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Getting all the details right..

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We worked with Sunset Country Club for their event called The Invitational. They use their tournament logo on their mini-flags, tee markers and of course on their tee markers. This gave a ‘complete look’ to their event and added presentation value by miles. 

Here’s a look at their mini-flags and tee markers. Extra nice markers are a great touch for your bigger tournaments versus using your every day ones. 

For their awards, we did horse race and shootout awards.Their prize table is going to look really nice and will be something that players talk about!

All about the trophies

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Hi everyone. We are in the thick of tournament season, and are living breathing trophies; really. We’re excited to show you what we’ve been up to thanks to the creative minds of our clients and designers. 

Our welder created a 3D tree award based on photos our clients sent. Here’s what we did for Champions Run’s oak tree. We’ll have more trees to look at soon.We’re about to make one that’s modeled from the course’s tree that resembles broccoli.. We get all kinds of requests here at RHI..

For the ladies’ tournaments, Blue Jack chose a 3D flower award, and then we made the Gold Shoe award for a local organization. 

Derby trophies are fun to make. Here’s Spurwing’s derby award. They chose a 4″ steel base that our welders created ‘tree bark’. Because it’s made from steel, there’s weight to it despite the ‘small’ size.. Then there’s a horseshoe on our ‘standard’ base made for a private tourney. Clean and simple. 

We’ve worked with Pete Dye the last few year’s, and it’s been fun making 3D coal carts. They have a coal cart on their facility, which makes these trophies unique to their club. That’s what we encourage clients to do; showcase something that is unique to their club like a specific tree, or something that’s a landmark theme.

We made tomahawks for Wyoming Valley’s winners, shotguns for a charity event, and clubs/shot guns trophies for the Big Sky & Birdie event in Montana. 

The Whipporwill trophies are a good example of how a color change can be all that’s needed to make a trophy fresh. They’ve done 2 shades of blue and then debuted with red steam shovels. Their event is called The Steamshovel Invitational. 

For Red Rock CC, we used round trophies for their champions, and square awards for their flight winners. We layered their rock logo for a dimensional effect. Then we made a 3D lamp post, which is Carmel Country Club’s logo. Our designer first created this design at the 2016 PGA Show while they were talking to us. 

Elmcrest CC is doing several events with us. These creative trophies came from sketches that they sent us, and then we made them 100% custom. 

That’s all we have for trophies to share today. You’re welcome to browse our tournament supply section for more ideas. We update our galleries weekly. 

Range Update Projects

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Our first range update project to share is for Oak Hills Country Club, which is a private club in San Antonio, Texas. We used  brown powder coat to give a rustic, yet polished feel for their driving range. For their bag stands, we  added a cup holder and drilled holes for their alignment rods. 

 

 

We made club cleaning stations and range trash buckets about the same size for a clean look. 

Then there’s their putter stand to match. 

Next project is for Rock Barn Country Club’s range. We wanted to share this project because of the ball crate that we made for them with the movable door. This box holds about 300 balls, and has open handles for easy transporting. 

On their bag stands, we used smooth square tubing instead of twisted and then sprayed a textured powder coat in hunter green. It also has a low-profile cup holder. This style has the option of a towel hook, too. 

We used the icon logo for the rest of their range, so to switch it up, we used their course name on their dividers, but kept the coloring consistent. 

 

Stayed tuned for more featured projects, and other product blog posts!

 

Driving Range Update Ideas & More

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Hi. Today let’s look at a couple of projects that we’ve been working with.

First, is the Mountaintop Lake & Golf Club PROJECT. We worked closely with the head pro there on every detail of the new product line up. Let’s start with the custom amenity carts that Fox designed with us. 

This is the cart that together we designed for his North End, which is the self-service side. We wanted to keep everything covered in case of rain. There’s the insulated cooler, and then the large storage area in the bottom. Because of the shape of the build, we added pneumatic wheels to the end.

On their South End, we designed an amenity cart that was larger. Rain was still a concern, so we build 2 removable lid sections, as well as a bracket on the side so that they could attach an umbrella on if they wanted to. There’s an insulated cooler on this one too. 

For their bag stands, we made the kickplate bag stand for their self-service end, and something completely different for their full-service side. The full service stand holds clubs at an angle. 

Also, on the driving range, we made ball corrals with weld bumps to keep the balls from being stuck in the corners. 

For signage, we made a driving range sign in a style that we call the ‘range tree.’

Here’s the other signs that we made for Mountaintop:


Mountaintop wanted to keep with the same color theme on their tee markers. We made 2 styles, and direction tee markers. 

The 2nd course that we’re showing off today is the Part 2 Project for Green Brook Country Club in New Jersey. 

