How Rickie Fowler Built the Perfect Backyard Turf Project With Southwest Greens

When a PGA Tour pro wants a practice setup on their property, you can be sure it needs to be the genuine article. Rickie Fowler — known for his distinctive style and exceptional short game — turned to Southwest Greens to make his backyard vision a reality, and the results tell the story.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what went into this one-of-a-kind artificial turf installation.

TWO OUTDOOR PUTTING GREENS, ONE PROPERTY

The focal point of Rickie's setup is a pair of custom outdoor putting greens that offer him a professional-grade practice space right outside his door.

The bigger of the two greens covers approximately 1,800 square feet. This one actually has history — Southwest Greens completed it in 2012. It's held up exceptionally well over the years, a real testament to expert installation work. The second green — roughly 500 square feet — is a more recent addition and showcases Southwest Greens' latest premium products.

The second green — roughly 500 square feet — is a more recent addition and showcases Southwest Greens' latest premium products.

Both greens include GB177 synthetic turf, a high-performance putting surface that provides the reliable roll and speed a player like Rickie requires during training sessions. The smaller green also got a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, lending it that crisp, defined edge you'd expect at a top-tier golf facility.

The result? A two-green setup that allows Rickie work on all aspects from mid-range putts to precise lag putting, right from the comfort of his own backyard.

NOT JUST FOR GOLF

Here's where the project gets really interesting. Rickie's property isn't just a golfer's retreat — Southwest Greens also installed a bespoke bocce ball court complete with precision-laid synthetic grass that delivers smooth, consistent play game after game. It's the type of addition that turns a backyard into a genuine entertainment space.

And for the performance-focused side of things, Southwest Greens installed synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting practice area, specifying Bolt turf for that project. Bolt is built to handle high-impact athletic applications, making it a strong choice for a sport that calls for a dependable, safe landing and approach surface.

WHY ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES THE MOST SENSE FOR SERIOUS ATHLETES

For a professional player juggling a demanding tour schedule, the last thing you want is a natural grass putting green that needs ongoing irrigation, mowing, and annual reseeding. A synthetic grass installation looks picture-perfect year-round with minimal upkeep — and that's a real advantage when your prep time is at a premium.

Artificial putting greens in Albuquerque have improved dramatically. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is engineered to mimic the feel and playability of a real bentgrass green, so the hours he logs at home translate directly to his results on the course.

CLAIM A PERSONALIZED PUTTING GREEN OF YOUR OWN

You don't have to be a PGA Tour pro to have a Albuquerque backyard putting green that turns heads. Southwest Greens of New Mexico constructs custom artificial putting greens for commercial and residential properties of all sizes — whether you're after a small 200-square-foot green to sharpen your short game or a multi-hole design like Rickie's.

From the first design to the final blade of synthetic grass, every Southwest Greens installation is built with the same attention to detail you experienced on this project.

Ready to begin planning your very own outdoor putting green in Albuquerque? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what is possible in your Albuquerque space.