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Tee Box

Area where the first shot is hit

Pronunciation

/tiː bɒks/

Definition

The designated area at the start of each hole where golfers take their first shot. Tee boxes are typically marked with colored markers indicating different playing distances: championship (back tees), regular, and forward tees. Players must tee off between and behind the markers.

Example

"He stepped up to the tee box confidently."

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