⛱
umbrella on ground
Unicode: 26F1
Description
A square flag on a pole, often seen at a golf course. It typically has a white background with a hole number or a specific design.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral; primarily informational or contextual. It signifies a location or a specific point.
Backstory
The flag in hole emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents the flagstick marking the hole on a golf course.
Usage Examples
- Talking about golf: 'About to hit the course! ⛳️🏌️♀️'
- Indicating a specific point or goal: 'Just reached our target! 🚩'
- Referring to a golf event: 'The Open Championship is on! ⛳️'
- Showing progress in a game: 'Made it to the 18th hole! 🚩'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with golf, marking a hole or a specific point on the green. Used in contexts related to the sport.
East Asian culture:
Similar association with golf. Less common outside of sports-specific contexts, as it doesn't carry broader cultural nuances.