Fried Egg Lie
Course Areas
Explained Simply
A lie in a bunker where the ball is buried in the sand with only the top visible — like a fried egg in the center of a round crater.
Example
“Your ball plunges into wet sand and buries halfway — you can barely see the top of the ball. That's a fried egg.”
Why it matters
A fried egg requires a harder, more aggressive swing to dig the ball out. You'll lose distance control — just aim to get out.
Common beginner mistake
Trying to be precise from a fried egg lie. Just get it out of the bunker on the first swing.
Related
casual
Course Areas
Related
- Bunker (Sand Trap)A hazard area filled with sand. Can appear next to the fairway (fairway bunker) or around the green (greenside bunker). Often called a 'sand trap' casually.
- Plugged Ball (Embedded Ball)When the ball buries into soft turf or sand (not in a bunker) after a high shot. You usually get free relief.
- WedgeThe highest-lofted irons, built for short, high shots around the green and into it. Common types are pitching, gap, sand, and lob wedge — each with more loft than the last.