WHY ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR GOLF?

From club to club and green to green, there is one single thing that all courses, putting surfaces, and driving ranges have in common; it’s all around well-maintained. When it comes to organic grass, this requires A LOT of upkeepwhich is not an easy feat. Traditional turf requires frequent watering, mowing, fertilizing, and pesticide treatment. Artificial turf frees up a lot of time, whether you are looking to add it to your personal or commercial property. Here are some key benefits of artificial grass for you to think about.

LOWER MAINTENANCE

Synthetic grass is a comfortable option for those looking to decrease the amount of time and resource spent on green maintenance. Chemical herbicides and pesticides won’t be needed. Watering and mowing will be a thing of the past. This will save money over time because| you will not have to spend as much on turf maintenance equipment. You’ll be able to spend more time on the things that matter more - like enhancing your golf game!

EASE 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 synthetic turf can assist you reduce the free-floating pollen and alleviate common symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and sore throat. Go through our article on how synthetic turf 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 have fun while practicing your game all year round in some cases. When you purchase a top-notch grass like Southwest Greens, products are durable to UV exposure, foot traffic, and play. Our turf products are designed and tested for the best aesthetic and results.

FEELS NATURAL

Moreover, provided that you install a top-of-the-line grass, you can be assured it will look and feel like organic grass. We’ve partnered with Nicklaus Design to bring you the highest quality golf surface in the industry - Golden Bear. This grass is guaranteed to provide you the best bounce, aim, and roll and the best overall golf experience.

CONSISTENCY

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

HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT TURF

We provide turf systems specific to your use. Our golf greens are manufactured to look and behave like organic turf; the design of the product mimics a traditionally rolled putting green. The same can be said for our tee surfaces and fairway/ fringe material; as they soak up shock and behave exactly like natural club to ground interactions. Here are some other components to consider when trying to select artificial grass.

BACKYARD GOLF AREA OR COMMERCIAL LOCATION?

Location, location, location. Are you considering installation of a putting green in your Jacksonville backyard? Looking to upgrade sections of a commercial golf course you administer? This will majorly affect the type of turf you'll want.

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO PRACTICE?

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

WHICH REALISTIC CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU WANT?

Do you need organic synthetic turf to surround the golf greens? How about adding a tee box? Will there be any trees or live plants around that the turf will need to be worked around? These are good questions to consider when planning for synthetic golf grass.

GOLF GREEN INSTALLATION

Installing golf greens is something we highly advise you leave to the experts. Some do-it-yourself projects end up being more difficult than their worth, plus you can face problems early on, like edges peeling up, lumps appearing in the turf - the list goes on. Here’s a quick list of what setting up artificial turfs looks like.

INITIAL CONSULTATION

A turf pro should set up a time to inspect the site where you’d like to place synthetic golf greens. They can guide you on what type of excavating will required to be done, which grass is a fine pick, and what your budget estimate will be.

AGGREGATE LAYER

First, any natural grass is removed, and the ground is leveled. Then a base of crushed aggregate will be moistened and molded to form particular features like breaks and bunkers. This aggregate is usually consist of crushed stone.

CUSHION PADDING (select projects)

After the aggregate layer is laid and leveled, a cushion padding is added. Cushion is added to improve playability and give added shock absorption or deflection. Pad is added based on the application and desired outcomes.

TURF SURFACE

Once your aggregate and cushion are added, the turf surface is added. The turf is made from high-tech polypropylene and styled to look like real grass.

INFILL

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

STYLING

The last step of the installation process is brushing or rolling. This is what creates the best effect on a putting green or the lush appearance of landscape, increasing the realism. Depending on fringe cuts, sand traps, bunkers, etc., this phase of the installation process will vary.

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

WHAT DO PRO GOLFERS THINK?

PGA Champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Rickie Fowler, and Anika Sorenstam all use and endorse the synthetic golf greens by Southwest Greens. These professionals all know that our artificial golf greens are the finest in the market. Find out why in this article.

GET A QUOTE

We hope this article has been helpful if you’ve been considering synthetic golf grass. When you’re prepared for a quote, our team of experts is here to guide you. You can schedule a free consultation by connecting with us.