What does the cryptic crossword clue "Film star taking odds on golfer making birdies (8)" mean?

The definition is "birdies". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KES (synonym="name of a film released in 1969") + TR (synonym="letters remaining in S T A R when the odd letters 1 and 3 are taken away [taking odds]") + ELS (synonym="reference the South African golfer Ernie ELS [born 1969]") = KESTRELS The answer is KESTRELS.

Film star taking odds on golfer making birdies (8)

Independent Cryptic #11681 | 13 Across | 2024-03-19 flower

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