Guys make a hole in one big stick (6)

I believe the answer is:

menace

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'big stick' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'guys make a hole in one' is the wordplay.
'guys' becomes 'men' (guy can mean a man).
'make a hole in one' becomes 'ace' (I've seen this in another clue).
'men'+'ace'='MENACE'

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(Other definitions for menace that I've seen before include "Intimidation" , "Threat; threaten" , "Threaten with harm or danger" , "Serious threat" , "Threaten with violence" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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