Synonyms for

Golfer

Verb / ˈgɑ:lfɜ: / Another word for golfer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who plays golf.

Synonyms & similar words

linksman golfplayer golferer golfist golfistress

Synonyms by register

Formal

player competitor athlete

Informal

golfer player hacker duffer

Literary

Linksman fairway warrior

Antonyms

nonplayer spectator coach caddy official beginner

Common collocations

  • professional golfer
  • amateur golfer
  • avid golfer
  • senior golfer
  • golfers playing
  • golfers practicing
  • golfers competing

Word family

noun golf
verb golf
adjective golfing

Usage note

A golfer is specifically someone who plays the sport of golf. While 'player' can be a synonym, it is less specific. 'Hacker' and 'duffer' are informal and often self-deprecating terms for a golfer who is not very skilled.

Example sentences

  1. The golfer swung his club and hit the ball.
  2. My dad is a good golfer and he plays every weekend.
  3. The golfer won the tournament and received a trophy.
  4. I want to be a professional golfer when I grow up.
  5. The golfer putted the ball into the hole.

Quotes

  • Golf is a game in which you yell 'fore,' shoot six, and write down five.
  • Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies.
  • Golf is a good walk spoiled.

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