golf
UK: ɡɒlf | US: ɡɑːlf
n. a game played on a large outdoor course, in which players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes with as few strokes as possible
vi. to play the game of golf
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The word "golf" likely derives from the Dutch word "kolf" or "colf," meaning "club" or "bat," referring to the stick used to hit the ball. It entered English in the 15th century through Scots, where the game was popularized. The spelling evolved from "gowf" to "golf," influenced by phonetic shifts. Unlike compound words, "golf" retains its original monosyllabic form without separable morphemes in modern English.
He plays golf every weekend at the local country club.
The golf course was beautifully maintained with lush green fairways.
She won a trophy in the junior golf championship.
They decided to golf despite the light rain.
Golf requires both skill and patience to master.