If you’ve ever stood in a dark parking lot waiting for the gates to open, you know the quiet thrill of being first out. I’ve done it more times than I can count, and I’ve learned that the answer to “what’s usually the earliest tee time at a golf course” isn’t a single number. It’s … Read more

If you are planning a round of golf in Palm Springs, you do not need to call each course one by one to find a time. The right booking site saves you money and time. I have booked dozens of rounds in the Coachella Valley. I have used the big national sites, the local course … Read more

If you’ve ever picked up a handful of tees and wondered if they all feel the same, you’re not wrong. Most golfers assume a tee is just a tee, a little stick to prop up the ball. But when you start paying attention, weight varies more than you think. After years of playing and testing … Read more

A standard wooden golf tee costs between 0.5 and 3 cents to manufacture when produced in large volumes. That number shifts depending on what material you use, how you make it, how many you order, and whether you add logos or special packaging. This article breaks down every variable so you can calculate the real … Read more

How much recycled plastic is in a plastic golf tee? If you search for the answer to this question, you probably expect a single number. Maybe 50%. Maybe 100%. The truth is that there is no universal percentage. The recycled plastic content in a plastic golf tee depends entirely on the brand, the manufacturing process, … Read more

If you have ever watched a pro and tried to copy their tee height, you know it doesn’t always work. The reason is simple: your swing is different from theirs. The right way to tee up a golf ball for a driver is not about copying someone else. It is about finding the height that … Read more

If you have tried to make that little ball land on the tee inside a water globe, you already know how frustrating it can be. You tilt, you shake, you try to be gentle, and the ball just floats off to the side. After spending an hour on my own globe, I finally cracked it. … Read more

Every golfer wants more distance off the tee. You can buy a new driver, take lessons, or hit the gym. But there is one adjustment that costs nothing and takes five seconds: changing your tee height. Here is the baseline rule that works for most players. The top of the golf ball should be level … Read more

A golf ball leaves the tee between 100 mph (160 km/h) for a casual golfer and 185 mph (298 km/h) for a tour professional, hitting an optimal strike. The most commonly referenced average of 150–160 mph (241–257 km/h) describes a skilled male amateur with moderate swing speed. But your personal number depends on who you … Read more