Club down from a flyer lie
The lie is described as a flyer, with many blades of grass between the blade and the ball. An 8-iron is selected because a 7-iron could jump over the green. Although there is wind, the ground is firm and will kick on.
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The choice is between 7-iron and 8-iron from a flyer lie, with wind and a firm green.