Our first tee markers were made of carbon steel, and they rusted. That is the honest start of how Druzak Golf Tees ended up building every marker from stainless steel with a specialized painting process.
What went wrong with carbon steel
A tee marker lives outside all year. It meets morning dew, sprinklers, rain and fertilizer. Our laser cut edge was so sharp that powder coat would not last on it, and the first carbon steel markers started to rust. A marker with a rusty edge does not look like a course that pays attention to detail, so we did not ship it as good enough.
What we changed
We made two changes:
- Stainless steel at the core. It resists rust from the inside out instead of relying on a coating alone.
- A specialized heavy-duty painting process. It is the kind of process used on heavy equipment, and it keeps its color and durability. We no longer powder coat.
Why this matters when you buy
Some imported markers look shiny when they arrive and then fall apart, because the painting was done cheaply. Rust and flaking paint follow. We would rather make fewer markers that last. Every marker is cut from stainless steel in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, then finished and assembled by hand.
What this means when you order
You choose from black, blue, white, red, yellow or green. Any other paint color adds a $300 paint charge, and the colors inside your logo carry no extra charge. If you want to see how a color looks with your own logo, ask for a FREE design proof. We show you the color and lettering before we cut anything.
Frequently asked questions
Why did you stop using carbon steel?
Our laser cut was so sharp that powder coat would not last on carbon steel, and the markers started to rust. We moved to stainless steel and a heavy-duty painting process.
What colors can I choose?
Black, blue, white, red, yellow or green are our standard paint colors, matched to real paint samples. Any other paint color adds a $300 paint charge. Colors in your own logo are painted separately and carry no extra charge.
