What does the cryptic crossword clue "No cheating, getting place for wife in part of course (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "No cheating". The wordplay uses a hidden word. FAIR (synonym="FAIR") + PL (synonym="‘getting place for wife’") + AY (synonym="‘part of course’, golf") = FAIRPLAY; definition: "No cheating," The answer is FAIRPLAY.

No cheating, getting place for wife in part of course (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29145 | 14 Across | 2023-08-10 flower

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