How to Play the ‘Fried Egg’ Bunker Shot

LPGA Legends Tour player Cindy Miller demonstrates escaping the dreaded 'Fried Egg lie'. What do you do when you find your golf ball buried in the sand and up against the lip of the bunker?

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to learn the proper setup and technique for playing a buried lie (fried egg) in the bunker, particularly when the ball is up against the lip.

Why: A buried ball requires a unique, aggressive, and steep swing to overcome the lack of grass cushioning and the surrounding sand, ensuring the ball simply pops out of the trap.

How:

Select Your Club: Use your most lofted sand wedge (54-60 degrees of loft).
Aim the Clubface: Point the clubface directly at your target.
Set a Closed Stance: For a right-handed player, aim your body 45 degrees to the right of the target line.
Dig In: Dig your feet into the sand for a stable, low base.
Swing and Chop: Swing back along your body line and CHOP with authority! Your primary goal is to get the ball out of the bunker.

Your Instructor

Cindy Miller

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