The short answer: choose ground level markers when you want a clean, low profile that the golfer reads while looking down to tee off, and upright markers when you want the logo visible from across the tee box. Neither is better everywhere, which is why many courses use both.
Ground level markers
A ground level marker sits low in the turf and carries the design on its face. The golfer looks straight down at it while setting up the shot, so the logo reads from above. It stays out of the way of mowers and the golfer's line of sight, and it gives the tee box a quiet, finished look.
Upright markers
An upright marker stands up off the turf on a metal stake and is visible from across the tee box. Both sides carry the design, so it reads from either direction. That makes it the better pick when golfers approach the tee from a distance, or when you want a hole to stand out.
How to decide
Ask where you want the logo seen from. If the answer is "by the golfer standing on the tee," ground level fits. If it is "from the cart path or the previous green," upright fits.
The mixed approach
Many courses run upright markers on signature holes and ground level markers everywhere else. It keeps the course consistent, puts the emphasis where you want it, and lets you spend where it shows.
Our marker studio
You can build either style in the marker studio on our custom tee markers page, check it from every side, and add it to your quote. We then turn it into a FREE design proof with your own logo, so you see the real design before anything is cut.
Frequently asked questions
Can I mix ground level and upright markers on one course?
Yes. Many courses run upright markers on signature holes and ground level markers everywhere else.
Do both styles carry the logo on both sides?
Upright markers carry the design on both sides so they read from either direction.
