Golf Tees
The golf tee is an essential piece of equipment to help you play your best. The tee may be the least expensive equipment item in your golf bag, but it will greatly improve your ability to hit the ball. But what tee should you use? What are your options? Is there a difference? Read below to find out.
What are golf tees used for?
The golf tee holds your golf ball above the ground when you tee-off to start a hole, giving you a perfect lie 18 times during your round. Possibly the greatest golfer of all time, Jack Nicklaus has said: “You only get 18 chances to tee it up in a round, so make use of every opportunity.” The lower lofted clubs in your bag can be very difficult to hit off the ground. When you put the ball above the ground on a tee, your chances of hitting a good shot improve dramatically.
Golf tees are available in various sizes, from 1.5 inches to the maximum allowable 4 inches. They also come in different materials and colors, and are usually sold in large quantities. There is no rule as to what size tee you should use; through practice and play, you will learn what tee is right for your game.
Things To Consider
When looking for golf tees, you'll want to consider the following:
- What type of tee are you looking for?
- How much are you looking to spend on tees?
- How many tees are you looking to get?
- What size tee are you looking for?
Types of Tees
Golf tees are constructed from a few different materials and come in many different sizes, but they all serve the same purpose. Plastic tees have become popular recently for their durability; they claim to reduce friction between the ball and tee because of the pronged top design. Wooden tees are the traditional type of golf tee, and are affordable and biodegradable (over 2-3 years), although they can break easily. Rubber tees are the most durable but less commonly used. Some manufacturers make a hybrid tee that has a plastic stem with a rubber top to be used on the course. Every type of tee is available in various lengths and colors.
What are the best golf tees?
- Pride Professional Tee System Plastic Golf Tees
- Wedge Guys PGA Approved Professional Bamboo Golf Tees
- Pride Professional Tee System ProLength Tee
- Callaway Wood Golf Tees
- Pride Performance Professional Tee System Plastic Golf Tees
- CHAMPKEY Premium 5 Prongs Golf Plastic Tees
- YATTA Golf Telos Premium Golf Tees
- whamz33 Step Down Golf Tees
- Callaway Par-Tee Plastic Golf Tees
- Maxfli Performance Series Low Resistance Assorted Golf Tees
1. Pride Professional Tee System Plastic Golf Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $7.99 (30 count)
- Rating: 4.7/5
- Length: 3-1/4"
- Brand: Pride Professional
3. Pride Professional Tee System ProLength Tee
Specifications:
- Price: $14.99 (175 count)
- Rating: 4.7/5
- Length: 2-3/4"
- Brand: Pride Professional
4. Callaway Wood Golf Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $9.99 (100 count)
- Rating: 4.6/5
- Length: 3-1/4"
- Brand: Callaway
5. Pride Professional Performance Tee System Plastic Golf Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $8.13
- Rating: 4.8/5
- Length: 1-1/2"
- Brand: Pride Professional
6. CHAMPKEY Premium 5 Prongs Golf Plastic Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $9.99-$11.99 (75 count)
- Rating: 4.6/5
- Length: 2-3/4" or 3-1/4"
- Brand: CHAMPKEY
7. Yatta Golf Telos Premium Golf Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $9.64 (3 count)
- Rating: 4.4/5
- Length: 3-1/4"
- Brand: Yatta Golf
8. whamz33 Step Down Golf Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $9.80-$11.80 (100 count)
- Rating: 4.3/5
- Length: 2-1/8", 2-3/4", or 3-1/4"
- Brand: whamz33
9. Callaway Par-Tee Plastic Golf Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $19.99 (10 count)
- Rating: 4.6/5
- Length: 3-1/4''
- Brand: Callaway
10. Maxfli Performance Series Low Resistance Assorted Golf Tees
Specifications:
- Price: $14.10 (50 count assortment)
- Rating: 4.7/5
- Length: 3-1/4'' (40 count) and 1-1/2'' (10 count)
- Brand: Maxfli
FAQ
What kind of tees are legal on the PGA Tour?
The rules of golf allow players to use tees with a maximum length of 4 inches. The tees must not influence the direction, trajectory, or distance the golf ball travels. They also cannot indicate the line of play or otherwise assist the golfer in striking the ball. The majority of PGA Tour players use plain white wooden tees, usually provided to them by their equipment sponsor.
How do you know what length tee to use?
The length of the tee you use is a personal preference. Some golfers prefer to tee the ball up really high, while others like to tee the ball low. Golf tees come in sizes from about 1.5 inches to 4 inches, with 2.75 inches being the most popular length. The consensus among golf instructors is that the proper tee height for a driver is 1.5 inches. This would indicate you wouldn’t need a tee over 2.5 inches in length. However, the individual golfer will know what their proper tee height is through trial and error.
Where are you allowed to use a tee in golf?
The rules of golf only allow you to place your ball on a tee while playing from the teeing area or starting place of a golf hole. There is no rule that you must use a tee when starting a hole, but it will make the shot easier in most instances. In rare instances, casual golfers may tee the ball on the fairway, depending on course construction and other factors. However, this is not allowed in most competitions.