Designer Golf Products

What Designer Golf Products does

Designer Golf Products, Inc. is a Florida-based custom manufacturer of golf course furnishings, signage, and accessories, operating as the golf-vertical brand within the Arete Industries family of site-furnishing companies. The company designs and manufactures its full product line in-house at a Tampa Bay facility, producing more than 330 SKUs including tee signs, tee markers, yardage markers, directional and information signs, benches, bag racks, ball washers, beverage stations, scoreboards, planters, waste receptacles, water coolers, and printed products such as scorecards. Core technology centers on multi-material manufacturing across cast aluminum and bronze, natural and synthetic granite (Terra-Tec), recycled routed plastic (DuraLumber), exotic hardwoods, and the Dendron sustainable material line, organized into a Signature Series (customization-heavy, branding-focused) and a Traditions Series (traditional tongue-and-groove design).

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time project sales of made-to-order customized products, supplemented by recurring professional services including ball washer refurbishing, cast metal refinishing, and tee sign refurbishing. Pricing is quote-based, with the rare disclosed unit price being a cast bronze tee marker at $85 retail ($25 clearance). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a toll-free number, local phone line, website-driven quote requests, and email outreach under the [email protected] domain, with no third-party distributors. Customer segmentation spans public, private, and resort golf courses domestically and internationally, with one notable enterprise reference (Tranquilo Golf Club at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort). The company also sells printed materials and, since April 2020, hand sanitizer dispenser stations, demonstrating responsive product line extensions within its core niche.

Name

Designer Golf Products

Legal name

Designer Golf Products, Inc.

Website

https://designergolfcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Designer Golf Products is a Florida-based custom manufacturer of golf course furnishings, signage, and accessories, serving public, private, and resort courses with 330+ made-to-order products across cast metal, synthetic, and recycled-plastic materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course Furnishings

NAICS

Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAMAGAK

Golf Equipment Repair, Regripping & Customization Services

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Golf Equipment & Apparel Retail

Keywords

• Golf course signage
• Golf course furnishings
• Tee markers
• Course accessories
• Custom golf products

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Golf Course Furnishings Sales: One-time purchase of custom golf course furnishings including tee signs, markers, benches, beverage stations, bag racks, ball washers, and other course accessories. Products are made to order with customization options for branding and materials.
2. Ball Washer Refurbishing Services: Refurbishing services for existing ball washers, extending product lifecycle.
3. Cast Metal Refinishing Services: Professional refinishing service for cast aluminum or bronze signs and markers, removing oxidation and providing new background painting and surface cleaning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Designer Golf Products is a manufacturer of custom golf course furnishings, signage, and accessories, offering more than 330 products including tee signs, tee markers, yardage markers, directional and information signs, benches, bag racks, beverage stations, ball washers, ice chests, planters, waste receptacles, water coolers, and printed products. All products are designed and made to order in-house at the company's Tampa Bay, Florida facility using cast aluminum, cast bronze, granite, proprietary DuraLumber recycled plastic, proprietary Terra-Tec synthetic granite, and exotic hardwoods, with extensive customization across the Signature and Traditions Series product lines. The company also offers ball washer, cast metal, and tee sign refurbishing services.

