How did they come up with the word GOLF?

Question

Thats what i heard good answers guys.

Answer 1

It was once said that golf meant "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden." 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.

Answer 2

Well, this question comes up at least once a week here, so here's the same answer as always:

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.

Answer 3

That's the sound someone made after walking and carrying their bag full of wooden clubs for 18 holes, then threw up. Also, it was the only 4 letter word left that didn't mean something else to say when you whiff a shot!

Answer 4

GentleMan only ladies forbidden. My coach for high school thought this was funny because we felt our whole girls golf team proved it wrong. There are still golf courses in Alabama where only men are allowed to play. messed up huh?

Answer 5

because in the old days women werent allowed to play golf..

golf means..

gentlemen only ladies forbidden.....but not these days, that was just during the origin of golf..

Answer 6

It is derived form the beginning of formal golf clubs, ie country clubs. It means GENTLEMEN ONLY LADYS FORBIDDEN.In more modern times it is flog, golf spelled backwards, which most of us do

Answer 7

Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden

Answer 8

Generally, only losers frequent

This isn't true by the way - i think it comes from the dutch word "kolf"

Answer 9

from the old joke why do the call it golf. the word S--- was already taken.

Answer 10

gentalmen only ladies forbiden. because back in england when it was concieved it was only a gentalmens sport. comoners and woman were not allowed to play. it wasnt until the early 1900s when men who werent born into high society could play the game. i dont know when woman were first allowed to play.