Every clubhouse is full of stories: odd slang, old history, and tales handed down over a round. Here are a few of our favourites.
The points table, where handicap strokes apply, what counts as a good score, and a calculator that works a hole out for you.
Links golf, missing carts, deep bunkers and something called Stableford: what visiting golfers should know before the first tee shot, from people who live beside these courses.
Why a 7&6 thrashing in match play is called a “dog licence”, plus a tour through the baffling world of pre-decimal money.