Risking trap in front of green (9)

I believe the answer is:

hazarding

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'risking' is the definition.
('hazard' can be a synonym of 'risk')

'trap in front of green' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'in' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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

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