[!!Aaroncheg]

Evaluate the hole based on the shape of the hole and where I want the ball to finish.

Check the slope of the fairway to take advantage of the slope or to keep the slope from taking the ball into trouble.

Evaluate the tee itself; it may not be level and, sometimes, I have used the slope of the tee to help me shape my shot.

Decide what shape shot I am going to play.

All these factors go into the equation.

[Cricequorie]

I tee it up on the side of the box that allows me to work the ball back to the middle of the fairway. If I want to hit the draw, I tee it up on the left and pick a target on the right side of the fairway and draw it back to the middle. That way the dreaded straight ball is still in the fairway or first cut at worse. I just about always work the ball away from trouble in my landing area, and in instances where there is trouble on both sides (ie - water left, OB right) - I play towards the lesser of two evils (ie - a ball in the hazard is drop versus having to re-tee an OB drive).

[Auzuigcx]

I usually just try to find the most level spot.

I'm surprised you're the first person to say that- that's what makes the most sense to me, especially since I usually play cheaper courses which sometimes aren't in the best shape.

[Rexaviennatutr]

Wherever someone hasn't transplanted a nice bit of sod.

[Wmshyrga]

Course dependent...If I am at my local course, I pick the side that gives me the flattest stance. I am willing to bet that Cameron Hills has the worst tee boxes on the planet. Half of the time they put the tees around a damn sprinkler head. The grounds crew may be doing it to mess with the members. If I am playing any other course I set up to how the swing is working that particular day. If I am pushing, I set up left and If I am pulling...right. Hole layout plays a big part as well If I am not teeing off with a driver.

[Bbjhjxfy]

Usually right next to the right tee marker because I tend to slice (though it is getting much better recently). My buddies joke about me trying to hit the tee marker instead of the ball.

Also: Sometimes on par 3s, I will move the ball back two club lengths and club up.

[Flefebleaft]

It depends on the shape of the hole, wind, and the shot i am wanting to hit.

[Navzrrqt]

If not a "perfect spot" is found, then i try to go one club behind the line, and more towards the left side as i hook the ball

[Peapeuddedbaw]

Can sometimes depend on a lot of factors, hole layout, shot shape, trouble, etc. Most of the time though, it is wherever you can a flat spot to stand.

[curcercanty]

It depends on the shape of the hole, wind, and the shot i am wanting to hit.

ditto

Can sometimes depend on a lot of factors, hole layout, shot shape, trouble, etc. Most of the time though, it is wherever you can a flat spot to stand.

ditto
but if that doesn't work out and I'm hitting 3 from the tee I dissolve and forget and could end up hitting 5