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Tee

Starting point of a hole

Pronunciation

/tiː/

Definition

The starting point of a hole, marked by the tee box. Golfers place their ball on a small peg called a 'tee' to hit their initial shot. The tee provides elevation, allowing for clean contact and maximum distance with the driver or other clubs.

Example

"She set the ball on the tee."

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