DNF has various meanings in the Golf category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of DNF in Golf.
Did Not Finish (DNF) is a term used in golf, disc golf, and other sports when a player starts but does not complete a round or event. A DNF status can occur for several reasons, including:
- Injury or illness forcing a withdrawal mid-competition.
- Rule violations or disqualifications (DSQ) stopping further play.
- Weather-related stoppages preventing players from finishing their rounds.
- Voluntary withdrawal due to personal or strategic reasons.
In official tournament records, a DNF designation does not carry a score, as the player did not complete the required holes. Unlike DNS (Did Not Start), which applies before competition begins, DNF indicates a player actively participated but was unable to finish.
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