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Embedded Ball
Ball stuck in its own pitch mark
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈbɛd.ɪd bɔːl/
Definition
A ball that is stuck in its own pitch mark in the general area (fairway, rough, etc.) after landing. Under the Rules of Golf, players are entitled to free relief for an embedded ball in the general area, allowing them to lift, clean, and drop the ball.
Example
"The rain left his ball embedded in the fairway."