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Origin of Golf Words and Terms

 

One of the most common questions I am asked is whether the word GOLF is a an acronym for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.  This is definitely a joke gone mad.

However, the derivation of many golf terms is still a matter of dispute or discussion for many people.  The explanations given below are based on the best available evidence.

Click on golf words above for meaning

Atlantic City CC where it is claimed the term Birdie was first used

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