Re-Tee

Definition: Re-Tee means throwing again from the teeing area on the same hole after an earlier tee shot. A player may re-tee because a disc is declared lost, an out-of-bounds ruling permits it, or the player chooses to abandon the tee shot. The applicable rule determines the penalty and available options. A re-tee does not erase the original throw or automatically provide a free second attempt.

Why It Matters: Knowing when to re-tee helps a player apply the rules correctly and decide how best to recover from a difficult start. Returning to the tee may offer a better scoring opportunity than attempting several recovery shots from deep rough or an unfavorable lie. However, the penalty must be weighed against the chances of improving the result. A successful re-tee begins with a calm reset and a deliberate choice of disc, line, and throwing power.

Term Observations:

When a player abandons the opening tee shot, that throw and one penalty throw count; the re-tee is the player’s third throw.
A player choosing to abandon a throw must declare that intention to the group before proceeding.
A lost tee shot normally requires a return to the tee with one penalty throw, although a designated lost-disc drop zone may be available.
An out-of-bounds tee shot does not automatically require a re-tee; other relief options or hole-specific instructions may apply.
Re-teeing allows a player to change the disc or shot selection rather than repeat an unsuccessful approach.