Why do golf courses move Tees and Greens?
We have enough room to move tees around so the grass can have the necessary time to heal.” Because all golfers are going to be on the tees and greens during the course of play, Craig Pearson, golf course superintendent at the Golf Club at Whitehawk Ranch in Clio, Calif., has similar maintenance practices for greens and the tees.
Why add additional tees to a golf course?
Additional tees make a golf course playable for all golfers and provide enough space to allow the turf to heal while still being playable for others. Many older courses are adding more tee boxes to accommodate today’s longer game, which leads to more consideration about how to set up a comprehensive tee maintenance program.
What are the most common problems with golf tees?
Another fairly common complaint from golfers about tees is that they can hardly press their tee into the turf. This is more prevalent on courses build in locales with clay soils.
Do older golf courses have tees added over the years?
Therefore, it is very common to see many older courses with tees that have been added over the years. For the most part, many of these forward tees are very poorly built, too small and improperly located. Same with the “senior” tees if, indeed, the course has them.
Do pro golfers break their tees?
For professional golfers, breaking a golf tee is only common when hitting irons and wedges. Average players tend to break their tee too often because their angle of attack is too steep or the ground is just very firm.
What are the rules for golf tees?
A tee is a device designed to raise the ball off the ground....A tee must not:be longer than 4 inches (101.6 mm);be designed or manufactured in such a way that it could indicate line of play;unduly influence the movement of the ball; or.otherwise assist the player in making a stroke or in his play.
Do you have to re tee if you go on?
You can re-tee after a stroke if your ball stays in the teeing area. You're probably too good of a golfer to apply this rule, but let's say your “friend” makes a stroke and nearly whiffs, causing the ball to fall off the tee. If that ball stays in the teeing area, your friend can re-tee it without penalty.
Should the tee stay in the ground with driver?
Key Takeaways: Golf Ball on Tee The ball should be highest off the ground for a driver. The general recommendation is that the bottom of the golf ball on a tee should be level with the top of the driver; for long and mid-irons, push the tee into the ground so that only about a quarter-inch is above ground.
How many times can you tee off?
Single tee times are available on the TeeOff℠ website and app three days in advance of play at most courses, unless a course prohibits the booking of single players. If you ever have trouble reserving a time, call 855.383. 3633 and we'll do everything possible to get you out on the course.
Are all golf tees legal?
According to the R&A and USGA rules of golf, for a tee to be legal, "It must not be longer than 4 inches (101.6 mm) and it must not be designed or manufactured in such a way that it could indicate the line of play or influence the movement of the ball."
Is a lost ball a 2 stroke penalty?
Local rule for out of bounds, lost ball If a player hits a ball out of bounds or loses a ball, the general rules still require the player to return to the spot of the previous stroke and take a one-stroke penalty - a standard stroke-and-distance scenario.
What is the penalty for re teeing in golf?
If your opponent doesn't cancel your stroke, you will continue to play with the ball you played from outside the teeing area (also without penalty). In stroke play, you are required to correct the mistake by playing again from the teeing area, and in this case, you will get a two-stroke penalty.
Is it a stroke if the ball falls off the tee?
No. Rule 6.1a tells us that we start a hole by making a stroke and a stroke, by definition, is the forward movement of the club with the intent to hit the ball. Knocking the ball off the tee by accident is not intent to hit the ball so it doesn't count as a stroke.
Why do I break tees with driver?
If you tend to break tees when hitting driver, your swing is most likely too steep, and that means you're leaving yards on the table by failing to ascend through impact. Try a wider stance, with the ball positioned off your left heel, and tilt your spine away from the target.
Where do you stand when teeing off?
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Should you tee up irons?
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What are the complaints about golf tees?
One of the biggest complaints heard at country clubs and public courses alike is the alignment of the tees. How many golfers have blamed an errant shot on the tee “aiming me toward the woods?” Architects hear it all of the time. Certainly it can be a distraction, even if you are capable enough of lining up a shot without the aid of the tee alignment. A comprehensive tee renovation gives you a chance to correct this problem. If it were the only problem, it might not be worth the effort, but quite often, it is just one of a myriad of problems.
Why are tees so small?
In addition to the shade problems, most older tees are just too small. They offer practically no flexibility in moving the tees’ markers around and are susceptible to excessive wear. It is not uncommon that the tee is also poorly built, with the top being “turtlebacked,” or rounded off, so as to shed water quickly.
Why are tee boxes important?
Once called “tee boxes” where they were literally a square box containing sand, which was used to form a platform for the ball, we now think of them as a golf feature. As such, certainly it is important that they present a positive image. Although not as dramatic as the green complexes, the tees can have a dramatic impact on a round of golf.
