teeing ground

American  

noun

Golf.

1. tee.

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Etymology

Origin of teeing ground

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

From the elevated teeing ground on Troon’s renowned eighth hole, an area surrounded by a grandstand running the length of The Open’s shortest hole, he swings in carefree fashion.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

Slipping on the downslope of a wet teeing ground or damp cartpath, stepping into small holes, and clumsy trips for no discernible reason happen all the time.

From Golf Digest • May 3, 2018

When Woods got to the top, he surveyed the high ground — momentarily unaccompanied — then turned to Mickelson and Watson as they finally ascended to the teeing ground.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2012

"No player shall, in teeing his ball, raise the turf of the teeing ground."

From The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer by Leach, Henry

So we have been exhibited as starting in life at the teeing ground, abounding in hope and possibility.

From The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer by Leach, Henry