Noun: linksman (linksmen)
Usage: archaic- A person who plays golf
"The linksman carefully studied the green before making his putt"
Derived forms: linksmen
Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], golf player, golfer, guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, sod [informal]