The Optimal Tee Height for Different Clubs in Your Bag, per a Top Golf Instructor originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
While there are lots of ways to become more consistent in golf, one of the simplest ways is to understand where the tee height should be when using different clubs in your bag.
After all, most of us know we want to tee it up just a little bit higher when hitting a Driver versus using a Hybrid or Iron — at least I hope most of us know that.
But where should your tee height really be when using different clubs in the bag? During a recent golf trip to Florida, I asked top-ranked golf coach Scott Munroe to demonstrate using the above clubs — which will help every golfer get a general idea to help improve their own game.
So take a look below to see Munroe’s answer, and follow Rainmakers Golf Club on YouTube for more golf tips and game-improvement hacks.
What the Tee Height Should Be For Driver, Hybrids, and Irons
Look, every golfer often uses a tee height that they’re most comfortable with when using different clubs in the bag — but that’s not necessarily the best way to guarantee good contact, which is why having a guide to follow can be helpful.
For instance, I prefer my tee height to be a little higher when I’m on a short par-3, which helps me get the clubface beneath the ball for solid contact. It also produces a higher ball flight so that it lands softer on the putting surface.
Funny enough, other guys I play with would either put their tee height super low on this type of tee shot, with some not even using a tee to begin with!
But what’s recommendation on tee height for all these different clubs and shot types? Munroe quickly ran through his suggestions by saying the following.
When using the driver, Munroe says “we want half of the equator of the golf ball above the clubface.”
This obviously makes sense, as this gives you the best opportunity to hit up on the ball in order to launch it. But it also gives you some structure so not to tee it too high up — which can lead to fly balls that barely go 150 yards.
When using a Hybrid off the tee, Munroe simply says “[the tee height] is going to be a little lower and closer to the ground.”
While that leaves some gray area as to what you’re comfortable with, since Hybrids tend to have smaller clubfaces, it’s crucial to try and line your ball up with the center of the face — which helps ensure solid contact and avoiding a topped golf shot.
Remember, when using a Hybrid, your setup and swing should mimic an Iron, so it makes sense that the tee height should be lower than a Driver.
Finally, Munroe says that “if I go to an iron, it’s going to be a lot closer to the ground, so I can still hit the ball and then the ground.”
While the video above doesn’t necessarily show it, Munroe’s tee height is almost hidden with his iron, which almost gives the illusion that his ball isn’t teed up at all. This is the proper tee height for an iron shot — as opposed to the way I tend to do it (higher up).
So if you’re looking to improve your ball-striking ability without all the swing changes, it might be time to simply try a new tee height — as it can be a secret weapon for be better contact.
“Tee height is super important for consistency and for hitting it in the center of the clubface,” Munroe adds.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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