Spot in a green (4)

I believe the answer is:

hole

(Other definitions for hole that I've seen before include "Aperture; cavity" , "Empty space; aperture" , "Awkward situation" , "Nasty place" , "Opening on golf course" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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