tee shot

noun

golf
: a first shot that is taken on a hole

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But a bogey on the par-3 17th — his tee shot was dangerously close to the ocean left of the green — and Lee finishing birdie-birdie for a 65, created another tie. CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026 But a bogey on the par-3 17th — his tee shot was dangerously close to the ocean left of the green — and Lee finishing birdie-birdie for a 65, created another tie. Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026 Hence Stinger, the hole inspired by Tiger Woods’ famous low tee shot. Brody Miller, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026 Rooney, founder of the nonprofit organization Folds of Honor, was on hand Friday at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock and hit the ceremonial first tee shot to kick off the Simmons Bank Championship for the second consecutive year. Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tee shot

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