12 Creative Ways To Repurpose Old Golf Tees Around The House And Garden

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After months of enjoying the golf season and getting out onto the course, you might find yourself with bags of leftover tees. These tiny tees can start popping up everywhere, from inside your golf bag to the center console of your car, and are an easy item to just toss into the trash during a cleaning session. Instead of letting those handy old golf tees collect dust or break down in a landfill, you can repurpose them in countless ways to use around the house and garden! For example, some options are more creative, like DIYing your own holiday decor, or more practical, like using old golf tees as plant markers in the garden.

When it comes to repurposing old golf tees, some of the only limitations are with how creative you want to get with the project. Another perk is that many of these upcycle DIYs only require the golf tees, a hot glue gun and glue sticks, like the Gorilla Hot Glue Gun Kit, and any embellishments you want to personalize the final product. The minimal materials and low cost of golf tees make these repurposing crafts ideal for both beginners and experienced DIYers.

If the warm weather has you ready to get outside and plant, there's a way to repurpose golf tees in your gardening process. One simple way to make your garden rows is to use a golf tee and string as a visual for where the seeds are planted. Pop the tee at the end of the row, tie a string around it, and cut to the length needed. Tie the open end to another tee and stick it at the opposite end of the seedling row. Now you've got clear markers on where your plants will sprout.

Round up those leftover golf tees from the season and repurpose them into fun snowflake ornaments. One major perk of this golf tee DIY is that you only need a few materials to get started, like a hot glue gun, a wire and hook, and some glitter if you want a shiny finish. Lay the tees out in your favorite snowflake pattern and use the hot glue to secure them all together. Finish by using paint and glitter to create a snowy effect, then hang using the wire and hook.

Looking for a DIY that leaves you with a game afterward, or maybe you just want a unique piece of table decor that doubles as fun when guests visit? Grab your favorite old golf tees and use them as one of the main pieces in a tabletop peg solitaire game. You'll also need some wood, as well as a drill to make holes for the tees to sit. And once you learn how to play the game, it's great for passing the time and keeping on hand to entertain visitors.

One of the simplest and straightforward ways to repurpose golf tees is to use them as DIY garden plant markers. While you don't need any fancy equipment for this hack, it can be helpful to have a pen or colored markers on hand to note which tees are marking which plants. You can also opt for colorful golf tees as a way to make the identification process easier without requiring you to have anything else on hand.

Love autumn and DIY budget fall decor to make your home feel extra cozy? Grab those old golf tees (and a few golf balls, too) and you've got nearly all the materials needed to make tiny tabletop turkeys. You'll use hot glue to attach all of the components together, making this the perfect craft to get kids involved with. Another perk is that you can reuse the decor season after season, truly giving new life to the golf tees.

Another golf tee repurposing craft that's perfect to get the kids hands-on with is making their very own room decor they can proudly display in their space. For example, with some cotton balls, four golf tees for legs, and a golf ball for the body, you can put together an adorable sheep you can display on a nightstand or on top of a dresser. It will give a whole new meaning to counting sheep when your kids can have their very own flock close by.

Finding DIY home and garden decor ideas on a budget can be tricky, especially if you're a fan of using upcycled items. Wall art and other decorative items from big box retailers can be expensive and may not align completely with your decorative vision. Think outside the box and use any old golf tees to create unique wall art suitable for display in any room of the house. One idea is to glue the tees in a pattern on a sheet of scrapbook paper before placing into a frame and finding a spot to display.

Fans of sewing will love this golf tee repurposing project that turns this unsuspecting item into the base for a DIY flower pincushion. Golf tees are an ideal size for this tiny craft, and colored options can help make this handy floral item feel a bit more fun. The top 'flower' portion of the cushion requires the most sewing, but in the end, provides a safe place to store pins and needles between projects.

While rustic and farmhouse DIY projects have their place, turning golf tees into elegant home decor is possible with a few materials and a creative mindset. One way to approach this hack is to stick old golf tees all around a foam crafting ball before spray painting to finish with a chrome coating using a product like Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray Paint. The final product is a spiky, and somewhat funky, piece of decor that will have your guests asking where you bought it.

Whether you're hosting a golf-themed event or just want to treat the golf lover in your life, creating themed table decor is a great way to keep old tees from ending up in the trash. Themed decor doesn't need to be complicated, as you can just use a clear vase to display the tees and even some golf balls with ease. Place your filled vessels on the main table at your event or line the entryway for guests as they enter your home.

Get in a festive mood by breaking out your crafting kit and making glittery trees you can hang on display. This is another repurposing hack that uses a hot glue gun to attach several tees together to create a festive tree shape that's perfect for hanging on your actual tree or with your other holiday decorations. You can also customize the final color by opting for a traditional green or creating something more unique with a white or colorful glitter finish.

Perhaps one of the most practical and handy ways to repurpose old golf tees is to keep them handy for when you're unexpectedly dealing with stripped threads. This quick method to repair a stripped screw hole uses the golf tee as an opportunity to re-screw into the hole and create new threads. All you have to do is gently hammer the tee into the hole and use a sharp utility knife to cut the excess tee away for a flush finish. Now you can redrill into the tee and save the screw hole.