Tee signs are one of the most important — and most overlooked — parts of any disc golf course. A clear, well-designed tee sign helps players understand the layout, make confident throws, and enjoy the course the way it was intended to be played.
Whether you’re building a new course or preparing for a tournament, good signage isn’t optional — it’s part of the experience.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through:
- What makes a great disc golf tee sign
- The key elements to include
- How to design your own
- A free template to help you get started
What Makes a Great Tee Sign?
A great tee sign is simple, useful, and easy to read — especially in the middle of a round.
It should show:
- Hole number and par
- Distance(s) from the tee(s)
- A map or layout of the fairway
- The basket location
- OB lines, mandos, or hazards
The best signs help players visualize the hole and make smart decisions. That’s especially important on unfamiliar or wooded layouts.
If you're designing a new course, check out the PDGA’s official guide:
👉 Why and How to Install a Disc Golf Course (PDF)
It includes helpful signage standards, layout planning, and design considerations.
We have also covered everything that is needed when designing a disc golf course to our guide: The Ultimate Disc Golf Course Design Guide
Key Elements to Include in a Tee Sign
1. Hole Number
This should be the most prominent element — easy to see from a distance.
2. Distances
Show distances from all available tees, especially if the hole has multiple pads.
3. Fairway Map
Include the shape of the hole, the basket, OB lines, drop zones, and key landmarks like trees or elevation changes.
4. Par Information
If par varies by tee, be sure to show that.
5. Icons or Markers
Visual cues for mandatories, next tee directions, or course rules.
6. Branding or Logos
Club, course, or sponsor branding adds polish — and helps fund signage for events or long-term installs.
How to Make the Best Tee Signs (with Real Accuracy)
Designing a tee sign isn’t just about how it looks — it’s about how well it communicates the hole. One of the biggest game-changers is designing in true scale.
With Parkdly, everything you place is based on real distances.
- You can model fairways precisely.
- Show exactly how far trees, OB lines, or mandos are from the tee.
- Add fairway widths, landing zones, and C1/C2 areas.
- Visualize elevation changes.
This level of detail gives players confidence, especially on technical or blind holes. It also ensures your tee signs reflect reality — not guesswork.
Great tee signs are clear, useful, and accurate. Parkdly helps you deliver all three.
How to Design It — Without the Frustration
Traditionally, people used tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or PowerPoint to make tee signs. It worked — but it took time, patience, and design experience.
That’s why we built Parkdly — a browser-based tool made specifically for disc golf signage.
With Parkdly, you can:
- Start from professional-quality templates
- Automatically generate hole layouts using real-world map data
- Add distances, par, OBs, mandos, and more in just a few clicks
- Export high-resolution, print-ready PDFs
- Share your designs instantly with a live link
It’s fast, intuitive, and no design skills are needed.
🎁 Free Disc Golf Tee Sign Template
Want to design a tee sign?
We’ve created a simple, editable tee sign template you can use in Parkdly for free.
👉 Use the free template in Parkdly
🚀 Want a Smarter Way?
Skip the manual work and design faster with Parkdly.
- Clean, modern templates built for disc golf
- Accurate layouts based on OpenStreetMap data
- Works in your browser — no install required
- Print-ready high-quality exports and team-friendly sharing options
Whether you're designing for a local club, a pop-up event, or your next tournament layout, Parkdly makes it simple and professional.
🏁 Final Tip
Tee signs aren’t just information boards — they’re part of the player experience.
When they’re accurate, clear, and visually polished, your course feels better to play, easier to navigate, and more welcoming for everyone.
Start with our free template and get started instantly with Parkdly.