What do different color golf tees mean?

Red tee markers can have two meanings. If the red tees are behind the white tees, it is usually for championship play. The forward tees usually offer the shortest yardage on the course. Green tee markers often have shorter yardage than even the red tee markers, and usually indicate where juniors and beginners hit from.

What color golf tee should I use?

White tees are used by most average golfers and are meant for those who can drive the ball 200 to 250 yards. Blue tees are usually the farthest from the hole and are reserved for experienced golfers or those who have exceptional driving range.

What are the different tees on a golf course?

Most golf courses have at least three sets of tees—the forward tees, middle tees and back (or championship) tees.

What color tees do seniors play from?

The Basics

What are the Tees on a golf course?

In the old days of persimmon woods and balata balls, golf courses typically had three sets of tees: the blue tees for the good player, the white tees for the average player, and the red tees. Red tees-forward tees-senior tees- arrgh!

What’s the best color to use on a golf course?

White: For everyday, casual play, making them the right choice for beginning golfers. Stray from the white tees at your peril. Red: Traditionally used by women, although many women play by using the same tees as men.

What’s the difference between white and blue golf tees?

Blue: Usually slightly ahead of the gold and make the holes shorter, but still plenty hard. Club competitions are played from these tees. White: For everyday, casual play, making them the right choice for beginning golfers. Stray from the white tees at your peril.

What’s the difference between gold and blue on a golf course?

Gold: Invariably the back tees; for blessed strikers only. Blue: Usually slightly ahead of the gold and make the holes shorter, but still plenty hard. Club competitions are played from these tees.