Abstract: An improved golf tee is provided having a generally truncated pyramidal shape, ascending transparent side walls, and a fluted cylindrical member mounted on the truncation thereof having a free upstanding open end on which a golf ball may be removably mounted. According to one embodiment of the invention, the improved golf tee may be elevated above the playing surface on a plurality of legs. According to another embodiment of the invention, a directional compass may be mounted in the improved tee in a plane substantially normal to the fluted cylindrical member thereof.