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Lie

Ball's resting position

Pronunciation

/laɪ/

Definition

The position where the ball sits on the ground, which significantly affects the next shot. A good lie means the ball is sitting cleanly on grass, while a bad lie might mean the ball is buried, in a divot, or in heavy rough.

Example

"The ball had a poor lie in the rough."

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