How the tether knots.

By Better Golf Tee · 2026-05-16

Fifteen seconds. One bowline. Repeatable. Here is the exact tie.

The knot we use

A bowline. Sailors and arborists call it the king of knots because it does not slip under load and unties easily when you want to. The tether end inside the caddy uses a bowline. The end at the tee uses a small fixed loop, also tied bowline-style around the loop integrated into the tee body.

Step by step

1. Pass the working end of the cord through the caddy anchor hole.
2. Make a small overhand loop in the standing part, about 4 inches from the end.
3. Pass the working end up through the loop, around the standing part, and back down through the loop.
4. Pull tight. You should have a fixed loop that does not slip.

If your knot slips

Pre-tied cords ship with our 4-pack so most golfers never need to re-tie. If you do: braided polyester at 1.5mm holds a bowline indefinitely. If you used something slick (nylon paracord, fishing line, silicone) the bowline can creep under repeated load. Stick with braided polyester.