Turf dug out by a golf club (5)

I believe the answer is:

divot

(Other definitions for divot that I've seen before include "Piece of turf dug out by a golf club" , "Piece of turf dislodged by golf club" , "Loose piece of turf" , "Golfer's dislodged turf" , "Small piece of turf cut out" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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