Golf Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Tee off with our challenging Golf crossword puzzles on Grid Genius, featuring clues about legendary players, iconic courses, and tournament history.

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Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 2. The motion made to hit the ball
  2. 5. A score of one stroke under par
  3. 7. The word shouted to warn others of a stray ball
  4. 8. The small peg used to hold a ball for the first shot

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  1. 1. The tool used by a player to hit the ball
  2. 3. A type of club traditionally made of timber
  3. 4. A club used for short high shots
  4. 6. A metal headed club with a flat face

Golf

Hard · 15×15 · 25 words
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  1. 1. The shaggy, untamed punishment for a wayward drive
  2. 3. A sticky substance or a high, soft journey to the green
  3. 5. The jealous color of the short-mown finale
  4. 8. A toupee for the fairway that needs replacing
  5. 9. A theatrical failure or a high-arching short shot
  6. 10. To lose color or drift softly to the right
  7. 12. The device that measures the floor's slickness before the dance begins
  8. 16. Small grains often blamed for a missed short putt
  9. 17. The hosel's unwanted kiss that sends things sideways
  10. 21. An attic space or the angle that provides altitude
  11. 22. A metal for pressing shirts or striking from the fairway
  12. 23. A vintage club that sounds like it belongs in a potato kitchen

Down

  1. 2. An equalizer for the unskilled to compete with masters
  2. 4. Small wooden pedestals for the initial takeoff
  3. 5. A musical rhythm or the lines that put spin on the ball
  4. 6. A gentle artistic curve for a right-hander moving left
  5. 7. An ancient sphere filled with enough plumage to stuff a pillow
  6. 9. The righteous path between the jagged hazards
  7. 11. A pirate's hand or a sharp, unintentional turn to the left
  8. 13. A generous gift from a friend that technically never happened
  9. 14. The kinetic force of a swing or the flow of a match
  10. 15. The edge of a haircut or the collar of the putting surface
  11. 18. Sap from a Malaysian tree that revolutionized the game's core
  12. 19. A terrifying short-circuit of the nerves on the short grass
  13. 20. A numeric warning shouted to protect heads in the distance

Golf

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. A piece of turf displaced by a swing
  2. 3. One of hundreds of indentations on the ball
  3. 5. The socket where the club head connects to the shaft
  4. 7. A shot that curves unintentionally to the right
  5. 10. Rotation that makes the ball stop quickly on landing
  6. 11. The shouted warning for a ball headed toward people
  7. 13. The narrow apron of grass around the putting surface
  8. 14. The predetermined number of strokes for a hole
  9. 15. Flat-faced club used for the final touch

Down

  1. 2. A metal-headed club numbered one through nine
  2. 4. An unofficial do-over often granted by friends
  3. 6. Traditional coastal course built on sandy soil
  4. 8. Majestic bird representing two under par
  5. 9. The short grass between the tee and the green
  6. 12. How a player holds the handle of the club

Golf

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. Area of long thick grass bordering the fairway
  2. 5. Person who carries a player's clubs during a round
  3. 6. Granular material found inside a bunker hazard
  4. 7. Small wooden peg used to hold the ball for the first shot

Down

  1. 1. Type of club used for long distance shots
  2. 3. Area of very short grass where the hole is located
  3. 4. Score of two strokes under par

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Golf Crossword FAQ

Is this Golf crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Golf crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

Can I print the Golf crossword?

Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

Can students play these crosswords online?

Yes. Every puzzle has a Play online link that opens in the browser on any device. No app install and no signup is needed to play, which makes it easy to share with a class.

Can I make my own Golf crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.