Product overview

Designer Golf Products is a golf course products manufacturer offering an extensive portfolio of 330+ customizable products for golf courses, clubs, resorts, and communities. The product portfolio centers on three core categories: (1) Signage & Markers including Tee Signs, Tee Markers, and Yardage Markers in various materials (cast aluminum, cast bronze, granite, DuraLumber recycled plastic, Terra-Tec synthetic granite, natural wood); (2) Furnishings including benches, bag racks, beverage stations, ice chests, ball washers, club washers, divot mix storage, planters, podiums, portable bars, range equipment, sanitizer stations, scoreboards, spike cleaners, towel stations, waste receptacles, water coolers, and tables/chairs; and (3) Printed Products (scorecards, yardage guides, rack cards). The company offers two distinct product lines: Signature Series (premium with personalized paneling and 100+ color options) and Traditions Series (traditional design with dado-slot construction). Services include Ball Washer Refurbishing, Cast Metal Refinishing, and Tee Sign Refurbishing. All products are manufactured in-house at the Tampa Bay, Florida facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tee Signs Customizable hole identification signs for golf courses, available in multiple materials and mounting configurations, serving golf facilities that want branded hole signage.
• Tee Markers Tee box position markers available in a range of materials and shapes for golf course operators.
• Yardage Markers Markers indicating distance from tee to green or hazards, manufactured in multiple materials for golf courses.
• Directional Signs On-course wayfinding signs directing golfers to key facility locations.
• Information Signs Informational course signs used to communicate rules, etiquette, and safety reminders to golfers.
• Amenity Boxes Course accessory boxes for dispensing scorecards, pencils, divot tools, and ball markers.
• Bag Racks Golf bag storage racks for bag drop areas, available in multiple sizes and materials.
• Bag Stands Individual golf bag stands for use on-course or in bag drop areas.
• Ball Washers & Consoles Ball cleaning stations and combination units for golf course tee boxes.
• Benches Course seating benches offered in multiple styles, materials, and color options.
• Beverage Stations On-course refreshment stations for beverages, ice, water coolers, and cup dispensers.
• Club Washers Golf club cleaning units with optional course or range branding.
• Divot Mix Storage Divot mix storage containers for tee area access by golfers.
• Ice Chests Course beverage coolers with split lid designs and removable Igloo cooler inserts.
• Message Boards Outdoor message boards for course announcements and condition updates.
• Planters Decorative outdoor planters for ornamental greenery on golf properties.
• Podiums Starter, valet, and greeting podiums for golf course operations.
• Portable Bars Portable beverage bars for use at tournaments and on-course refreshment service.
• Range Ball Crates Storage and transport containers for driving range golf balls.
• Range Dividers Hitting station dividers for driving range facilities, customizable with course branding.
• Range Signs Signage for driving range areas including distance markers, practice instructions, and club branding.
• Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Stations Hand sanitizer dispenser stations for golfers, guests, and employees, with ADA, wall mount, portable, and multi-station configurations and optional waste receptacles, introduced in response to COVID-19.
• Scoreboards Course scoreboards for displaying hole information and player scores.
• Spike Cleaners Shoe cleaning stations to remove debris from golf spikes before entry to the clubhouse.
• Storage Boxes General purpose storage units for golf course maintenance operations.
• Tables & Chairs Outdoor tables and chairs for clubhouse patios, dining areas, and common spaces.
• Towel Stations Towel dispensers and return cabinets with course logo customization for fitness, pool, and golf facilities.
• Umbrellas Outdoor umbrellas for golf course patios, seating areas, and cart paths.
• Waste Receptacles Trash and recycling bins in multiple configurations, capacities, and openings for golf course use.
• Water Coolers Water coolers and stations in eco-friendly hardwood or recycled plastic, in portable and post-mounted formats.
• Ball Washer Refurbishing Service Service to restore and refinish existing ball washers, extending product lifecycle.
• Cast Metal Refinishing Service Professional refinishing service for cast aluminum or bronze signs and markers, removing oxidation and repainting.
• Tee Sign Refurbishing Service Refurbishing service for existing tee signs including surface treatment, repainting, and optional logo and information updates.
• Printed Products In-house printed materials for golf courses including scorecards, yardage guides, rack cards, yardage books, and yardage cards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 330+ golf course products available
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered parent/related and sister brand.

• Arete Industriesparent/relatedOthersParent company of Designer Golf Products. Sales email contacts use @areteindustries.us domain. Part of the Arete family of brands serving various site furnishing needs.
• R3 Site Furnishingssister brandOthersSister brand under Arete Industries focused on site furnishings for theme and amusement parks, gyms, fitness and recreation, restaurants and foodservice, sports and concert venues, zoos and museums. Referenced in context of COVID-19 response products.
• Site Essentialssister brandOthersSister brand under Arete Industries focused on outdoor signs and furnishings for municipalities, communities, HOAs, and public spaces. Referenced in context of directional signage and course accessories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/designergolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/DesignerGolfCo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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