First, we made their insulated coolers. They chose a 2-toned gray powder coat that has 2 shades of gray. 

We’ve made driving range clock signs for them before, but they wanted another style with a movable x base. for their driving range. 

Usually, we stick with 1 color scheme, but their course has 2 different club color schemes. This is the club cleaning station that we made. We still kept the logo consistent like on everything else that we’ve made for them. 

Here’s their starter’s tray. We designed it specifically to fit their scorecards. We make starter boxes with lids and without in different styles and layouts. 

You can’t see it in this photo, but there’s stakes welded behind the circle plate so that the sign can be inserted into the ground. It’s a low key directional sign. 

We also made trash can enclosures. The top portion is removable so that staff can lift it and take out the trash. There’s handles on the sides of the shell to make it easy to move.

Lastly, this style of podium is our slanted top style. I really like this one because it as top storage (top in hinged) and back storage with shelves.  You can choose casters as an add-on.

We’ll be sharing more projects soon! If you have photos of your RHI products, you’re welcome to email it to your RHI sales team. We love seeing the accessories at the facilities. 

Trophies & More

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We’re getting a lot of calls about trophies lately, and we’re gearing up for a great 2017 trophy season. If you want some inspiration, here’s what we’ve been up to lately on the award side of things. 

The Masters awards in the shape of your state have been getting quite a few requests. Our welder might not be a fan of it, but the uniquely shaped awards are really cool. 

Squire Creek CC did that Par 3 award (above) and (below) the flower trophy, as well as the scary skull/crossbones. Here’s an easy example of how we can make each of your awards look different from each other if you’d like. That way each tournament has their own unique identity/brand. Or we can keep it consistent. Whatever you prefer. 

Next is the cannon awards for Gaillardia. We really like these and they work great for matchplay trophies. 

Here’s another state themed trophy but in a different style. Reynolds Lake Oconee asked us to make these a 2nd year in a row. 

Here’s what the Florida State Golf Association had us do for their shootout events. Their logo looks really nice, but we can also make a skeet there in case its a skeet shooting event. 

2nd roadrunner themed award for La Quinta CC. To mix things up for this event, we changed the shape of the base from rectangle to a ‘freehand’ shape. We got a little artistic here. 

Have you been searching for a bear trophy? Here’s a flight winner award that’s bear themed for Toscana CC. 

Here’s the Hole In One Plaque that we made for Twin Orchards.

Besides trophies, we’ve been busy with tee markers lately. Here’s a look at what some other courses are up to. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Signs we have the Pace of Play Check Sign for Stone Canyon, & the PGA West ‘NO CARTS’ sign. 

That’s all for today’s blog. Thanks, and have a great weekend!

 

Driving Range Setups

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Today’s blog is a look at the driving range. We get questions about how metal will look against wood sometimes. Here’s an example of what it could look like if you already have wooden products, but want to introduce a more durable material that  needs a lot less maintenance…

An extra thought is that if you find that you’re not in love with the wooden applecrates; we have a solution. The ball crates that we make are easier to get balls out and are easier to use as well as maintain. Here’s a couple examples:

 

While we’re on the subject of ball boxes, we also make half-barrel ball baskets like on this example. 

 

You can lay the baskets on their sides or have them upright. Here’s a look at a couple of driving range setups:

First, is Verde River’s range. They lay their baskets on their sides. The bottom of the baskets have ‘feet’, which make it easy to keep on their sides. 

Players can scoop out balls with their club by tilting the basket towards them at Big Canoe. The baskets are tilted easily with one’s foot. 

Thanks for reading today’s blog on the driving range!

Tournament Season

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Here’s a look at what a couple of our southern courses have done this past week for their tournaments.

 

First, we have the Gunslinger Awards for Arizona’s The Gallery. They’ve ordered these the last few years, and have had a great response. They also do a great setup of their awards at the prize display table. 

For Austin Country Club, we made trophies based off the iconic Pennybacker bridge that’s in their city. It’s something unique to their location, which makes their prize custom for them. 

Desert Mountain in Arizona, wanted to give their winners something that would give the reaction of, ‘wow’.  

We know the trophy was loved, when it’s re-ordered. These bell towers trophies are well-loved and given out each year at The Bridges at Sante Fe. 

Another re-order was Anthem’s shootout award. We use to have the gun upright, but for something different, it’s lying down on a circular base.

Next part of the blog is tee markers. Tee markers will get noticed quickly by players and will add to your presentation significantly. 

 

First Tee Carts

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The Amenity Carts all started with the then director of golf at Isleworth a few years ago. We thought that it was just going to be a one-off piece, but once it posted on our website, everyone else wanted it..

