that the word golf came from - 'gentlemen only.....ladies forbidden'
my friend told me this tonight but he was a wee bit pissed, sounds true though!
2006-11-03 09:44:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
Found this on the 'net
Does it Stand for "Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden"?
Did the word "golf" originate as an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden"? That's a common old wives' tale. Or, in this case, more likely an old husband's tale.
No, "golf" is not an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden." If you've ever heard that, forget it immediately. Better yet, find the person who told you and let them know it's not true.
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.
The medieval Dutch word "kolf" or "kolve" meant "club." It is believed that word passed to the Scots, whose old Scots dialect transformed the word into "golve," "gowl" or "gouf."
By the 16th Century, the word "golf" had emerged.
Sources: British Golf Museum, USGA Library
2006-11-03 09:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Did the word "golf" originate as an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden"? That's a common old wives' tale. Or, in this case, more likely an old husband's tale.
No, "golf" is not an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden." If you've ever heard that, forget it immediately. Better yet, find the person who told you and let them know it's not true.
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.
The medieval Dutch word "kolf" or "kolve" meant "club." It is believed that word passed to the Scots, whose old Scots dialect transformed the word into "golve," "gowl" or "gouf."
By the 16th Century, the word "golf" had emerged.
2006-11-03 12:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by SG 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is absolutely true!
People don't know the real name of the sport was "GOBLAJF" for "Gentlemen Only...Blacks, Ladies And Jews Forbidden." Unfortunately, this became too difficult to say and many men unfortunately lost their tongues due to cramping. So there was a meeting of the GOBLAJF Club and they decided they disliked women the most so they took out the blacks and jews, leaving us with the word "Golf."
2006-11-05 01:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by jerry 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch out and stand back, country club golf is now dominated by ladies, they have more time to play. If you are not ready for it, you better get ready.
2006-11-03 11:43:22 · answer #4 · answered by The Advocate 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a girl and play on my high school golf team, and this is what our coach told us on day 1 this past season.
2006-11-03 11:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-11-03 10:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Avril L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I've heard of this before too, I think it is true.
2006-11-03 09:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by Funky Little Spacegirl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it isnt' true, but didn't you ask this just a few days ago.
2006-11-03 10:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-11-03 10:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. It's a joke.
2006-11-04 05:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