teeing ground
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of teeing ground
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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
The teeing ground is on a height, and below it is a series of descending plateaux like giants' steps until the level is reached.
From The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer by Leach, Henry
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