Tee

July 11th, 2024

Rules Review: To get more height on his drives, my mate uses a pencil to tee his ball. Is that a penalty?

It’s within the rules to use any object to prop a ball up in the teeing area – provided it complies with the definition of a tee in the Rules of Golf and can be used in a way that complies with Rule 6.2(b) and the Equipment Rule outlined in Part 6 (1.).

December 19th, 2023

Bravest golfer in the world tees off as two snakes fight (or worse?) next to him

We’re nearing the end of 2023, which means it’s time for awards and year-end lists. This is certainly a late entry into the much-ballyhooed distinction for Bravest Golfer of the Year.

July 6th, 2023

This video of Rose Zhang’s tee magically flipping back into her pocket at Pebble Beach broke the internet

The first time you watch this you might miss it. It’s easy to get distracted by Pebble Beach’s iconic seventh hole. Zhang’s move is cocoa-butter smooth and she sticks to it six feet. There’s a lot going on. But watch it again and focus on her tee.

January 26th, 2023

Rory McIlroy’s frosty response to Patrick Reed in Dubai has a spicy backstory that includes a Christmas Eve subpoena

Especially right now, golf deserves better than tittle-tattle.