Funnies are terms used during a game of golf to describe various achievements, both positive and negative.
in that they do not necessarily refer to strict scores, but to unusual events which may happen in the course of a game.
The main use of funnies is to add interest to informal matchplay games as they enable players to win something regardless of the overall outcome of the match.
They are frequently associated with gambling, with money, usually small stakes, changing hands depending on which funnies occur.
The most common funnies and their usual meanings are:[1] Other occurrences that are used for gambling: Positive: Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin are most usually competed for by all of those taking part on Golf Society or corporate days with prizes for the winners.