What does the cryptic crossword clue "The other 17, perhaps, stand up to striker at St Andrews (8)" mean?

The definition is "striker at St Andrews". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLUB (synonym="CLUB") + FACE (synonym="FACE") = CLUBFACE; definition: "by example" The answer is CLUBFACE.

The other 17, perhaps, stand up to striker at St Andrews (8)

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