"Talk about humble beginnings... a pile of wet sand." The development of the golf tee is the last significant change in the rules of golf. The simple little wooden tee may be golf's most innovative invention. It has affected golf courses, their length and design. It has affected the creation of the new technology used in the development of drivers, irons, shafts and golf balls. It has made playing golf easier and more enjoyable. It has provided the awe of long drives for professionals and amateurs alike . The ruling authorities, the USGA and the R&A, did not define the golf tee in its rules...