Most course designers and tournament directors spend days — sometimes weeks — creating signage. But what if you could do it in under 30 minutes?
Here’s the usual scenario: you have a beautiful course or a great tournament layout, and you want to create tee signs or a caddie book. But you quickly realize that making signage both good-looking and precise is harder than it seems.
Your other option is to hire an external designer — but that’s expensive, and most designers rarely visit the venue, which means the signs are often inaccurate.
This guide shows you how to create professional, precise signage in less than 30 minutes with Parkdly, a tee sign and course map design software. Whether you’re working on a permanent course or a temporary tournament layout, Parkdly helps you produce signage that is accurate, visually consistent, and branded with your club or sponsors.
By the end of this process, you’ll have print-ready tee signs for your course or a world-class caddie book for your event.
Step 1: Choose Your Area
Start by signing into Parkdly Studio (you can try it for free).
- Create a course inside Parkdly.
- Select your area on the satellite map where your course or event is located.
- Parkdly automatically generates a satellite-based background for your course map, ready for you to add fairways.
Step 2: Create the Disc Golf Tee Signs
With your course map in place, begin adding fairways one by one.
- First, place all the fairways roughly in position.
- Then fine-tune: adjust shapes, tee locations, and basket positions.
- Because everything is based on GPS coordinates, Parkdly automatically calculates distances and even suggests par values.
Polish the Tee Signs
Once the fairways are set up, refine each tee sign.
- Place tees and baskets accurately using the satellite image, the interactive map, or your live location with a mobile device.
- Alternatively, use raw GPS coordinates for exact placement.
- Adjust the fairway shape by adding as many control points as needed for realistic detail.
Input Course Details
Now, add important on-course details:
- Trees, bushes, and vegetation (precision is up to you).
- OB lines, hazards, and mandatories.
- Text labels, such as “OB” or “Drop Zone,” directly on the map.
Add Additional Features
Great course maps also show amenities. Don’t forget to include:
- Toilets
- Parking areas
- Trash bins
- Other key facilities players expect
This applies whether you’re creating a caddie book for an event or a permanent course overview.
Add Course and Hole Rules
Finally, highlight rules and specific instructions:
- How OB plays
- Mando paths and drop zones
- Any special or unusual obstacles
These notes ensure clarity and fairness for players.
Step 3: Customize Branding
Now that your course details are complete, it’s time to make your signage look unique and professional.
Tee Sign Templates
Parkdly includes ready-made templates that you can use straight away.
Browse all available templates here: Parkdly Templates.
Interested in a custom template for your organization? Contact us.
Tee Sign Themes
Go further by customizing the theme and color palette. Use ready-made themes, or adapt the colors to match your course, club, or event branding.
Add Logos
Upload logos for sponsors, clubs, or events. Adding logos gives your signage a polished, professional look and is an easy way to deliver visibility for partners.
Step 4: Review and Finalize
Before exporting, review your signage:
- Ensure all important details are visible and well centered.
- Zoom in or out as needed for clarity.
- Rotate tee signs so that the orientation aligns with the real-world tee pads.
Step 5: Share and Export
Now you’re ready to share your course with the world.
- Export separate files for tee signs and course map (print-ready PDFs).
- Export the entire package as a branded caddie book.
- Or share a digital version with a simple link.
Final Thoughts
That’s it — from a blank map to professional, branded, and precise signage in under 30 minutes.
Want to try it yourself? Sign up and create your first tee signs with Parkdly for free.