tu técnica.
Amateur golfer
That guy is an amateur golfer, he plays every weekend.
Ese tipo es un golfista aficionado, juega todos los fines de semana.
Hole in one
The moment of the hole in one was amazing.
El momento del hoyo en uno fue impresionante.