(also perhaps "flier lie, flyer, shooter, jumper") a shot that flies further than desired as a result of decreased backspin, usually resulting from long grass (but also could be water) between the ball and clubface at impact 2 a lie that causes the ball to fly farther than intended Example: She suspected that it had been a flier/shooter/jumper when her 7 iron shot airmailed the green
A shot that flies farther than normal because of the way the ball is lying on the ground Fliers often occur when the ball is sitting in light rough, where the blades of grass are growing toward the intended target, or when the ball is lying in clover, or when the ball is lying in wet grass All of these scenarios eliminate backspin from the ball, thereby allowing it to fly through the air with less resistance The term can also be used to describe the lie of the ball, as in a flier lie
(aka: "flyer", "shooter", "jumper") a shot that flies further than desired as a result of decreased backspin, often resulting from long grass or water between the ball and clubface at impact Example: She sent a flier over the 6th green seriously putting in jeopardy her chance for par