"To tee" is a golf term that means to place a ball on a tee in preparation for hitting it. However, there are some useful synonyms for this term that can be employed to avoid repetition or to provide additional colour to golf-related writing or speech. Some synonyms for "to tee" include "to peg", which refers to driving the peg into the ground before placing the ball on top of it; "to spike" or "to plant" which suggests firmly placing the tee in the ground; or simply "to place on the tee", which is a less formal but still accurate way to describe the action. Regardless of the synonym used, the act of "teeing up" is a critical part of any golf shot and one that most players practice extensively to ensure optimal shots.