Word: Golf Club
Definition:
A "golf club" is a piece of equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball. It can also refer to a group of people or a place where people play golf together.
Usage Instructions:
As Equipment: When you talk about the equipment, you usually use it in a sentence like this: "I need to buy a new golf club."
As a Group: When referring to a group or place, you might say: "He is a member of the local golf club."
Example Sentences:
Advanced Usage:
Types of Golf Clubs: There are different types of golf clubs, such as drivers, irons, and putters. You might say, "I prefer using a driver for long shots."
Membership: When talking about being part of a golf club, you might say, "Joining a golf club can help you meet new friends who share your interest in golf."
Word Variants:
Golf Clubs (plural): Refers to more than one piece of equipment or multiple golf clubs as organizations.
Golfing (verb): The action of playing golf. For example, "I enjoy golfing on weekends."
Different Meanings:
Golf Club (Equipment): The physical item used to hit the ball.
Golf Club (Organization): A social group or facility where people play golf.
Synonyms:
For Equipment: Bat (in other sports), stick (in general terms, but not specific to golf).
For Organization: Golf society, golf association, golf course (as a place to play).
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
"On the golf course": This idiom means to be in a situation that is relaxed or casual, similar to playing golf.
"Golfing buddies": Refers to friends you play golf with.