What does the cryptic crossword clue "A northerner's course (5)" mean?

The definition is "course". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + SCOT (synonym="northerner's") = ASCOT; definition: "course" The answer is ASCOT.

A northerner's course (5)

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