I've never seen signs like that, I have to say that is a great idea, I really like those.
It's been a while since I've played Idlewild, I need to make it back up that way soon. Like the signs on the link, I bet those look great on the course!
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I've never seen signs like that, I have to say that is a great idea, I really like those.
It's been a while since I've played Idlewild, I need to make it back up that way soon. Like the signs on the link, I bet those look great on the course!
I will take some of our new course some day...they are very pretty too.
Omega SuperSloth
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i think some of where im coming from is a regional thing we have almost all natural teeboxes here so quite a few courses the tee sign marks the end of the tee so it has to be in the front .
skottyb
Eagle Member
sawweet... I havent played there in a couple of years, going to get my fix this weekend though, you're too lucky to live that close..
I went out and finally took some at Alexander Park:
And where they are in relation to tee:
Oh man! I didn't even see that can there or I would've grabbed it...If you left it you are a douche!
And where they are in relation to tee:
Oh man! I didn't even see that can there or I would've grabbed it...If you left it you are a douche!
80playedin10states
Banned
tee signs near the end of the tee are trouble..people will complain about them being in view when throwing...but for me, i hate worrying about smacking my hand on one like i did in carloina at ecu..hard when you have a 7 ft wing span
NatiBuckeye
Eagle Member
I love the Idlewild signs....
You actually have a real view of the hole not the normal cartoony BS
The GREAT thing about the Idlewild signs that nobody knows...except after I tell you...everyone will know is....Houck did the graphics for us...but we ourselves printed the signs in the Boone County sign department. We printed them on the same reflective metallic material that stop signs are printed on and attached this sticky back metallic foil to stock sign material. Now...if some smuck damages one of our signs we can go to the sign department and print and create a new teesign. We also anchored the plexiglass to the sign using security bolts that require two specialty tools...one on top and one on bottom to remove the bolts.
Certain hole sponsors paid extra to have a copy of their tee sign sent to them. On some of these we printed on a glossy vinyl material used for banners..this makes an excellent material to frame and put on the wall.
Certain hole sponsors paid extra to have a copy of their tee sign sent to them. On some of these we printed on a glossy vinyl material used for banners..this makes an excellent material to frame and put on the wall.
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Is that shot taken from the back of the tee looking towards the basket?
I.e. is the tee sign near the back of the tee or the front?
It is near the back...you are looking towards the basket.
I think they are kind of backwards but they are pretty enormous and level so it doesn't matter as much.
You can see the red tee ahead, it is a normal shoebox design.
I think they are kind of backwards but they are pretty enormous and level so it doesn't matter as much.
You can see the red tee ahead, it is a normal shoebox design.
I don't think signs have to be visually exacting as long as they capture the most important features of a hole. The cartoony look is great if it works; hand painted signs work... but I think the features that need to be on any great sign are:
- Hole number -- make it large and high contrast so it can be seen from a distance
- Distance -- If there are multiple tees or pins, list the distance for each combination
- Map of the hole -- show where the major trees are, bodies of water, any OB, any other distinguishing marks, and show with an arrow the most common line(s) to the basket.
- Directions to the next tee -- show someone how to get to the next teebox. If there are special conditions -- like a long walk -- include those on the sign. Nothing worse than finishing a hole and having no idea where to go.
- If the pin moves into different positions, the sign should be designed to indicate the current pin position. Lots of ways to do this, but it is - IMHO - essential to any good signage that you know where to go. Not just what three places you MIGHT have to go. I want to know where to throw THIS ROUND without walking up the fairway to look.
- For courses with multiple tees -- clearly have the signage mark WHICH tee you are on, and WHERE the other tees are relative to where you are standing. Ideally, each Teebox should have its own teesigns -- not just one set of teeboxes. Teesigns for all teeboxes.
- Sign placement -- signs should be behind and off to the side of any teepad. I'd say place all signs at least 5' away from the side and 10' from the back of any teepad. Many people start their runnup before the teebox, and it's nice not to have the sign in the way. Placing the tee back also allows other players on the card to study the hole and think about what they want to do when it is their turn -- in theory, this should increase speed of play.
- Durable/Fadeproof. Make signs as long-lasting as possible. Also, if they can be designed so they blend into the landscape, that's even better. Make the course feel as natural as possible.
- Redundancy -- as a final note, in areas prone to vandalism, it is great if the teebox itself can reinforce the main points of the sign. At least the hole number should be permanently placed on the teepad somehow (9red) or whatever. If possible, a simple arrow showing the general direction of the hole and the distance is even better. This means that in the event of a lost sign, people can still find their way around the course.
- Finally, don't forget that Maps should work hand-in-hand with signage. Pin markings should also work. There are lots of ways to direct players to the next hole from the pin -- use one or more of these methods. People don't always remember to look at the signs for next hole information, so including it on/around the basket as well does wonders in aiding navigation. Do everything you can to make your course easy to navigate. It's a sign of care and professionalism.
You know what, I am surprised that Rankin Lake hasn't been brought up yet, they only have these signs on the front 9 but they are amazing. I did not really read them when I played but I was thinking about them and started really looking and wow, tips and tricks...pretty cool:
Website with signs and pics of front 9:
http://www.gastondiscgolf.com/club/Courses/tabid/56/Default.aspx
Website with signs and pics of front 9:
http://www.gastondiscgolf.com/club/Courses/tabid/56/Default.aspx
My new favorite (Silver Mountain):
The hole signs also show large rock out croppings/gravel pits, water, and large trees where appropriate.
The hole signs also show large rock out croppings/gravel pits, water, and large trees where appropriate.
My favorites were at Tyler state park. They have accurate pictures showing the placement of the multiple tees and in some cases multiple pads. Along with the basic obstacles in the way. They were easy to understand and gave good directions. The best part that really set them apart was the way they had set up a dial to tell you which tee the basket was on. I have been on courses when you have no idea which one to use because there is no marker and you cannot see it. Nice job to the club at Tyler!
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/gallery.php?id=29&mode=gal#
The picture does not do it justice.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/gallery.php?id=29&mode=gal#
The picture does not do it justice.
The tee signs at Idlewild are spectacular. After the first time around any course, who needs them?
You know what, I am surprised that Rankin Lake hasn't been brought up yet, they only have these signs on the front 9 but they are amazing. I did not really read them when I played but I was thinking about them and started really looking and wow, tips and tricks...pretty cool:
Website with signs and pics of front 9:
http://www.gastondiscgolf.com/club/Courses/tabid/56/Default.aspx
those are very similar to the ones at pyramids, which have them seperate for each basket (discatcher and mach v).
Those are cool!
Mattallica
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buckhorn has nice signs, as does cedar hills
two courses that I love and don't have any signage at all are cedarrock and wellsprings in burlington, amazing
two courses that I love and don't have any signage at all are cedarrock and wellsprings in burlington, amazing
Timber
Birdie Member
Here's my latest draft of the signs I am making for Burke Lake
Still have some tweaking to do on the trees and text properties.
Still have some tweaking to do on the trees and text properties.
My favorites that I've seen were at Golden Gate Park in SF
