teeing ground

noun

, Golf.

First recorded in 1885–90

Dr. Ballard sprang out, for he had recognized the figure at the first teeing ground.

The odds are not very greatly in favour of the ball being rolled off the teeing ground.

If a hole has been halved, the side which had the honour at the previous teeing-ground shall retain the honour.

The option of taking the honour at the first teeing-ground shall be decided, if necessary, by lot.

If a competitor play from outside the limits of the teeing-ground, the penalty shall be disqualification.

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