New family tee plaques

We have had the family tee plaques  on the course for many years. These are tee markers specifically designed for young and/or beginner golfers. Last week, we put out an updated version of the family tee plaques.

The new family tee design

The family tees are very forward tees that were designed for people just learning golf. The original plaques that we placed on the course were made by the PGA of America as an introductory program for new golfers. There are two sets of markers- gold and blue, with gold being slightly further back than blue. When we originally placed the markers, the PGA of America provided specific yardages based on player ability, and we placed our plaques accordingly. Out on the course, there is a plaque glued to the cart path with another plaque in the fairway or small tee box on par 3’s from where golfers hit. The system is actually very good for new golfers, and we do see a fair number of people using these markers.

Over the years that they have been out on the course, some markers have been broken, or they unstick from the cart path and are lost. Several years ago, we were able to purchase a few new ones each season for replacement. But, like so many things, the original family tee plaques are not being produced any more. Searching online did not yield any options either. Because the concept is solid and the family tees are utilized, scrapping the program was not considered. Instead, we worked with one of our tee marker vendors to design a simple, custom design of new plaques.

An example of the raised pyramid on
the cart path

During the design process, we also took the opportunity to make a few adjustments. As mentioned, there is a corresponding plaque glued to the cart path to help in locating the actual family teeing ground. However, these plaques are small, and very flat, which makes them very difficult to see on the cart paths. So, this time around, we opted for a raised pyramid on the cart paths that are much easier to spot.

Last week we put the new plaques out on holes 1-5. Since this was a mid-season, somewhat unplanned upgrade, we are making the transition slowly. The goal will be to swap out more next year, but how many we change is still to be determined.

We hope that golfers continue to use the family tees. And we hope that everyone enjoys the new upgraded plaques and pyramids.

 

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please do not climb up the steep face of the bunkers.

Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Golf Cart tips

 

 

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org