Using Steel Discs as Golf Ball Markers

Short answer

Yes. Thin, coin-size Steel Discs make durable, inexpensive golf ball markers. They lie flat on the green, don’t crack like plastic, and can be engraved, painted or stamped. Because they’re steel, they also stick to magnetic hat clips and divot tools.

Marking a golf ball on the green with a steel disc: the marker goes right behind the ball, the ball is lifted and cleaned, then replaced before the marker is picked up Marking Your BallOn the GreenPutting LineSteel Disc MarkerRight Behind the Ball1MarkDisc Behind the Ball2Lift and CleanMarker Stays Down3ReplaceThen Pick Up the DiscSide view of a thin steel disc lying flat on the green beside a golf ball, and an engraved steel marker snapping onto a magnet glued into a divot tool Lies Flat on the GreenThin Steel DiscSits FlushStays Out of Other Players' PuttsSnaps to a Divot ToolABEngraved MarkerSnaps OnMagnet Gluedin the Head
Set the steel disc right behind the ball before you lift it. The thin disc lies flat on the green and snaps onto a magnet glued into a divot tool.

Why Steel Discs Work Well

Durable

Steel won’t crack or chip like plastic or ceramic markers.

Flat and Low

Thin discs sit flush on the green and won’t affect other players’ putts.

Magnetic-Friendly

They stick to magnetic hat clips, divot tools and cart holders.

Inexpensive

Buy a pack and keep spares in every bag.

Ideas for Customizing

  • Engrave initials, a logo or a club name.
  • Paint or enamel them in team colors.
  • Stamp them with metal letter stamps.
  • Add a dome sticker or epoxy dome with artwork.

Make a Magnetic Marker Holder

Glue a small Disc Magnet into a hat clip, divot tool or scorecard holder, and your steel marker stays put until you need it.

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