An important part of club culture in Australia, Club Pennant, is team based representative golf against other clubs in your local area or district.
Juniors and some Women and some Senior "Vets", play handicap Matchplay.
The majority are Men, Colts and Women playing Matchplay off the stick. (hope I haven't forgotten anyone)
Support from local lovers of golf and club members will come along to watch the premier golfers in the district, although the crowds have become smaller over the last 20 years...and friends, family and fellow members will often offer their services to caddy, not normally carrying the clubs like in pro events, but rather using the pull buggy/trolleys, sometimes for actual advice, and sometimes just for moral support.
Matches are hostd by different clubs throughout the season, so for many it is a great chance to see and play at other courses, usually at no cost.
Do other countries have the same? How do your experiences differ? Is it wildly popular or not?
If you do, what are the challenges going forward, funding support, continued interest, players with enough time to commit to the team?
Cheers
BM