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Woman Golfer
WOO-muhn GOLF-ing
Definitions
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Sports Β· Recreation
Common
Represents a woman playing golf, swinging a club at a golf ball, typically on a golf course. Used to indicate golfing activities, tournaments, or interest in the sport.
Often used to share golf achievements, announce playing plans, or express enthusiasm for the sport.
Finally broke 90 on the course today! ποΈββοΈ So proud of my progress!
Social media post
Beautiful day for a round ποΈββοΈ Anyone want to join?
Group chat message
Reflects growing female participation in a historically male-dominated sport, symbolizing both leisure activity and athletic competition.
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Activities Β· Hobbies
Common
Symbolizes leisure time, outdoor recreation, or hobby interests specifically related to women's golf. Often used in non-competitive contexts.
Used when discussing golf as a pastime rather than competitive sport.
Taking up golf as my pandemic hobby ποΈββοΈ Any tips for beginners?
Online forum
Golf represents both social status and healthy outdoor activity in many Western cultures.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Woman Golfer emoji introduced as part of Unicode 9.0, reflecting growing recognition of women in sports.
Increasing visibility of women's professional golf and gender equality movements in sports.
2018
Usage spike during Women's British Open and other major tournaments, establishing emoji as symbol for women's professional golf.
Growing media coverage and social media engagement with women's golf events.
Cultural Context
Represents the breaking of gender barriers in a historically male-dominated sport, symbolizing women's increasing participation in golf at amateur and professional levels.
Younger generations use this emoji to reclaim golf as an inclusive sport, challenging stereotypes of golf as exclusively for older, wealthy men.
Golf's cultural significance varies globallyβseen as an elite activity in some regions and more accessible in countries like Scotland where public courses are common.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often references traditional golf culture, particularly Scottish heritage and links courses.
United States
Commonly used to reference LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) tournaments and college golf programs.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Commonly used to discuss golf as a networking activity or family recreation. Often references teaching children to play.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically or to reference golf content creators on TikTok and YouTube. Sometimes used when discussing non-traditional golf formats.
Older: Less frequently used, but when employed, typically represents traditional golf culture and established women's tournaments.
Millennials: Frequently used to share personal golf achievements, organize golf outings with friends, or follow professional tournaments.
Common Combinations
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Winning or competing in a women's golf tournament or championship.
Celebrates women's achievements in competitive golf, often used during major LPGA or amateur events.
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Enjoying golf on a sunny day or good weather for golfing.
Emphasizes the outdoor recreational aspect of golf as a fair-weather activity.
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Social golfing followed by drinks or the social aspects of golf culture.
Highlights golf's role in social networking and leisure activities beyond the sport itself.