2006-08-19 14:58:05 · 8 answers · asked by ms_thang_done_it 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
Like most modern words, the word "golf" derives from older languages and dialects. In this case, the languages in question are medieval Dutch and old Scots.
2006-08-19 15:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Dimplez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a folk etymology that golf is an acronym for gentlemen only, ladies forbidden, but this is not true. The most likely origin is the Middle Dutch word culf meaning club.
2006-08-19 15:06:52 · answer #2 · answered by vikwizyank1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word GOLF originated in Scottland and got the name GOLF because F**K was already taken. Actually it stands for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden - Hootie Johnson's great great great great grandfather coin the phrase while herding his sheep.
2006-08-20 03:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by mrmojorisin102863 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scotland
2006-08-19 15:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by chef spicey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gentlemen Only - Ladies Forbidden. Used to be a men's-only sport.
2006-08-19 15:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gays Only, Lesbians Forbidden
2006-08-21 16:27:29 · answer #6 · answered by bestbargainsusa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goofy Old Lonesome ******....GOLF
2006-08-19 15:09:05 · answer #7 · answered by WILLIAM R T 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ive heard gentlemen only ladies forbidden but i dont think thats true
2006-08-19 15:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