กอล์ฟ
golf
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Golf is a sport in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes in as few strokes as possible.
golf
This refers to golf, whether played for recreation or in competition.
Learning notes
Explanation
กอล์ฟ is a noun borrowed from English. It is used in everyday conversation as well as sports coverage. To say “play golf,” use เล่นกอล์ฟ or ตีกอล์ฟ. Although ตี means “hit,” ตีกอล์ฟ can refer to playing golf as an activity, rather than just hitting a ball once. Golf is also used as a Thai nickname. In expressions addressing someone, such as พี่กอล์ฟ, it refers to a person.
Usage
Use this word when discussing hobbies or weekend plans, inviting someone to play, or looking for lessons or a course. It also comes up when shopping for golf equipment or talking about tournaments.
Caution
Unlike English “golf,” กอล์ฟ does not normally function as a verb on its own. Avoid ทำกอล์ฟ for “play golf.” When referring to equipment, use the specific term, such as ลูกกอล์ฟ for a ball or ไม้กอล์ฟ for a club.