Napa Valley had a new concept, instead of the insulated coolers on the cart like what we usually make, their pro wanted a waste can. It’s classy and a necessity for the range. 

Here’s the dividers for their trinkets. The rest of the bed is empty for storage. 

Next, is the Yardage Tree that we made for Spanish Oak’s driving range. This photo is actually taken 3 years after we made the sign. Doesn’t it look nice? #Durability #RHIGolf

Here’s another example of how RHI products look good for years to come. The PGA West sign is 6 years old.

For driving range bag stands, we have the twisted A-frame bag stand for Indian Hills. The color that you see is called Copper Vein, which is our thickest and most durable powder coat. It’s a two coat process that’s a warm brown with black speckles (it’s beautiful). 

It was nice doing a full colored logo for The Powder Horn’s starter’s podium. We were really able to showcase their logo on this piece. 

 

We made the full order for Nemacolin Resorts the other day. These tee markers are an example of a cutout logo with a colored plate underneath the logo. Through the years, they’re going to love how durable these are. 

Here’s the Dunesgrass tee marker. This style is our ‘upright tee marker’ and it’s one of the easiest styles to touch up. It’s also one of the most ordered tee markers.

The tee marker for Golf Club of Tennesse is on it’s way to them. We bumped up the thickness on these, so there’s no bending of that flag. Again durability is our #1 concern in all of our custom products. 

 

For tournament awards, did you know that we engrave custom medals? 

These trophies went out the door last week. Here’s the perpetual for Jonathan’s Island and one of the Duel in the Desert awards for Anthem. 

Tee Markers

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Made out of durable aluminum, RHI tee markers will look amazing on your tee boxes for years to come with little to no maintenance needed. Affordably priced like all of our products, these are surely to be approved quickly by the committee..  

Here’s a couple of tee markers that we’ve done recently. You’ll start seeing more tee marker posts as we get closer to Opening Day up North.. 

To see more of what some of the best golf courses are doing for tee markers, check out this gallery. The powder coated aluminum looks just beautiful no matter what style you pick.

 

Tournament Awards

Trying to figure out a way to steer your club away from the same crystal that’s given out every year? RHI trophies are beautifully detailed for an upscale and custom look. Talk to our sales and design team to go over the handcrafted details that you would like to give your winners at your next tournament. Pricing is up to you on how detailed you want your award to be designed.

Here’s a look at some of the awards that has gone out our door this month.

These two (below) will be given out at the awards dinner at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando this year for the Travis Matthew team. For the smaller award, we used their Mapes logo, which has seen sales success in their industry. Every year they get creative with their design, and it’s fun to see what design direction that they will give next.

Below is the Superintendent’s award for Spanish Oaks.

Meep meep! Here’s the roadrunner award that we did for La Quinta CC.

For the University of Missouri, we created the 6 Mizzou Columns. 

This has to be one of my favorite plaques that we’ve done because of the detail involved in the border. What do you think?

We worked closely with Old Stone for their eagle and mountain awards. No detail was overlooked on these custom awards. You know you have a passionate and amazing golf staff when they help design their trophies.

Now if you can’t part with your crystal, why not incorporate a custom base? That’s what Pete Dye Club did with this inter-club award.

For the Ladies at Legacy Ridge, we used their logo for these plaques. We special ordered raspberry powder coat for this, so if you happen to need raspberry paint on your next project, we have it in-stock (: 

We changed up the awards for Victory Ranch this year. Instead of all snowflake medals, we did these cool awards and custom engraved metals (stayed tuned for photos). 

Driving Range Signs Post

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Opening Day is getting closer and closer for the Northern Courses, and we’re starting to see pros getting their orders for range accessories and awards in early. If you need your accessories for opening day, we suggest getting your order reserved in the next couple of weeks. Thanks!

Today’s blog is about driving range accessories. Let’s start with range signs. First, is the hanging range layout sign that we did for Piedmont Driving Club. Then there’s the signs that we refurbished for Circling Raven. If you have a sign from us, we offer a low-cost refurbishing program. Most of our courses don’t need refurbishing until year 6 or longer.

Then there’s the teaching sign for the Troon property, Westin Kierland. It has a movable base for easy moving. 

Last on driving range signage are the clock signs that we did for Schaffer’s Mill and Laurel Creek Golf Course. 

For course signage we did this menu sign for The Powder Horn. 

The strangest things can get stolen, which is what happened to The Madison Club. Their sign went missing, so we made a new one quickly for them. 

It was great working with Parkland G&CC. Here’s a look at how their different products tie in together with a consistent design.