Golf tees for the tee-off

The tee, only at the start

The tee is the small support placed in the ground to raise the ball at the start of each hole. Golf rules only allow it on the teeing ground: afterwards, the ball is played where it lies. Raising the ball allows for a cleaner strike, without touching the ground, and gives it an optimal trajectory, especially with the driver. The maximum length of a tee is set by the rules at about ten centimetres.

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The right height

The height of the tee depends on the club. With the driver, which has a large head, a long tee is used and the ball is placed high: half of the ball should be above the top of the club face, to strike it on the upswing. With a wood or a hybrid, a shorter tee is chosen, with the ball barely elevated. With an iron, on a par three, the ball is almost level with the ground. The stepped Pure2Improve Step Tees have a notch that fixes the same height every time: a valuable marker for consistency.

Wood, plastic, or bulk

The wooden tee, like the Legend or the Gamblin Golf The Gentleman's, is the classic choice: lightweight, it sometimes breaks but naturally degrades on the course. The plastic tee, which is more durable, lasts for several games. Stepped tees allow for the same height to be replicated at each start. Bulk packs, like the Legend of a thousand tees, are suited for regular players and clubs for an entire season. It's handy to keep a few tees of each length in a pocket of the bag.

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Frequently asked questions

What length of tee should I choose for my club?

For the driver, which has a large head, use a long tee, around seven centimetres. For woods, hybrids, and irons, a short tee is sufficient to slightly elevate the ball above the grass.

How high should I place the ball on the tee with a driver?

With a driver, about half of the ball should be above the top of the club face resting on the ground. This height encourages an upward strike, which adds distance; with an iron, the ball is positioned just above the grass.

Wooden or plastic tee: which one to choose?

The wooden tee, traditional, is biodegradable but tends to break more often. The plastic tee lasts longer and, with stepped designs, ensures the same height at each start; bulk packs of wooden tees remain the most practical for clubs and beginners.

Is the tee allowed outside of the teeing ground?

No, golf rules only allow raising the ball on a tee at the teeing ground of each hole. After that, the ball is played where it lies, until reaching the green.

What is the maximum length allowed for a tee?

The rules of golf limit the length of a tee to four inches, or about 101 millimetres. A longer tee is not compliant and cannot be used in competitions.