tee off
verb
teed off; teeing off; tees off
1
: to drive from a tee
3
: to hit hard
4
: to make an angry denunciation
—often used with on
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The move was motived not by personal desires but rather by the chance to make teeing off a more seamless experience for today’s golfing guests.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Higgo did not arrive at his hole 1 starting point prior to his starting time and was assessed the two-stroke penalty prior to teeing off.
—Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
His playing partners, Shaun Micheel and Michael Brennan, had yet to tee off.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Then tee off at the first of 18 holes, many of which have impressive views of the lake.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Higgo did not arrive at his hole 1 starting point prior to his starting time and was assessed the two-stroke penalty prior to teeing off.
—Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
His playing partners, Shaun Micheel and Michael Brennan, had yet to tee off.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Then tee off at the first of 18 holes, many of which have impressive views of the lake.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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“Tee off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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