Form is a great component of the entertainment space, with event organizers and sponsors going to great lengths to keep every piece of action super thrilling for fans. In golf, tee markers allow maximum creativity, where brands can advertise in creative ways. Some of the most interesting branded tee markers in pro tournaments include tractors, FedEx delivery trucks, chicken, paint buckets, and airplanes. In this article, we cover ten fun tee box markers in golf that fans will never forget.
Top 10 Coolest Golf Tee Markers
John Deere Classic
The PGA TOUR’s John Deere Classic boasts some of the most interesting tee markers in professional golf, showcasing the company’s heavy equipment in miniature form. Over the years, the long-time title sponsor has switched up their branded tee markers to represent their different product offerings, ranging from farm tractors to skid steer loaders with drill screws. Considering the lush green landscapes of golf courses, their tractors blend in quite nicely!
Barbasol Championship
Since 2015, the Barbasol Championship has turned heads on the PGA TOUR thanks to the American shaving brand’s unique tee markers. Golfers and fans were treated to cans of shaving cream all over the course as tee markers, with the candy stripes on the Barbasol can adding to the visual appeal. Unfortunately, the company terminated its sponsorship deal after the 2023 event which means fans will miss the shaving cream cans in the years to come.
Valspar Championship
One of the events the golf community looks up to every March on the PGA TOUR is the Valspar Championship, and for good reason. The title sponsor is a paint manufacturer and, as such, provides the most colorful tour event, using branded paint cans as tee markers. The unique branding is an effective marketing tool for all the event’s participants and also spices up the championship’s visual aesthetics.
FedEx St. Jude Championship
Every August, the PGA TOUR’s FedEx St. Jude Championship is the first FedExCup playoff event in Memphis, Tennessee. The title sponsor is known for employing innovative branding throughout the event, including using miniaturized die-cast trucks as tee markers. The popular shipping and logistics company has different types of trucks in its fleet, and it is no surprise to find a unique ‘truck’ on each hole.
Sanderson Farms Championship
Most people love chicken, and whenever the Sanderson Farms Championship on the PGA TOUR takes place every October, fans get to visualize their favorite delicacy all over the course. The poultry farming title sponsor uses colored chicken as tee markers, with the painting done by patients at the Friends of Children’s Hospital, the primary charity beneficiary of the event.