Overview Serious golfers spend large amounts of money on drivers and golf balls. They then take that equipment to the course and commit a common error of not teeing the ball high enough to maximize the benefits of the latest equipment. Teeing the ball too low can cost the average player up to 17 yards in distance loss. The distance loss is greatest if a player hits down on the ball (negative angle of attack). A simple fix, raising the tee, can potentially bring your distance