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Old Oct 31, 2009, 02:47 PM
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An older man that I know said that golf used to mean "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden". Does anyone know if that is true or just a joke?

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That's an urban legend.
Is Golf an Acronym for Gentleman Only, Ladies Forbidden?

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This might help, certainly a good read: snopes.com: Golf: Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden?

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