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Person Golfing
PUR-suhn GOLF-ing
Definitions
1
Sports Β· Recreation
Common
Represents a person playing golf, shown swinging a golf club. Used to indicate golfing activities, golf courses, or discussions about the sport.
Often used when discussing golf outings, sharing golf scores, or expressing interest in the sport.
Beautiful day for a round ποΈ heading to the course now!
Social media status update
Shot my best score ever today ποΈ 82!
Group chat message
Golf is viewed as both a leisure activity and competitive sport, often associated with business networking and affluence in many Western cultures.
2
Metaphorical Β· Business
Uncommon
Metaphorically represents business networking, deal-making, or leisure pursuits of professionals. Often used to symbolize corporate culture.
Used in professional contexts to reference business meetings or networking on golf courses.
Closed the deal on the 18th hole ποΈ #BusinessGolf
LinkedIn post
In business culture, particularly in North America and parts of Europe, golf is associated with executive decision-making and professional relationship building.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction of gender-neutral person golfing emoji, later followed by gender-specific variants.
Push for more inclusive representation in sports emojis
2018
Increased usage during major golf tournaments, establishing pattern of emoji spikes during PGA events.
Social media commentary around professional golf events
Cultural Context
Golf emoji often carries class connotations, reflecting the sport's historical association with wealth and privilege in many societies, though this varies by region.
Younger users sometimes employ the golf emoji ironically to mock perceived 'boomer' leisure activities or corporate culture.
In East Asian countries like Japan and South Korea, the golf emoji may represent status and business networking more explicitly than in Western contexts.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Associated with traditional golf culture, particularly in Scotland, the birthplace of golf.
United States
Highly popular emoji reflecting golf's widespread participation across socioeconomic classes, though still carrying connotations of affluence.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Frequently used to share actual golfing activities, business networking events, and family outings on the course.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically to reference 'dad culture' or mock corporate activities. Sometimes used in memes about wealth or privilege.
Older: Primarily used literally to indicate golf activities. Often appears in vacation photos and retirement discussions.
Millennials: Used literally for golf activities and metaphorically in work contexts. Common in weekend activity posts and fitness tracking.
Common Combinations
ποΈπ
Winning at golf or achieving a golf victory
Used to celebrate tournament wins or personal best performances in golf
ποΈβ
Golfing in the rain or a rained-out golf game
Expresses determination to play despite weather or disappointment about weather conditions
ποΈπΊ
Golf and drinks, or the social aspect of golfing
References the common practice of having drinks after a round of golf