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Optimal Tee Height for Max Distance
Tee height boosts driving distance by 12 yards per drive.
In brief
Tee height boosts driving distance by 12 yards per drive. High tee height increases carry distance by 12 yards over low tee height for maximum driving distance. Originally reported by Golf.
Optimal Tee Height for Max Distance
Golfers can gain yards off the tee by adjusting ball height for maximum driving distance.
2006 Experiment Finds Best Height
GOLF Magazine tested 27 golfers across three handicap levels to find optimal tee height for driver distance.
Tee Height Definitions
Low: ball below driver crown; mid: half ball above crown; high: ball above clubface.
Experiment Setup
Players hit 10 drives at each height with best five drives recorded per height to ensure accuracy.
Results by Handicap
High tee height gave 12 extra yards per drive over low tee height for all handicap levels.
High Handicap Benefits Most
High-handicappers gained 18 yards per drive with high tee height versus low tee height.
Accuracy Remains High
High tee height maintained 61.5% fairway accuracy versus 58.5% for low tee height.
9 Players Plan Change
Nine out of 27 golfers planned to switch from mid to high tee height after experiment.
At a glance
High tee height increases carry distance by 12 yards over low tee height for maximum driving distance.
