Craig —, Australian golfer; 2002 WGC-NEC Invitational tournament winner (5)

I believe the answer is:

parry

(Other definitions for parry that I've seen before include "Block a blow" , "Ward off blow or evade skilfully" , "evasive action" , "Impede movement" , "Answer evasively; 'Jerusalem' composer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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