A person who plays the sport of golf, whether as a hobby or professionally. The feminine form is 'die Golferin' (female golfer).
example
Am Sonntagvormittag sind die Plätze meistens voller Golfer.
On Sunday mornings, the courses are usually full of golfers.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is derived from the sport 'Golf' (golf). The ending '-er' is a typical German ending used to refer to a male person who performs a certain activity.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Golfer braucht viel Geduld und Konzentration.
A good golfer needs a lot of patience and concentration.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives used with 'Golfer' are 'professioneller Golfer' (professional golfer), or 'Profi-Golfer' (pro golfer), as well as 'Hobby-Golfer' (recreational golfer) or 'leidenschaftlicher Golfer' (passionate golfer).
EXAMPLE
Er ist nur ein Hobby-Golfer, aber er spielt fast jedes Wochenende.
He is only a recreational golfer, but he plays almost every weekend.
Usage pattern
You can say 'Er ist Golfer' (He is a golfer) to describe the person and his hobby. If you mean the activity itself, you say 'Er spielt Golf' (He plays golf).
EXAMPLE
Mein Nachbar ist seit zehn Jahren begeisterter Golfer.
My neighbor has been an enthusiastic golfer for ten years.