Signage

[ERicJ]

Originally Posted by Omega SuperSloth

i think the 4x4 posts with the info carved or burned in seem to work best because you can easily paint over graffiti and they are very cheap to replace and very hard for douchebags to break.

Truth to that.

Also, those type of signs tend to be low enough that even when installed at the front of a tee box (hate that) you won't whack your hand on one on a follow-through.

[hippiediscdude]

We have the 4x4 signs at a local course out here and even those got trashed pretty quickly, or just disappeared all together. At one of the other course we had signs that were two 4x4 posts with a 2-3 inch thick board to mount the actual sign to, then they put the signage on and covered it with a 1/4" thick piece of lexan then screwed it in at the corners. I dont think they lasted a full season. For some reason alot of the casuals out here take pleasure in destroying the course, and or covering it with graffiti. Kind of annoying, makes the course look like crap, and gives the sport a bad image.

[scarpfish]

When shopping for signage, I'd advise going for the following characteristics.

1. Durable enough to stand up to the elements.
2. Cheap enough to replace when vandals or the elements get to them, (and in time they will), or when the hole changes.

The problem I see with too much course signage is that its too flimsy, or too deluxe. I like the metal frames on the DGA signs, even though the sticker diagrams are downright awful.

[Omega SuperSloth]

Originally Posted by ERicJ

Truth to that.

Also, those type of signs tend to be low enough that even when installed at the front of a tee box (hate that) you won't whack your hand on one on a follow-through.

thats a good point , i dont think ive ever actually hit my hand on any signs but just the fact that the map style signs or so visable the thought is there and sometimes thats enough to throw you off . i think thats another reason i would suggest 4x4s over the pole and map signs .

ive seen some pictures of courses with rock signs which i think would be another low out of your visual idea that could also be a little more douch proof than fancier styles and also go good with a more natural course like we have in texas.

[DiscChick]

Graffitiing, sign-stealing bastards have ruined it for the rest of us.

I understand that installation and upkeep of signs can be expensive. But it is such a plus to the course if there are signs. And if the cost is too much, make a map available on-line. That seems to be the most cost-effective solution to the problem.

[DGtourist]

Originally Posted by scarpfish

When shopping for signage, I'd advise going for the following characteristics.

1. Durable enough to stand up to the elements.
2. Cheap enough to replace when vandals or the elements get to them, (and in time they will), or when the hole changes.

The problem I see with too much course signage is that its too flimsy, or too deluxe. I like the metal frames on the DGA signs, even though the sticker diagrams are downright awful.

Those dga signs are pretty cheesy on the graphics but have made countless rounds of golf better.

[Omega SuperSloth]

those map style signs look cool but are so inacurate visually, most of the time they dont help you determine which basket your throwing at at all. A board or brick with an arrow and the distance would be more effective and would help keep the cost down ,which is key to getting courses built and maintained, especialy non taxpayer funded courses whos very survival might depend on how much it cost to keep it open.

[33tango]

Anyone ever seen a course with Fiberglass Field Marker Posts?



Not a lot of room for a picture, but a simple #1 244YDS would fit. They look pretty tough.

[Omega SuperSloth]

Originally Posted by 33tango

Anyone ever seen a course with Fiberglass Field Marker Posts?



Not a lot of room for a picture, but a simple #1 244YDS would fit. They look pretty tough.

244 yards thats a monster i think you might need a map for that one

[33tango]

Originally Posted by Omega SuperSloth

244 yards thats a monster i think you might need a map for that one

yar yar! I forgotted and used yds in my example instead of feet. I'm sure there are holes over 732 feet out there

kk how about #1 244 and leave off feet or yards, more stickers cost more. What do you really need on a tee sign? Tee #, the fiberglass field marker come in red white blue and yellow colors so you could use those for the different tees and not need to indicate that on the sign. Maps are nice but are more susceptible to vandalism, no?