While plastic fairways are all over some courses, and the fact that they’re nearly indestructible is a big selling point, it’s hard to beat the feel of a premium wood fairway. Just ask longtime GOLF writer Michael Bamberger, who sang their praises — especially those made by Western Birch — in 2021.
Bamberger praised the extra sharp edges of the tees, making them ideal for use on cold winter ground.
“They are hard to miss, because of their colorful coloring in the middle of the stem, and hard to break, because of the quality of their wood.” he wrote. “But the truth piece de resistance of the Western Birch tee is its head, with a perfect level of drainage. Not too shallow, not too deep. Just right.”
At Fairway Jockey, you can buy more than four dozen varieties of Western Birch tops, ranging from a short 1.5 inches to an extremely long 3.5 inches.
Tees are available in a number of attractive color combinations, some of which, perhaps not coincidentally, may even match your favorite pro team or alma mater.
No matter what color you choose, one main factor remains consistent: the threads are made of bamboo, making them strong, and are designed with a thick thread for greater durability.
Prices range from $7.99 for a box of 50 short essays to $9.99 for a box of the longer versions. Which tees suit your game best? Explore a selection of our favorites below, or click this link to view the entire collection.
Shop for premium Western Birch golf tees at Fairway Jockey
Challenger signature striped golf tee.
– Bag of 50 Tees – Bamboo – Thicker shaft golf clubs creating more stability – Length – 2 3/4 inches – Black Stripes
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El Dorado Signature Stripe Golf Tee.
– Box of 50 Tees – Premium Bamboo Material – Thicker shaft golf clubs creating more stability – Length – 2.75″
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Grape Drink Signature Stripe Golf Tee.
– Box of 50 Tees – Premium bamboo material – Golf shoes with thicker shaft creating more stability – Length – 2.75″ – Koa stain with white, purple and pink stripes
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Bel Air 3.25″ Stripe Golf Tee.
– Box of 50 Tees – Premium Bamboo Material – Thicker shaft golf clubs creating more stability – Length – 3.25″
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Firebird Signature Stripe Golf Tee.
– Box of 50 Tees – Premium Bamboo Material – Thicker Golf Tip Creates More Stability – Length – 2 3/4 inches
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“Continental” 1.50” Bamboo Shortee
– Box of 50 Tees – Bamboo – Length – 1.5 Inches
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“Magneto” striped golf tee.
– Bag of 50 Tees – Premium white birch hardwood with a dark Koa stain. – Thicker shaft golf tee that creates more stability – Length – 2 3/4 inches – Black and maroon stripes that annoy. – Be a villain.
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Paloma Signature Stripe Golf Tee.
– Box of 50 Tees – Premium bamboo material – Thicker shaft golf clubs creating more stability – Length – 2.75″
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As a four-year member of the inaugural class of varsity golfers at Columbia, Jessica can put away anyone on the tee. She can also take them away in the office, where she is primarily responsible for producing print and online features, as well as overseeing large special projects such as GOLF.com.

