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Do you play the golf? vs Do you play golf?

Both phrases are similar, but "do you play golf?" is the correct and commonly used form. The article "the" is not needed before the sport name in this context.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 918 views

Do you play the golf?

This phrase is not correct in English. The article "the" is not used before the sport name in this context.

Avoid using the article "the" before the name of a sport when asking about someone's participation in that sport.
  • Do you want to go play golf?
  • Commander Hutchins' day to play golf?
  • Do either of you play miniature golf?
  • But if someone took away my ability to play golf? Murder would definitely be on the table.
  • Should I learn to play golf?
  • I said, should I play golf?
  • Want to learn to play golf?
  • What if I have to play golf?
  • How much fun would it be to travel with someone else - that plays golf?
  • So, have you had a chance to play golf?
  • Stay at cheap motels, steal credit cards... Play mini-golf?
  • When he's not passing gas, does he play golf?
  • You going to teach me to play golf?
  • Wouldn't it be nice if he could join the country club and play golf?
  • What does it matter that he plays golf?
  • Or you're going to play some golf?
  • You guys off to play some golf?
  • Would you rather play tennis or golf?
  • Do you play golf, Agent Cooper?
  • Uncle Saul, you play golf, right?

Do you play golf?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. The article "the" is not needed before the sport name in this context.

Use this phrase when asking someone if they participate in the sport of golf.
  • Harry, do you play golf?
  • Karev, do you play golf?
  • But do you play golf?
  • Do you play golf? Golf? No.
  • Do you want to go play golf?
  • Do you play golf, Agent Cooper?
  • Do either of you play miniature golf?
  • Are these the clubs you don't play golf with?
  • Commander Hutchins' day to play golf?
  • But if someone took away my ability to play golf? Murder would definitely be on the table.
  • Should I learn to play golf?
  • I said, should I play golf?
  • Want to learn to play golf?
  • What if I have to play golf?
  • How much fun would it be to travel with someone else - that plays golf?
  • So, have you had a chance to play golf?
  • When he's not passing gas, does he play golf?
  • You going to teach me to play golf?
  • Wouldn't it be nice if he could join the country club and play golf?
  • What does it matter that he plays golf?

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