das Golf / der Golf
Translation
golf (sport), gulf (geography)
Examples
Spielst du gerne Golf?
Do you like to play golf?
Der Golf von Mexiko ist sehr groß.
The Gulf of Mexico is very large.
Grammar Patterns
Golf spielen (to play golf) Er spielt am Wochenende Golf.
der Golf von + [Name] (the Gulf of...) Der Golf von Thailand ist warm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (sport) Minigolf; (geography) Bucht (bay), Meerbusen (gulf)
Etymology
The sport 'das Golf' comes from English 'golf'. The geographical term 'der Golf' comes from Italian 'golfo'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two different articles: 'das' for the sport (like 'das Spiel' - the game) and 'der' for the geographical feature.