Member's Bounce

A humorous term for a fortunate bounce or favorable roll that helps a ball toward the target, supposedly more likely to occur for club members playing their home course. This tongue-in-cheek expression reflects the perception that golfers receive better luck on their home courses due to familiarity with bounces and course conditions. Member's bounces represent golf's unpredictable nature and the role of luck in the game. Understanding this concept helps golfers maintain perspective about fortunate and unfortunate bounces while appreciating the game's capricious nature.