Definition

A person who plays the sport of golf.

Example

He is a skilled golfer who practices every weekend.

Conversation

Have you seen that new golfer on TV?

Yeah, he’s really impressive!

I wonder how long he’s been playing as a golfer.

I heard he started at a young age — that definitely helps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Golfer → The word is formed from "golf" (originating from Middle Dutch *kolf*, meaning club or bat) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A golfer is a person who plays the game of golf.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who plays with a 'club' ('golf') — the '-er' just means a person. A golfer is someone who plays golf.

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