The Golf Course

Understanding tee box colors

Here are the typical colors found:

Red: Red tee markers usually signify the forward tees. These tees are positioned closest to the hole and offer the shortest yardages. They are often used by beginners, junior golfers, women, and seniors, providing a less challenging playing experience.

Gold/Yellow: Gold tee markers are sometimes used to indicate a separate set of tees, offering yardages between those of the white and red tees. Gold tees are often utilized by senior golfers or players who prefer a slightly shorter course than the championship tees.

White: White tee markers typically represent the regular or middle tees. These tees offer moderate yardages and are suitable for most average to skilled male golfers. White tees are commonly used in casual play and club competitions.

Blue: Blue tee markers usually denote the championship or back tees. These tees are positioned farthest from the hole and offer the longest yardages. They provide the most challenging playing conditions and are often used by highly skilled players, professionals, and competitive tournaments.

Black: Black tee markers, while less common, may designate an even farther-back set of tees than the blue tees, providing an additional challenge for highly skilled players.