golfer
GOL-fuh
Golfer (noun) means a person who plays golf. Example: “The course was busy with weekend golfers.”
noun
1
A person who plays golf.
"It had been 2,836 days since Chris Kirk last won on the PGA Tour. Yet after securing his first victory in over seven years on Sunday, that was not the first milestone the American golfer had on his mind."
— Jack Bantock, Chris Kirk battled alcoholism and depression – now he has secured his first PGA Tour victory in seven years (2023)
"“The player should usually be able to play more quickly than that and is encouraged to do so,” the guidelines state, with golfers that exceed 40 seconds – AKA “bad time” – “informed as soon as practicable” by a tournament official."
— Jack Bantock, Tee-k Tock: The ‘appalling’ slow play controversy riling golf’s biggest stars (2023)
"The course was busy with weekend golfers."
How to use golfer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who plays golf, whether casually or professionally.
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Word forms
- Plural
- golfers
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Etymology
"Golf" plus the agent suffix "-er," the same pattern as "runner" or "painter."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “golfer” mean?
The word “golfer” means a person who plays golf. In plain terms, someone who plays golf, whether casually or professionally.
How do you pronounce “golfer”?
“Golfer” is pronounced GOL-fuh (/ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “golfer” in a sentence?
Here is “golfer” used in a sentence: “The course was busy with weekend golfers.”
What part of speech is “golfer”?
“Golfer” is a noun.
Is “golfer” a common word?
“Golfer” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
