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Golf Tee Markers and Their Colors with Marion Ricordeau

White, yellow, blue, red: Which tees should you use? At the tee box of a par-3 hole, Marion Ricordeau explains who each color is intended for and why there are multiple tees.

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Marion Ricordeau · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

On this par-3 hole, Marion Ricordeau shows four colors of balls: two for men, two for women. The Whites are for experienced men, generally with a handicap ranging from 0 to 10 or 15, depending on the course. The Yellows are suitable for players who are improving, or even beginners. As for women, the bruises are for experienced players and the reds For players who are improving or just starting out.

There are also black balls, which are missing here, for extremely experienced players, often pros. These colors are used to give everyone a fairer chance: An experienced man will go much further than an experienced woman or a beginner. Everyone therefore starts from a different place in order to achieve results that are as close as possible.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Identify the colors of the balls on the starting area.
  2. Identify your level: advanced, intermediate, or beginner.
  3. Men: Choose the white ones if you're an experienced player; otherwise, choose the yellow ones.
  4. Women: Choose the blue ones if you're an experienced player; otherwise, choose the red ones.

Key Takeaways

White tees: experienced men, generally with a handicap of 0 to 10 or 15, depending on the course.
Yellow: men who are improving or beginners.
Blue: experienced women; red: women who are improving or beginners.
Black: extremely experienced players, often professionals.
The different starting points make the game more fair.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Start with the white ones, whether you're a beginner or improving.
  • To think that colors are merely decorative: they signify different starting points.
  • Forgetting that disability thresholds vary by golf course.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Identifying Starting Colors Before the Game
  2. Choose a starting point based on your current level
  3. Checking the handicap markers specific to your golf course

Your Questions

What is the difference between the white and yellow balls?

According to Marion Ricordeau, the white tees are for experienced players, generally with a handicap between 0 and 10 or 15, depending on the course; the yellow tees are for players who are improving or even beginners.

What are the blue and red balls used for?

These are the women's starting groups: blue for experienced players, red for players who are improving or beginners.

Why are there multiple tees on the same hole?

To ensure everyone plays on a more level playing field: since an experienced player hits the ball much farther, everyone starts from a suitable spot so that their scores are similar.

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