What is the number of golf tees sold annually in America?

Tommcf--

According to a golf tee manufacturer (quoted by the PGA) and a
national newspaper, the 2003 total of golf tees sold was about 2
billion:

"Although golfers consume about 2 billion tees annually, they often
can get them at little cost or even for free at courses."
USA Today: Sports Business (12/15/04)
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/hiestand-biz/2004-12-15-hiestand_x.htm


"According to Pride [Golf Tee Company], more than two billion tees
were used by U.S. golfers in 2003, with 70 percent of those now longer
(than 2 1/8 inches.
PGA Tour.com: Softspikes a mainstay after 10 years 
http://www.golfweb.com/story/7307785


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