{"id":12656,"date":"2026-02-16T13:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T02:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ballinagolfclub.com.au\/cms\/?p=12656"},"modified":"2026-02-16T13:00:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T02:00:15","slug":"announcement-transition-to-skill-based-tee-markers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ballinagolfclub.com.au\/cms\/2026\/02\/announcement-transition-to-skill-based-tee-markers\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement: Transition to Skill\u2011Based Tee Markers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ballina Golf &amp; Sports Club will soon be transitioning from traditional gender\u2011based tee markers to a <strong>skill\u2011based tee system<\/strong>. This change reflects our commitment to making golf more welcoming, enjoyable, and accessible for all members and guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many golfers, coloured tees have carried an unnecessary stigma. By shifting to a skill\u2011based model, we\u2019re encouraging every player to choose a tee that best suits their ability, experience, and enjoyment level\u2014regardless of age or gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Changing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The golf course layout itself will remain the same, with only minor adjustments to tee plate positions. The key change involves a refresh of tee marker colours and names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Back Markers:<\/strong><br>Former <strong>Blue Tees<\/strong> \u2192 will become <strong>Orange Tees<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Middle Markers:<\/strong><br>Former <strong>White Tees<\/strong> \u2192 will become <strong>Yellow Tees<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forward Markers:<\/strong><br>Former <strong>Red Tees<\/strong> \u2192 will become <strong>Green Tees<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Course (Occasional Use):<\/strong><br>New <strong>Purple Tees<\/strong>, placed on the fairway\u2014typically adjacent to cart paths.<br>This short\u2011course setup will be used for selected events, beginner sessions, development programs, and fun formats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the Change?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removes outdated gender-based tee distinctions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages golfers to play from tees that fit their skill and driving distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhances enjoyment, pace of play, and course strategy for all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aligns the club with modern golf industry best practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Will This Happen?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will begin updating the tee markers over the coming weeks. During this transition, we appreciate your patience as signage, scorecards, and digital systems are updated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ballina Golf &amp; Sports Club will soon be transitioning from traditional gender\u2011based tee markers to a skill\u2011based tee system. 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