#Tees May 4

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In May 2025, many of us have decided to participate in the 30-Day Golf Coach4aday Challenge. Each day the goal is to share something about a particular golf course, golf equipment, or to actually get on the course and play a few holes. Golf is the only sport where you can be furious, humbled, and ecstatic—all in the span of one hole, and still call it “relaxing.” It’s a game where you are cajoling and chasing a tiny ball into a gopher hole. For many it becomes a lifelong obsession and an excuse to buy outrageous pants and the latest driver.

Today my golf observation is going to be about Golf TEES.

This challenge will not be for everybody but there are plenty that enjoy the game despite not being anywhere close to playing at a high level. That includes me.

Golf 30-Day Challenge Guidelines

As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to getting out on the golf course—but if that’s not in the cards, share a story about a favorite course or a piece of gear you love (or love to hate).

1. Record something about your day on the course or talk about a golf course or piece of equipment.
2. Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
3. Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge

Day 4-Tees

Golf is a game with rules and one of them allows you to tee the ball up to begin each hole. The USGA defines what constitutes a tee.

Golf tees come in all shapes and materials—wood, plastic, and even brush-top—each claiming to shave strokes or add distance like a magic wand. From ultra-short tees for irons to towering ones 4 inches high for your driver.

When I joined the Lumberton Dew Sweepers which is a group of retirees that walk 18 holes each morning often at sunrise I was given a gift. It was a Martini Golf Tee. Once I tried it, I was hooked—now it’s the only tee I ever use. Simply put it is a step-up tee that has a bump on the shaft that allows my ball to sit 1 3/4″inches off the ground every time.

I purchased a 5 pack for Christmas 2023 and have played over 100 rounds and still have three left. They are almost indestructible. In fact, I have lost more of these tees than broken. It is also the official tee of the Lumberton Dew Sweepers.