Tee Markers
Course Areas
Explained Simply
Colored markers on the tee box that define where you must tee up your ball. Each color (e.g., black, blue, white, gold, red) represents a different set of tees and total course yardage.
Example
“You play the white tees at 6,200 yards while your friend plays the blue tees at 6,700 yards. Same course, different starting points.”
Why it matters
Picking the right tees keeps the course fun and the round moving. Playing tees that are too long for your distance is the #1 reason rounds drag.
Common beginner mistake
Playing tees that are too far back to prove a point. Match your tees to how far you actually hit the ball, not your ego.
Related
beginner
Course Areas
Related
- Tee BoxThe designated starting area for each hole where you place your tee and hit your first shot.
- Course RatingA number (like 71.4) that reflects how difficult a course is for a scratch golfer under normal conditions. Think of it as the 'expected score' for an expert.
- Slope RatingA number (55–155) that tells you how difficult a course is for an average golfer compared to a scratch golfer. Higher slope = harder course. Average is 113.