Every year I receive golf tees as a stocking stuffer.  It is one of those gifts that I love because I always need them.  As I continue to get my equipment ready for summer, I realized that I have three different lengths of tees.  Not that really bothers me, but I actually wondered if it really makes a difference.

At ehow.com, they explain how to pick a length of tee.  They focus on the size of the club being used and the size of the club.  They suggest:

• 2 1/8″ tees are used for your irons, hybrid clubs, and low profile woods.
• 2 3/4″ tees are used for drivers under 360cc.
• 3 1/4″ tees are used for drivers over 360cc.
• 4″ tees are the longest tees allowed in play, they will give you the maximum impact angle while driving.

Sandtrap.com conducted a poll on the length of tee used by golfers.  2 3/4 inch was first with 44% of the vote and 3 1/4 inch was second with 34% of the vote.  I would suggest that the longer tees are used more because of the increase in driver size over the past 10 years.

This is all very interesting.  The length of tee is important, but there are no real rules.  I believe that the 4 inch tee may not be the length of choice because of how high the ball would sit, but again I have never tried it.

For my driver, I use a 2 3/4 inch tee.  For my irons, hybrids or 3 wood, I use broken tees.  I collect them around the course and use them all the time.  Rarely will I use a new tee.   I have tried just about every design and style of tee.  I always go back the standard old fashion tee.  Seems to work best for me.

Overall, it really does not matter.  What does matter is that the length of tee is right for you.  Experiment and try different lengths.  Let me know how you made out.

I am a grateful golfer.  See you on the links!