golf
Game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a small ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on an outdoor course. A hole includes (1) a teeing area, a clearing from which the ball is initially driven toward the actual hole, or cup; (2) a fairway, a long, closely mowed, and often angled lane; (3) a putting green, a smooth grassy area containing the hole; and (4) often one or more natural or artificial hazards (such as bunkers). Each hole has associated with it a par, or score standard, usually from par 3 to par 5. The origins of the game are difficult to ascertain, although evidence now suggests that early forms of golf were played in the Netherlands first and then in Scotland. Golf developed in Scotland — the courses were originally fields of grass that sheep had clipped short in their characteristic grazing style. Golf balls were originally made of wood; wood was replaced in the 17th century by boiled feathers stuffed in a leather cover, in the 19th century by gutta-percha, and in the 20th century by hard rubber. Clubs, limited in number to 14, are known by the traditional names of “irons” (primarily for mid-range to short shots) and “woods” (primarily for longer shots); today irons are more likely made of stainless steel, and the heads of woods are usually made of metal such as steel or titanium.
2007-01-19 18:44:17
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answered by Anonymous
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Dear KCPK
The word Golfing is from Original word "Golf" the defination of "Golf" a game played on a large outdoor course with a series of 9 or 18 holes spaced far apart, the object being to propel a small, hard ball with the use of various clubs into each hole with as few strokes as possible.
Golfing means "to play this game"
2007-01-20 02:48:58
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answered by The Answering Machine 4
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golfing around means just playing with something or thowing or kicking something without any reason. the word has come from the game golf l in the game they go in search of the ball for long distances to put them in the hole.
2007-01-20 06:40:57
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answered by Anonymous
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the meaning of....golfing is ....golf.......
golf is a sport for the rich people who play golfing
to relax them self and so they play golfing sometimes
to do business outside the office............
................regards pari................
2007-01-21 19:21:54
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answered by pari 3
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