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Plugged

Ball embedded in bunker sand

Pronunciation

/plʌɡd/

Definition

When a ball lands in a bunker and becomes embedded or partially buried in the sand. A plugged lie requires a more aggressive swing to dig the ball out, with the club entering the sand closer to the ball than a normal bunker shot.

Example

"The ball plugged in the wet sand."

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