Piece of turf dug out by a golfer (5)

I believe the answer is:

divot

(Other definitions for divot that I've seen before include "Clump taken by a golf swing" , "Piece of turf dug out of a lawn" , "Sod" , "Piece of turf dug out of the fairway by a golf shot" , "Piece of turf dislodged by golf club" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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