# golfing

/ˈɡɑɫfɪŋ/ (US) · /ɡˈɒlfɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/golfing
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the activity or sport of playing golf. You use this word to describe the time you spend on the golf course.

For teachers: the activity of playing the game of golf, typically for recreation or competition. Functions as a gerund describing the sport as a continuous activity.

## Examples

- He spends most of his weekends golfing with his friends.
- The resort offers several outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, and professional-level golfing on an eighteen-hole course.
- While some view golfing as a leisurely pastime, others approach the sport with a rigorous focus on technical precision and physical endurance.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an uncountable noun or a gerund; often follows verbs like 'go' or 'enjoy'.

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