WHY SYNTHETIC GRASS FOR GOLF?

From club to club and green to green, there is a common thing that all courses, putting surfaces, and driving ranges have in common; it’s always well-maintained. When it comes to organic grass, this requires A LOT of work. It’s no easy accomplishment. Conventional grass demands regular watering, mowing, fertilizing, and pesticide treatment. Artificial grass frees up a lot of time, whether you want to add it to your personal or commercial property. Here are some major benefits of artificial greens for you to take into account.

LESS MAINTENANCE

Artificial grass is a simple choice for those looking to decrease the amount of time and money spent on turf maintenance. Chemical herbicides and pesticides won’t be required. Watering and mowing will be no longer necessary. This will save money in the long run because| you no longer have to invest as much into grass maintenance equipment. You will be able to spend more time on the things that matter more - like enhancing your golf game!

ALLEVIATE SEASONAL ALLERGIES

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? If you do or know someone who suffers grass-specific allergies, you know how miserable it can be. Installing artificial turf can assist you lessen the free-floating pollen and alleviate common symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and sore throat. Go through our article on how artificial grass can prevent your symptoms here.

HIGHLY DURABLE

Synthetic greens are developed to handle any weather that comes their way. You’ll even be able to enjoy practicing your game year round in some cases. When you install a superior-quality grass like Southwest Greens, products are resilient to UV exposure, foot traffic, and play. Our turf products are designed and tested for the best aesthetic and results.

FEELS REAL

Again, provided that you purchase a top-notch grass, you can trust it will feel like organic turf. We’ve partnered with Nicklaus Design to bring you the highest quality golf surface in the industry - Golden Bear. This grass is guaranteed to give you the best bounce, aim, and roll and the best overall golf experience.

CONSISTENCY

While the grass itself will not change your swing, you can bet on artificial grass to offer more consistent practice. It will constantly be the correct length and stand up to years and years of play. There’s virtually no downtime once the green is installed, so you can keep improving during the whole year (weather permitting).

HOW TO SELECT THE PERFECT TYPE OF GRASS

We offer green systems tailored to your project. Our golf greens are manufactured to look and play like regular turf; the style of the product mimics a regular rolled putting green. The same can be said for our tee surfaces and fairway/ fringe material; as they absorb shock and mimic natural club to ground interactions. Here are some other components to consider when trying to choose synthetic grass.

BACKYARD GOLF AREA OR COMMERCIAL LOCATION?

Location, location, location. Are you considering installation of a putting green in your Albuquerque backyard? Upgrading sections of a commercial golf course you administer? This will greatly affect the style of grass you'll need.

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO PRACTICE?

The skills you need to work on will hugely affect which green will be the correct choice. Are you looking for a putting surface? Driving range? How about a chipping area? Bunker escapes? We have a variety of turf designs, lengths, and colors to meet your needs.

WHICH PRACTICAL TRAITS DO YOU WANT?

Do you need conventional synthetic grass to flank the golf greens? How about adding a tee box? Will there be any trees or live plants around that the grass will be required to avoid? These are great questions to think about when planning for artificial golf turf.

GOLF GREEN INSTALLATION

Installing golf greens is something we highly recommend you leave in the hands of experts. Some do-it-yourself projects end up being more difficult than their worth, additionally you can face problems early on, like edges peeling up, lumps showing up in the grass - the list goes on. Here’s a quick list of what installing synthetic turfs looks like.

INITIAL CONSULTATION

A turf professional should come out to look at the site where you’d like to put your artificial golf greens. They can guide you on what kind of excavating will need to be done, which grass is a good pick, and what your budget estimate will be.

AGGREGATE LAYER

First, any regular green is removed, and the ground is leveled. Then a base of crushed aggregate will be moistened and shaped to form particular features like breaks and sand traps. This aggregate is commonly consist of crushed stone.

CUSHION PADDING (select projects)

After the aggregate layer is put down and leveled, a cushion padding is added. Cushion is added to aid playability and give added shock absorption or deflection. Pad is added based on the application and wanted outcomes.

TURF SURFACE

Once your aggregate and cushion are done, the turf surface is added. The turf is developed from top-notch polypropylene and shaped to look like organice grass.

INFILL

Now comes the turf infill. The ideal infill will be a mix of fine-coated silica sand to give the synthetic grass weight and that real feel. If you’re going for a cooling technology like HydroChill®, it's added to the infill before the it's is applied to the turf.

STYLING

The last step of the installation procedure is brushing or rolling. This is what creates the best turf effect on a putting green or the lush lookaesthetic of landscape, increasing the realism. Depending on fringe cuts, sand traps, bunkers, etc., this part of installation varies.

You can see a video of our installation here for a deeper understanding.

WHAT DO PRO GOLFERS THINK?

PGA Stars such as Jack Nicklaus, Rickie Fowler, and Anika Sorenstam all use and endorse the artificial putting grass by Southwest Greens. These experts all know that our artificial putting greens are the best on the market. Find out why in this article.

GET A QUOTE

We wish this article has been beneficial if you’ve been considering artificial golf greens. When you’re ready to know your estimate, our group of professionals is here to assist. You can book a slot for a free consultation by contacting us.