preferred lie

noun

, Golf.

1. a nearby position for a ball preferable to that where it actually landed and to which repositioning is sometimes allowed without loss of a stroke or strokes to the player.

Example Sentences

That’s the first time in a major tournament the preferred lie rules was put in effect.

From Washington Times

Heavy overnight rain caused an hour’s delay to the start of play, and officials adopted the preferred lie rule, meaning Fleetwood’s 10-under 62 wasn’t counted as tying the Old Course record.

From Washington Times

Jacquelin had five birdies and an eagle to match his 65 from two years ago when the event was played under a "preferred lie" rule.

From Seattle Times