What are the yardage markers on a golf course for?

Knowing the distance to the green is key for any golfer. Club selection, the type of shot taken and the power of the swing all hinge on that number. Golf courses typically provide golfers with markers, either plates in the ground, colored sticks or small tabs on sprinkler heads. read more

Yardage Signs on the Golf Course. The yardage of any given golf hole is reported on the scorecard and usually on a marker at the teeing ground. The teeing ground marker typically tells golfer the number of the hole, the yardage of the hole, and the par of the hole (such as in the photo above). read more

Golf fairway markers are a series of disks placed on courses, usually on par 4s or par 5s, that signify the distance from that point in the fairway to the center of the green. The markers are color coded according to distance, and while most courses use the same system, check with a course employee if you are unsure. read more

Golf course yardage markers are available in your choice of materials and can be used on tees, the fairway, driving range or cart path. Use these to keep your golfers informed and speed pace of play. read more