Fry Egg Rye 'Don't Worry Anymore'

US Women's Open Winner Lang's Escape Method
Close Clubface and Aim Slightly Right
Out-to-In Swing, Maintain Speed for Explosive Shot

‘A fried egg lie.’

This refers to a situation where the ball is embedded in the bunker, resembling an egg yolk. It is a scenario all golfers dislike. Weekend golfers find it especially difficult to get the ball out of the bunker. If they hit the ball too hard, it will overshoot the green, and if they hit it too softly, the ball won’t move at all. Controlling the distance is also challenging. Even professional players struggle with the fried egg lie. Last year, Matt Kuchar (USA) ranked first on the PGA Tour with a bunker save percentage of 68%, and Lee Mi-hyang topped the LPGA Tour with a bunker save percentage of 64%. This shows how difficult it is to save par from a greenside bunker.

In Fry Egg Rye, players close the club face and hit an explosive shot.
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The fried egg lie is a nightmare. However, there is a way to escape. Brittany Lang (USA), the 2016 US Women’s Open champion, shared her know-how. She debuted on the LPGA Tour in 2006 and has two career wins. She was known as a long hitter during her active career. When the ball is buried in the sand, you cannot use the typical bunker technique. You need to adjust so that the clubhead interacts properly with the sand.

Lang advised, "In a fried egg lie, close the clubface and try to aim slightly to the right." In a typical bunker shot, an open stance and open clubface are chosen. The fried egg lie requires the exact opposite. You must never open the clubface. The swing path is the same as a normal bunker shot?an out-to-in path. However, the clubhead must perform an explosion shot, blasting the sand beneath the ball.

In the fried egg lie, grip the club firmly. Since you need to strike the sand forcefully, a loose grip will cause mistakes. The backswing should be steeply lifted. The key point to remember is to keep your speed up throughout the entire swing. Keeping this in mind will give you a chance to get the ball out of the bunker and expect a par.

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