Do you go golfing or do you play golf?

[KillerPenguin]

It's a slow morning and I haven't seen this debate on the forums for a while. How do you describe the action of playing the game of golf? Do you play golf or do you go golfing? I lean more towards saying that i "play golf" but I'm not a hater, though I recognize no one says, "I'm gonna go basketballing," though many people on the way to the rifle range will say they're off to go shooting. So WRXers, what's the proper description, and more importantly, what phrase do you usually use?

 

And yes, it's dumb question and there's no need to post a response if all you're going to say is that this a dumb question.

[toc]

Not a dumb question, I’m sure there are opinions on the topic. Personally I don’t have a preference but I think I say “play golf” more often.

[BrianMcG]

I do battle against the elements in a fight to death.

[BKN1964]

When my wife asks if I'm going golfing, I tell her "I'm going to play golf". Saying "going golfing" just make's it sound like a frivolous activity to me, which I think we can all agree it is not.

 

Now that I think about it though, maybe it's the other way around. Hunting, fishing, working, etc. Those sound a little less frivolous than "playing a game". Hmm, maybe I need to rethink this.

[hybrid25]

Either, it doesn't matter to me, regardless of what other people think.

[Ferguson]

Practice: Hit balls

Play: Play golf

 

 

I have found, although probably just a coincidence, that those who use the term “going golfing” also have a proclivity to shellfish allergies, find Dennis Miller to be funny, are driven to tell you about their brother's golf game on the first tee.

[deadsolid...shank]

Practice: Hit balls

Play: Play golf

 

 

I have found, although probably just a coincidence, that those who use the term “going golfing” also have a proclivity to shellfish allergies, find Dennis Miller to be funny, are driven to tell you about their brother's golf game on the first tee.

 

Similar for me, I tell the wife I’m going to “hit a bucket of ball” or just simply “I’m going to play today”. She knows what it means.

 

If she brings it up though, she asks “are you going golfing today”?

[GSDriver]

Either, or....depends how asked, I fit response to who's inquiring.

[chris975d]

"Play golf" for me. It's always been a pet peeve of mine to hear people say "golfing". I don't know why, but it is. I don't judge them for it at all, but I do cringe inside every time I hear it.

[davep043]

I play golf. I also play these clubs, I don't "game" them.

[KillerPenguin]

I do battle against the elements in a fight to death.

You might want to look for another club to join.

[Dpavs]

Both- and more!

 

I am going to play golf.

We are going golfing

I am golfing.

[caniac6]

This winter, I'm just going for a walk in the mud.

[Ferguson]

"Play golf" for me. It's always been a pet peeve of mine to hear people say "golfing". I don't know why, but it is. I don't judge them for it at all, but I do cringe inside every time I hear it.

 

 

 

.................because by saying golfing, he had committed a crime.

 

[Bonneville85308]

I tell people I play golf or are going to play golf. My wife tells people I'm going golfing and my co-workers sometimes ask if I am going golfing or went golfing.

[leezer99]

I play golf. I also play these clubs, I don't "game" them.

 

Every time I see, 'My new weapons' when referring to someone's clubs I cringe so hard. There's no battle going on here folks.

[davep043]

I play golf. I also play these clubs, I don't "game" them.

 

Every time I see, 'My new weapons' when referring to someone's clubs I cringe so hard. There's no battle going on here folks.

I'll admit, I've called them "tools", but never weapons.

[BearQ]

My go to saying with my friends is "touch the links". We only say it once and then just nod of approval (internal wishes of good striking)

[Skaffa77]

I use the term golfing or going to go golfing more often than "play golf"

 

Practice: Hitting the range or putting green.

Playing: Golfing or going golfing

[jli2636]

Practice: Hit balls

Play: Play golf

 

 

I have found, although probably just a coincidence, that those who use the term “going golfing” also have a proclivity to shellfish allergies, find Dennis Miller to be funny, are driven to tell you about their brother's golf game on the first tee.

 

Similar for me, I tell the wife I’m going to “hit a bucket of ball” or just simply “I’m going to play today”. She knows what it means.

 

If she brings it up though, she asks “are you going golfing today”?

 

This is my life as well.

[Sixcat]

This pretty much sums it up for me!

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2017/02/11/golf-is-a-noun-not-a-verb-103029/

[golf_bhoy]

It's "play gof" ... you don't pronounce the 'L'.

[smashdn]

I play golf. Some would argue I have no business in the attempt but I am out there never the less.

 

As someone else said, range = hit balls, actually [attempting to] play = play golf or just play. "Going to [insert course name] to play."

[dalehead]

I do not go tennising, softballing, racquetballing, or golfing.

[cardoustie]

surely nobody sane adds the "ing" on the end, not a true wrx'r anyways

[TIM929]

I practice and play golf unless i'm karateing while my daughters are pianoing.

[golfgirlrobin]

"Play golf" for me. It's always been a pet peeve of mine to hear people say "golfing". I don't know why, but it is. I don't judge them for it at all, but I do cringe inside every time I hear it.

 

I judge them, and not kindly.

[deadsolid...shank]

I practice and play golf unless i'm karateing while my daughters are pianoing.

 

Or bowling or skiing?

[sdandrea]

Golf is not a verb.......ever. We play golf.

[BrianMcG]

What about playing fish?