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How does a golfer begin each hole on a golf course?
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American golfer Tiger Woods competing at the British Open (Open Championship) at St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, 2005.
A golfer begins each hole on a golf course from an area known as the teeing ground.1
To start play, the golfer places the ball within this rectangular space, typically setting it up on a small wooden or plastic peg called a tee. The player then strikes the ball toward the hole with a club; this initial stroke is referred to as a drive or a tee shot. While a driver is commonly used for this shot, players may select other woods or irons depending on the length of the hole or the presence of hazards.213