Is Golfing a Real Word?

Those serious about the sport do not use the verb form. Even Golf Digest refrains from using the word golfing. Only real golfers use the noun form of the word, which typically follows the verb play, played or playing. While swimmers may go swimming and cyclists do go cycling, golfers just don't go golfing.

When did golf become a verb?

The verb 'to golf' is recorded in dictionaries in the 18th century onwards.

What does the word golfing mean?

Golfing is used to describe things that involve the playing of golf or that are used while playing golf. ... Golfing is the activity of playing golf. You can play tennis or go golfing.