The tee was built by Bolin Enterprises, a company that previously specialized in oil field equipment manufacturing.
It is specifically designed to accommodate a golf ball 16 feet and 8 inches in diameter, though the ball is a separate display element.
The structure is made entirely of recycled yellow pine timber.
Casey, Illinois, intentionally pursues Guinness World Records to revitalize its local economy through novelty tourism.
The tee is engineered to withstand high wind loads typical of the Illinois plains.
The World's Largest Golf Tee is a Guinness World Record-holding roadside attraction located in Casey, Illinois. Standing 30 feet, 8.6 inches tall, it is constructed from yellow pine and weighs 6,600 pounds. The structure was commissioned by Jim Bolin and completed in 2013 as part of a series of big items designed to boost tourism in the small town. It is permanently installed on a concrete pad near the local golf course equipment shop. The tee remains a prominent example of 'Big Things' installation art, serving as a popular stop for road-trippers traveling along Interstate 70.
From the sidewalk directly in front of the tee, using the town's 'Big Things' signage as a framing element.
Combine this visit with a walking tour of Casey's other world-record items, as most are located within a few blocks of each other.
Visit the nearby Big Things in a Small Town gift shop to get a map of all large-scale attractions in the area.
Bring a wide-angle lens, as the structure is difficult to fit into a standard frame from close proximity.
Do not attempt to climb or scale the structure as it is strictly for viewing purposes.
