person golfing
Unicode: 1F3CC
Description
A person in a golf cart, indicating a golfer, often depicted wearing a cap and holding a golf club, with a golf ball nearby. This emoji represents the sport of golf itself.
Group:
People & Body > person-sport
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Typically represents leisure, relaxation, sport, outdoor activities, or wealth and privilege (associated with golf).
Backstory
The golf cart emoji was approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Its inclusion reflects the global popularity of golf as a sport and recreational activity.
Usage Examples
- Inviting someone to play golf: 'Fancy a round of golf this weekend? 🏌️♀️⛳'
- Referring to golf leisure: 'Spending my retirement on the golf course. 🏌️♂️'
- Discussing golf-related events: 'Watching the Masters today! 🏌️'
- Representing a golf outing or vacation: 'Golf trip ready! 🏌️♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with business networking, retirement, leisure, and a certain socio-economic status.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with leisure and status, often seen as a popular sport for middle and upper classes, sometimes used in business contexts.
Global usage:
Universally recognized as representing golf, golf courses, or golf-related events.