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Where the golfer puts his coal? (6)

Ross

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bunker

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(Other definitions for bunker that I've seen before include "Underground shelter, store" , "Golf hazard and fuel storage container" , "Sandy hazard on golf course" , "Wartime shelter" , "Storage container for coal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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