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Which tees should you play? Choosing by the day, not ego
A tee is a setting for the round, not a rank or a gender label. Understand forward tees and “the tips,” then choose for your game, the course, and the golf you want to play.
BirdieYard Learn contributor
Founder, BirdieYard
Patrick McCarthy is the founder of BirdieYard, a mediocre golfer focused on improving how golfers find, evaluate, and connect with golf coaches.
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A tee is a setting for the round, not a rank or a gender label. Understand forward tees and “the tips,” then choose for your game, the course, and the golf you want to play.
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