The Teeing GroundThe teeing ground is defined by markers, usually white for competition play, yellow for general play and red for ladies. 
The distance between the markers is not fixed but the depth of the teeing area is fixed at a maximum of two clubs length. Playing outside this rectangle incurs a two stroke penalty in a stroke play competition and the stroke must be replayed. In match play, no penalty is incurred but the opponent(s) may request that the stroke is replayed. Players are allowed to stand outside the teeing area when making a stroke at a ball teed within the teeing area. Tee markers are deemed fixed and must not be moved by anyone during the course of a round. On the tee balls may be placed directly on to the ground, on lumps of sand, soil or any other natural substance placed on the ground, or on an artificial tee placed on or pressed in to the surface. Artificial tees, on which the ball may be placed, must not be more than 102 mm long and must not be designed to indicate the line of play or influence the movement of the ball.
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