Does anyone know if Bobby Jones.......?

Question

Does anyone know if Bobby Jones ever used a golf tee prior to his retirement? (not the sand and water or dirt and water method that was used back then to build a tee). He retired in 1930 and after that only played in The Masters and exhibitions. I'm almost sure he used wooden tees during The Masters in the1940's, but I was wondering if he used them in any Majors or tourneys before retirement in 1930? Thanks.

Answer 1

The Reddy Tee was in widespread use by the mid 1920s (it was patented in 1922) , thanks to its promotion by Walter Hagen. It's likely that he used wooden tees.

Answer 2

Pretty sure he did.  I don't recall when the wooden tee became commonplace, but am pretty sure it was well before he retired.

Answer 3

This question brings to mind the issue of better equipment. If Jones, Hogan or Snead  et al had todays equipment would they have been unbeatable?