Discover why Golden Bear is the fan-favorite out of all our turf.

A Cut Above

Southwest Greens and Nicklaus Design partnered in 2004 and has grown a great deal over time in both design and turf technology. All customers can expect custom-designed golf greens installed by certified Southwest Green dealers across the United States. Now everyone can experience the most playable artificial grass for backyard putting greens. Golden Bear is the best-in-class — it features professional design, installation, and our exclusive turf products.

Southwest Greens Systems

Southwest Greens is glad to display the evolution of its strategic relationship with Nicklaus Design that incorporates the industry-leading, premier design expertise in golf and grass products installed by Southwest Greens’ team of certified and trained dealers. This integrated design process resulting in two companies to efficiently distribute Nicklaus Design Specifications. Southwest Greens utilize Nicklaus Design templates to design and distribute a custom, premium, accurate artificial golf turf product to its franchises.

Linked by Perfection

Partnership Results in Premier Turf

Established by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, Nicklaus Design is known around the world as the the premier golf course designer. Unsurpassed in offering the most challenging, enjoyable, and memorable courses for play. Nicklaus Design is synonymous with greatness.

In partnership with Nicklaus Design, Southwest Greens of Jacksonville is happy to offer an exclusive new line of Golden Bear synthetic turf.

The Most Accurate Turf on the Market

Our premium-grade synthetic turf is Golden Bear, delivering the look, feel, and play of natural grass. It is the turf selected by both amateurs and PGA Tour players for their own yards. In other words — it is the most accurate playing surface available on the market today. We analyze natural and artificial systems in order to know the critical factors required to deliver championship performance. Even though it is created with golf in mind, our long-life, high-quality turf may also be installed at high-volume locations such as playgrounds and recreational areas.

As the undisputable leader in synthetic turf installation technology and world-class golf course design, Southwest Greens has perfected the best process to enhance the level of play, along with the aesthetics of the green itself.

In partnership with Nicklaus Design, Southwest Greens has implemented an integrated design process using a CAD platform and library of Nicklaus green designs which range from 750 to 5000 sq ft. Our trained Southwest Greens designers can personalize the green to suit your requirements using the illustrious design principles and templates created by Nicklaus Design. With over five decades of experience, 425 golf courses in 46 countries worldwide and 310 golf courses in 40 states in the United States, you know Nicklaus Design builds professional golfer-designed synthetic turf and the very best in golf course design.

The Gold Standard for Playability

Synthetic Turf That Raises the B.A.R.

(Bounce, Aim, Roll)

Our Golden Bear Turf is the ultimate in quality, look, and performance for synthetic turf products. This advanced synthetic turf rolls, bounces, and receives the same as a pro course. Shot after shot, Golden Bear gives you the most accurate aim of any putting surface. Playability is so life-like, you will swear you’re putting on the real thing. It is simply the best turf on Earth.

Championship Bounce

20-25% More Ball Retention

Our Golden Bear Turf brings you championship-level bounce in your own backyard. Scientifically cultivated and tested to have 20-25% more ball retention than other prime artificial turf for great playability. Learn more about bounce here.

Consistent Aim

Two Times Better Aim

Golden Bear Turf’s aim is scientifically developed and tested to simulate championship-quality putting greens. Shot after shot, Golden Bear has the tightest perimeter and the most accurate aim of any putting surface for championship-level consistency. Learn more about aim here.

True Roll

Truer and Closer to Grass

With Golden Bear Turf, you will experience smoother rolls that compare to playing on your favorite championship course. Scientifically developed and tested to behave like natural grass, from the initial bounce off the clubface, to the spin transition, to the smooth ball roll into the cup. Learn about roll here.

The Southwest Greens Difference

Southwest Greens of Jacksonville have been able to quantify key performance indicators. By understanding which variables impact performance, we are able to replicate natural greens.

With Golden Bear Turf, you will experience smoother rolls that compare to playing on your favorite championship course, right on your very own backyard putting green.

Take a look at our Gold Bear Turf and discover why golfers around the world love Southwest Greens.

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