golf claps

Subdued audience approval

Golf claps are the restrained, polite applause associated with golf tournaments, where loud noise would disturb players.

The term often describes tepid or unenthusiastic approval: The announcement got golf claps from the bored audience.

It suggests going through the motions of appreciation without genuine enthusiasm.

etiquette

polite

Showing good manners

refined · courteous · respectful · proper · formal · genteel · understated · discreet · tasteful · ceremonial

recognition

acknowledgment

Confirmation of receipt

kudos · congratulations · tribute · praise · compliment · ovation · accolade · salute · bravo · approval

irony

sarcasm

Irony used to mock

dismissive · passive-aggressive · backhanded · lukewarm · unenthusiastic · tepid · token · perfunctory · grudging · half-hearted

golf

gallery

Space for displaying artwork

  • tournamentMulti-round competitive event
  • PGAPro links organization
  • MastersPrestigious Georgia golf event

putting green · birdie · eagle · clubhouse · fairway · spectators · links · caddie · leaderboard · pro-am

Opposites
enthusiasm of applause

golf clapsstanding ovation

Applause while risen

thunderous applause · rapturous applause · wild applause · roaring applause · going wild

social register/formality

golf clapslosing one's mind

Becoming mentally unhinged

pandemonium · screaming fans · stadium roar

Family

golf, clap, golfs, golfed, golfer, golfers, golfing, claps, clapped

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G