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⛳ Flag In Hole Emoji

Quick answer: ⛳ is the Flag In Hole emoji. It commonly represents flag, in, hole and is used in event posts and sports updates.

Unicode name: Flag In Hole. Category: Activities. Subcategory: Sport.

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Emoji overview

Emoji⛳
Official Unicode nameFlag In Hole
Unicode versionUnicode 6.0
Emoji versionEmoji 0.6
First introduced2010
CategoryActivities
SubcategorySport
Unicode blockMiscellaneous Symbols
Emoji statusfully-qualified
RGI statusRGI fully-qualified emoji
Qualificationfully-qualified
Accessibility nameFlag In Hole emoji
Alt textFlag In Hole emoji (⛳)
Summary⛳ is the Flag In Hole emoji. It commonly represents flag, in, hole and is used in event posts and sports updates.

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Meaning

Flag In Hole usually communicates ideas connected with flag, in, hole. Its meaning depends on the sentence around it, the relationship between sender and reader, and the platform where it appears. In a positive setting, it can make a label, caption or message easier to scan without adding a long explanation.

⛳ can carry positive, neutral or negative meaning. Positive use can reinforce warmth, humor, celebration or clarity. Negative use can happen when the emoji feels unclear, dismissive or culturally mismatched. The main risk is ambiguity: the same emoji can feel playful in one conversation and distracting, sarcastic or too casual in another.

Common interpretation comes from the Unicode name, platform artwork and everyday social use. Informally, people use ⛳ in chats, captions, bios and reactions. Professionally, it should be used sparingly, usually in informal updates, friendly support replies, social posts or internal notes where the audience expects a lighter tone. For public content, include enough text for readers and assistive technology to understand the intended meaning.

Flag In Hole fits event announcements, sports updates, hobbies, celebrations and entertainment posts. Use it to reinforce the activity, not to replace the event details.

When to use Flag In Hole

When not to use Flag In Hole

History

Flag In Hole is standardized in the Unicode emoji ecosystem and appears here as Emoji 0.6. Its release year is listed as 2010, with Unicode 6.0 mapping. Unicode defines U+26F3; platforms still draw their own artwork.

Platforms refine emoji artwork for legibility, accessibility, brand style and consistency. That is why ⛳ may look different on iPhone, Android, Windows, WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord or X even though copying it sends the same Unicode text.

Primary sources: this record is generated from the Unicode Consortium's Emoji 18.0 data. Release details and standardized names can be checked in the official Unicode Emoji 18.0 charts. Meaning and usage notes are PrintEmoji editorial guidance, not official Unicode definitions.

Accessibility and alt text

Accessible nameFlag In Hole emoji
Alt textFlag In Hole emoji (⛳)
Screen reader noteMost assistive technologies announce the emoji by name. Do not rely on ⛳ alone for important meaning.
Writing guidancePut the important words in text first, then use the emoji as supporting tone or a visual cue.
Repeated emoji guidanceAvoid long repeated emoji strings because screen readers may announce each emoji separately.

Unicode information

UnicodeU+26F3
Code point26F3
UTF-80xE2 0x9B 0xB3
UTF-160x26F3
UTF-320x000026F3
HTML decimal⛳
HTML hex⛳
CSS\26F3
JavaScript\u{26F3}
JSON escape"⛳"
URL encoding%E2%9B%B3
React{"⛳"}
FlutterText("⛳")
Swiftlet emoji = "⛳"
Kotlinval emoji = "⛳"
Pythonemoji = "⛳"
JavaString emoji = "⛳";
JSON"⛳"

Usage examples

Event

Ready for flag ⛳

Update

Game time ⛳

Invite

Join us this weekend ⛳

Emoji combinations

Pair ⛳ with related emojis when you want a stronger visual phrase. These combinations are suggestions, so adjust them for your platform, audience and tone.

Platform appearance

Emoji artwork varies by operating system, app and emoji font, while the Unicode sequence remains U+26F3. A recipient may see different artwork on iPhone, Android, Windows or a social app, but the copied text is the same. Check the written name when a small visual difference could change the meaning.

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FAQ

What does Flag In Hole mean?

⛳ is the Flag In Hole emoji. It commonly represents flag, in, hole and is used in event posts and sports updates.

When should I use Flag In Hole?

Use Flag In Hole when it supports the written message and matches the tone of the conversation, caption or label.

What is the Unicode for Flag In Hole?

The Unicode code point sequence for Flag In Hole is U+26F3.

Can I copy ⛳ Flag In Hole?

Yes. Use the copy button on this page to copy ⛳, or open the PrintEmoji keyboard to combine it with other emojis.

Can I use Flag In Hole on Instagram?

Yes. Flag In Hole can be pasted into Instagram captions, comments, bios and direct messages as a regular Unicode emoji.

How is Flag In Hole displayed on iPhone?

On iPhone, Flag In Hole is drawn by Apple's emoji font. The Unicode value is the same, but the artwork can differ from Android or Windows.

Can Android users see Flag In Hole?

Android users can see Flag In Hole when their device, app and emoji font support the Unicode version for this emoji.

Is Flag In Hole appropriate for work?

Flag In Hole can be appropriate at work when it supports a clear message and matches the culture of the channel. Avoid it in formal or high-stakes communication.

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