Fun Facts Fun Fact: Golf Tee Etymology Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on January 25, 2022 A golf tee is used to lift a golf-ball up so a person can strike it with ease. The word tee is derived from the Scottish-Gaelic word tigh which means “house”. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… Related