Definition

1. Noun:
   • A piece of sports equipment: A long-handled implement with a weighted head, used by a golfer to strike a golf ball.
   • An association or society: An organized group of people who share the activity of playing golf, often associated with a specific course or facility.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Equipment):

  • He selected a golf club from his bag to make the shot.
  • The new driver is a very expensive golf club.

• Noun (Association):

  • She is a member of the local golf club.
  • The golf club hosts a major tournament every summer.

Advanced Usage

• "To join a golf club": To become a member of an organized group for playing golf.

  • After retiring, he decided to join a golf club.

• "Golf club membership": Refers to the state of being a member or the benefits associated with it.

  • Her golf club membership includes access to the swimming pool.

Variants and Related Words

• Clubhouse (n): The main building of a golf club, containing amenities for members.

  • They met for lunch at the clubhouse.

• Golf clubhead (n): The part of the golf club that strikes the ball.

  • The clubhead was damaged after hitting a rock.

• Golf club set (n): A collection of different golf clubs used by a player.

  • He bought a complete golf club set for his birthday.

Synonyms

• Iron/Wood/Putter (n): Specific types of golf clubs (e.g., a 9-iron, a 3-wood).
• Golf association (n): An organization for golfers.

Related Phrases

• Golf club cover: A protective sheath for the head of a golf club.

  • He always uses golf club covers to protect his equipment.

• Golf club captain: An honorary officer of a golf club.

  • The golf club captain welcomed the new members.

Noun

1. golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball
2. a club of people to play golf