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Tight Lie

Ball sitting on hard ground

Pronunciation

/taɪt laɪ/

Definition

When the ball is sitting directly on firm, closely-mown grass or hard ground with little cushion underneath. Tight lies require precise contact because there's no room for error—hitting behind the ball results in thin or bladed shots.

Example

"The tight lie in the fairway demanded perfect contact."

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