Where should ladies tees be located?
As a general rule, the ladies’ tees should be located on the outside of the dogleg, so as to not over exaggerate the dogleg, and to allow them to get their balls to the corner.
Do trees cause teeing problems?
Unfortunately, trees cause many problems with the teeing surfaces. It would be hard to name a single golf course that does not have problems with tees due to shade. In the sunbelt, it is critical that Bermuda grass, the dominant tee turf, receive ample sun.
Can you laser level a tee?
Now days, laser leveling the tee tops is a becoming standard construction practice. A laser-leveling box installed on a small farm tractor will put a flawless grade on a tee top. Generally, a slope of 1/2% to 1 1/2% is built into the platform. The naked eye cannot detect such a small grade, yet the top sheds water quite nicely. Once in a while architects will visit a course that has adequate tees that only need laser leveling.
Do golf clubs cut trees?
For some reason, which is easy to understand, golf club members do not like to cut trees. If you look at some of the photographs of many of the famous courses in their early years, you see very few or immature trees.
WHERE ARE YOU REQUIRED TO TEE UP YOUR GOLF BALL?
"At least part of the ball must be within the teeing area when you make a stroke at your ball to start play of the hole," says GRQ.
How to determine teeing area?
The teeing area is determined by the outside of the tee markers, two club-lengths (except your putter) in depth.
What happens if you hit a stroke on the golf ball?
If you make a stroke at your ball to start play of the hole when all of it is outside the teeing area, then in stroke play you incur the general penalty, and you must correct your mistake (so three off the tee, strokes made don’t count). In match play there is no penalty, but your opponent is permitted to have you cancel ...
Where must the ball be when you make a stroke at your ball to start play of the hole?
At least part of the ball must be within the teeing area when you make a stroke at your ball to start play of the hole.
Can you cancel a stroke in match play?
In match play there is no penalty, but your opponent is permitted to have you cancel that stroke and replay the shot. (If you hit it OOB, I doubt the opponent will have you cancel the stroke).
How to know if you need to move to a shorter set of tees?
And always remember that first rule of thumb we mentioned: If you are unable to reach the par-3 holes in one shot (we're talking distance, not actually getting your ball on the green), or unable to reach the par-4 holes in two shots from the set of tees you are playing, it's a good sign that you need to move up to a shorter set of tees.
What does it mean when you have different tee boxes?
The different tee boxes correspond to different yardages, which also means different playing abilities. The tees at the back of the tee box are the longest set, the ones at the front the shortest set (you can find the yardages by checking the corresponding lines on the scorecard—blue tees are designated on the scorecard by the "Blue" line, and so on).
How many yards are tees less than the pro tour?
Mid-handicappers might choose the set of tees whose yardage is around 500-1,000 yards less than the pro tour that represents their gender or age. High-handicappers should consider the set of tees whose yardage is 1,000 to 1,500 yards less than the pros play.
How many tee boxes are there in golf?
Most golf courses have at least three sets of tees—the forward tees, middle tees and back (or championship) tees. Other courses might have as many as five, six or seven sets of tees. How do you know which set of tees to use?
What is a championship tee?
The championship tees ( back tees) are for low-handicap men. The middle tees are for middle to high handicap men, low-handicap or long-hitting women, and low-handicap or long-hitting senior men. The forward tees are for middle or high handicap women and seniors, and beginners of all stripes.
How many yards does a 5 iron hit?
Example: You hit your 5-iron 150 yards. So 150 times 36 equals 5,400. Choose the tees closest to 5,400 yards in length. If you hit your 5-iron 180 yards, then look for tees around 6,500 yards (180 times 36 equals 6,480).
How long is a golf course?
On the PGA Tour, the average golf course length these days is around 7,200-7,300 yards. On the LPGA Tour, average golf course length is around 6,200 to 6,600 yards. On the Champions Tour for over-50 pros, average golf course length is around 6,500 to 6,800 yards.
Why is it important to maintain a tee complex?
It’s important to develop a systematic maintenance program for tee complexes to promote healthy turf that heals quickly from divots and compaction. Superintendents strive to create an excellent surface that will leave a positive impression on golfers.
Why are there more tee boxes?
Many older courses are adding more tee boxes to accommodate today’s longer game, which leads to more consideration about how to set up a comprehensive tee maintenance program.
How often does Madden mow tees?
As part of Madden’s maintenance program, he strives to mow tees three times a week, but the unpredictable New England weather makes adhering to a regular mowing schedule difficult.
Why is it important to have a strong stand of turf on the tees?
