Synonyms for

Golfing

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

Definition

the activity or sport of playing golf

Synonyms & similar words

golf driving putting chipping

Synonyms by register

Formal

playing golf participating in golf

Informal

hitting the links playing a round chasing birdies

Literary

pursuing the fairways treading the greens

Antonyms

losing failing missing struggling botching blundering

Common collocations

  • golfing holiday
  • golfing equipment
  • golfing attire
  • golfing partner
  • golfing accident
  • golfing legend
  • golfing world
  • golfing holiday

Word family

noun golf
verb golf
adjective golfing

Usage note

Golfing is the gerund form of the verb 'to golf'. It is commonly used to describe the activity itself. While 'golf' can be used as a verb, 'golfing' is more frequently used as a noun or adjective.

Example sentences

  1. I enjoy golfing with my friends on Sunday mornings.
  2. My dad is really good at golfing.
  3. We went golfing at the new course yesterday.
  4. I need to practice my golfing skills.
  5. Golfing is a great way to spend time outdoors.

Quotes

  • "Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose." - Winston Churchill
  • "Golf is a good walk spoiled." - Mark Twain
  • "The difference between golf and government is that in golf you can't improve your lie." - George Deukmejian

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