Riddle #16

What is it?

This object is part of a popular sport in our Northern village. The players who swing this object often bet against each other on the outcome of the game. The person with the lowest score wins. Competitions take place during the summer and fall months. In winter it is too cold and there is too much snow to play comfortably. It would also be hard to find the ball.

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Riddle written by Harvey Ginter, edited by Alain Rochefort (posted in Feb.98)