The development of a strong stand of turf on tees is necessary to handle foot traffic and promote rapid healing of divots. Managing irrigation, fertilization and mowing well can lead to quicker recovery of turf on tees. A lasting impression. In Saucier, Miss., Grand Bear Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, ...
Why did Davis change the tees?
A few years ago, Davis changed the configuration of the tees by adding shorter tees for women and seniors to make the course more attractive to them.
What is the tee box in golf?
During a round of golf, a player has one spot on a course where he has some control of his next shot – that’s the tee box. Much like a billiard player who has the cue ball in hand, a golfer can decide where he wants to hit the next shot from within the limits of tee markers. A golfer can place his ball on a tee at whatever height he wishes ...
How many acres does a golf course have?
While a golf course might encompass more than 100 hundred acres of land, a superintendent knows every player is going to be playing on tee boxes.
How to determine which golf tees to use?
The easiest way to determine which golf tees you should use is by practicing using different ones. Get a feel for what gives you the best accuracy and distance.
Why do some golf tees have a lip?
Some have a lip so that the player always pushes in the tee to the same height. Of course there are different types of plastic tees and only through practicing and trying different options will you find the best tee to match your needs and requirements.
How high should a tee be?
The height that a tee is set at is very much an individual choice, but should be sufficient enough to accommodate your club head and the way in which you strike the ball. I personally use wooden tees and know exactly how high I need to tee it.
What is a wooden tee?
Wood. Wooden tees are often seen as the classic tee material. Some players get great satisfaction hitting a beautiful tee shot and looking down to see a snapped wooden tee. They see it as an indication of a sweetly struck ball. You can see our recommended wooden tee here.
What is a brush tee?
Brush. Brush tees like those in the Brush-T Multi-Pack have the ball sitting on bristles, which some say creates less friction leading to more distance. They are made from durable plastic and are permitted to be used under the USGA Rules of Golf.
What does "not assist" mean in golf?
Not assist or influence in any way the movement of the golf ball. Not assist the player in the striking of the ball or helping their play.
What is the point of Azinger's comment?
Azinger’s comment contained some truth: Well-positioned trees can have a major influence on strategy and scoring. But Tour pros aren’t the ones who tend to have a problem with them. Far more often, the golfers who get irked are the average Jane and Joe. A lot of clubs have their version of Judge Smails, an irascible stuffed shirt on the greens committee who takes issue with a tree not because it doesn’t belong where it is but because they’re tired of hitting it with their errant tee shots. They complain. And complain. Until everyone gives in and the poor tree goes.
Does grass cool down?
“You need air movement to evaporate that droplet,” Cutler says. If you’ve got too many trees around that turf, you won’ t have sufficient circulation, which means the grass will have less chance to dry off and cool down. As you can probably guess, that’s no good.
Do golf courses have trees?
Whether Azinger was right (you could argue that trees aren’t really all that tough on Tour pros, and that, more than anything, thick rough and firm greens are what give them fits), his comment missed a broader point: Golf courses do away with trees for all kinds of reasons, and most of them have nothing to do with scoring.
Can you have both grass and trees?
Turf or tree? You can’t always have both, Cutler says. Which one you choose is a calculus involving many factors. Is the tree really starving out your grass? Depriving it of sunlight? Are its roots unsightly? Are they interrupting your children’s play? Some grasses do better in the shade than others. Creeping red fescue is one of those varietals.
Is sodden turf more susceptible to fungus?
Grass in shady spots stays wetter longer, and sodden turf is more susceptible to fungus and other diseases . It’s also more vulnerable to invasions of poa annua and other weeds that do better in those damper conditions. The solution? See above
Why do golf courses close?
Golf courses, especially member-owned clubs often close simply because the membership or club leadership resist change . There are certain fundamentals few clubs can survive without. Formerly an afterthought, practice facilities are now considered essential by busy potential members with limited time and new golfers.
What happens if a golf course is not developed?
If the property can’t be developed or there is considerable time between closure and development, the property can become an eyesore. As shown in the picture above, even when the property is maintained (not for golf) it’s no longer pretty. The community that all golf courses and clubs become loses its focal point.
How many golf courses have closed in the past 10 years?
I’ve always been intrigued by golf course and club closures. According to the National Golf Foundation, nearly 1,200 courses have closed in the past 10 years (7.4% of the supply) and more than 700 (4.7%) in the past 5 years. Certainly, as someone who analyzes golf courses and clubs I understand market dynamics and the economics of the golf course and club business. Why this happens is intriguing. However, this topic is often one that is difficult to articulate in a general sense, not only because circumstances vary from club to club but also because it seems as though everyone has a theory.
