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1. Corey Eastwood

   

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   12/30/2015 11:12 AM

   I like the home made markers. Had the talent available to make them but never the time.

   
   Corey Eastwood CGCS, Stockton Golf & CC, Retired
   
   
2. Tony Feheregyhazi

   

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   1/1/2016 8:01 PM

   I agree with steve, metal ones are the way to go. We had a local company cut our logo in 1/4" steel with a water jet machine. Only draw back is painting every year as powder coat didn't last. Plus is when a golfer swings at one he breaks his club not the marker!
   
   Tony

   
   
   
   
3. Darren Graf

   

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   1/6/2016 9:01 AM

   We use a local water jet company to make out tee markers out of metal. They cost about $16 a piece but they have already lasted 3 seasons. A costly investment but well worth the price because they do last a long time. We sand them down every year and repaint them, they look great.

   
   
   
   
4. Paul Naudet

   

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   1/9/2016 8:01 AM

   Larry
   
   Consider concrete for your tee markers.
   
   Do it yourself with a concrete mold.
   
   Your mold will last for years.
   
   Add dye and/or stain to concrete and paint logo as desired.
   
   Very inexpensive (under $10.00 per unit) and will last for years with little to no maintenance.
   Our club also sell the same markers without spikes in the proshop for $20.00 each.
   You can also replicate your current tee markers at a fraction of catalog replacement cost.
   Feel free to contact me with any questions or additional images.
   
   Paul Naudet
   The Club at Porto Cima
   573-280-6551

   
   
   
   
5. Douglas Davis

   

   6 posts
   
   1/14/2016 3:01 PM

   Painted cobblestone, we used to have plastic that was logoed and pretty and they would clobber them with drivers. They don't smack rocks with their clubs now... Rustoleum sticks and shines just fine.

   
   
   
   
6. Chad Kirchen

   

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   12/20/2016 11:12 AM

   Hello all just looking for some good winter insight. We are looking to make a change here at New Berlin Hills golf course, New Berlin Hills, WI. With our new renovations going on we are making some changes to a lot of our accessories out on the course including tee markers. Right now we have wooden blocks that we hand paint and sand every year. We are looking for a little less upkeep for the winter as well as tee markers that keep the course looking classy and prestige. I have looked into many different styles and color combinations for tee markers that have worked for others as well as worked for us. My question for everybody is: What has worked style wise(metal, cast, wood, composite) for you guys? Curious as to how the tee markers hold up in our weather up here in the Midwest, ease of movement for mowing, color combinations, etc... the usual ideals. Any insight to what you all think would be helpful for us as we progress forward into this upcoming spring. Also looking to see if people liked the more basic designs or more custom cut designs or looks. We also realize that when you start to make a change like this if you go to fancy with your tee markers being a public course there will be a tendency for theft. Thanks.
   Chad Kirchen -Assistant Superintendent
   Please no sales pitching.

   
   
   
   
7. Corey Eastwood

   

   80 posts
   
   12/20/2016 11:12 AM

   I always had good luck with the custom composite markers. Can be pricey but little or maintenance and last for years.

   
   Corey Eastwood CGCS, Stockton Golf & CC, Retired
   
   
8. Roberts Donald J

   
   12/22/2016 10:12 AM

   I have been having the same concerns about the markers we've been using for years. Basically just 3-4" round birch trees with the tops cut at a 45 and painted the different colors and a large spike in the bottom. They look good and match the natural look that we've been going with. The problem is they need attention and replacement slot. I've been trying to find a good design and fabricate them from the shipping steel left over from a new cart delivery and have them powder coated. However this would be very labor intensive, but I think they would need little attention for years aside from getting run over by carts and would help me recycle this mountain of material. Let us know what you wind up going with. I wish every one of my mechanic friends out there a safe and very Merry Christmas

   
   
   
   
9. Gordon Seliga

   

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   12/22/2016 11:12 AM

   Hello Chad,
   
   Back in 2008 we made our own tee markers out of recycled plastic and acrylic (photo attached). Those markers have been out on the golf course ever since. We have never brought them in for painting etc. They still look pretty good considering they have been outside for 8 years. They've faded slightly but not much compared to the ones that were left in storage over the same time period. I just made the comparison the other day and I was surprised. There are some scratches and mars but nothing horrible. We made these with a chop saw and a router. pretty simple and cost effective.
   
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   Just recently, our club has decided to eliminate colored markers (on another thread) so I am now in the process of figuring out new markers with a numbering system. I want to stay with no maintenance and no paint or powder coating. That limits the options pretty much to colored plastic or glass or colored epoxy. Maybe dyed concrete or anodized aluminum. Others?
   
   Anyway, I'm currently considering a dual colored plastic. Here's a photo of a prototype.
   
   Food for thought...
   
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10. Chad Kirchen

    

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    12/27/2016 8:12 AM

    Interesting to go with a number system. Let me know how that works Gordon. As well how well it goes over with the players. Yeah been leaning towards the composite, recycled plastic tee markers just not sure on the style I guess now. We are getting all new black composite tee signs so we are looking to keep everything similar to give a more unified look.

    
    
    
    
11. Michael Preiss

    

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    1/10/2017 9:01 AM

    We have used the same markers for 15 years in northern IL. We have a metal ball,which holds up well in the sense that we haven't needed to replace many, but we do have a lot of winter maintenance on them. we have to bondo the dents and repaint every year. we have tried clear coating them with no luck, and this year I am trying a clear plasti dip coating over all of them. Overall quite impressed with 15 years though.