Turf torn by a golfer (5)

I believe the answer is:

divot

(Other definitions for divot that I've seen before include "Sod" , "Gouged-out turf" , "Loose piece of turf" , "Golfer's dislodged turf" , "Piece of turf dug out of the fairway by a golf shot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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