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
Then you may be punished by law if you do not begin your match at the first teeing ground, but no doubt some thousands of people in their time have risked chastisement for this offence.
From The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer by Henry Leach
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 Henry Leach
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