What Does Fried Egg Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Slang
Golf term
Fried egg
Fried egg in practice
To escape a fried-egg lie, close the face slightly and hit harder and steeper behind the ball to dig it out — accepting that it'll come out lower and with less spin than a normal bunker shot.
Related terms
Lost in the lingo? Browse the full golf glossary.
Get better at golf, one email at a time
Join the newsletter for new beginner guides, honest gear reviews, and tips that actually lower your scores. No spam, ever.