The game of golf originated from a game which was played on the coast of Scotland during the 15th century. Golfers were used to hit a pebble instead of a ball around the sand dunes using a stick or club. But with time and advancement in technology the game has also changed a lot. Now a days there are many golfing accessories available in order to play the game well. Driving range golf tees are one of these accessories. A golf tee is generally used for the first stroke for each hole. For the first shot only the tee is used, it is not allowed in the other followed shots. The standard length of a golf tee is 2.125”, but the length can be varied as there is no hard and fast rule. A golfer can choose his tee according to his choice.
USE OF GOLF TEES
If one looks at the history of golf tees, one finds that in the early days of golf, golf tees were not the part of the game. In order to elevate the ball for a drive, the golfer had to build a tiny mound of dirt or sand and balance the ball on top. Some of the golfers were fed up with this messy nuisance and they broke the tradition and tried to use the portable manufactured tees. They found these golf tees extremely useful with no need to put the hands in the dirt or sand. Most of the early tees were rested flat on the ground but did not penetrate similar to the one below.
There after came the peg shaped tees that could be pushed on the ground, so the problem of tee flying with the shot was no more. These were made of rubber and iron peg having a crown of rubber pins upon which the ball rested. Now a days the market is full of these golf tees made up of even plastic also, just like in the image.
A good golf tee should comprise of
- A base
- A shaft having a bottom and a top
- A cup on the top of shaft for receiving the ball
- An upwardly directed ramp for a golf ball
Many of the driving ranges are having automatic golf tee systems which can at a time carry up to 35 golf balls and you can practice your golf swing without changing your stance. This system does not require a power source to operate. With the availability of these automatic driving range golf tees you can easily practice for hours and improve your driving skills.
