Every golfer knows that being skilled at putting is vital to achieving a great average. And everyone knows that practice is the only way to become a highly skilled putter. You can head out to the course for practice, and that’s always enjoyable, but it’s not always realistic to do that. What’s the answer? Synthetic putting greens.
A home putting green is what every golfer needs. The benefit of being able to practice anytime is obvious, but have you considered the other benefits? Think of entertaining. A synthetic putting green in your back yard or in your home is the perfect way to entertain your friends! And consider this – after a hard day at work, what better way to unwind than by knocking a few golf balls around? It’s an easy way to ease out of the work day and into a relaxed state.
Synthetic putting greens are made from nylon most commonly, and you’ll hear the terms artificial grass, astroturf or synthetic turf to refer to these putting greens. These terms all stand for basically the same thing. Synthetic turf can be used both outside and inside and has several advantages over trying to create your own putting green out of real grass – mainly it’s much more durable and requires much less maintenance. Some artificial grass is made from recycled materials. This is great for golfers who are interested in ecologically friendly products.
Putting greens can be installed in your yard, inside your home and even on your roof (assuming part of your roof is flat). Some people hire a company to install their new putting green, while Do-It-Yourselfers might prefer to install the putting green themselves. Creative installation can lead to a very realistic putting green with contours and slope if desired. If the putting green is installed outside, it can be highlighted and integrated into the landscape with artful landscaping.
Among the more well-known synthetic putting greens brands are:
Texas Greens – Texas Greens offers several different configurations for your putting green with a very natural looking synthetic grass that putts like bent grass. You can achieve a very natural look and feel, with easy installation in one day.
StarPro Greens – Offering a very realistic look and feel, StarPro Greens has engineered it’s turf to look, feel and putt like bent grass. Made for either indoor or outdoor use, the turf is backed with a rubber coating and UV stabilized to retain color. Installation is easy and quick.
Tour Links – Tour Links offers a practice putting green that is completely weather resistant and customizable, coming with it’s own set of contour pads enabling you to work on your problem areas. The turf is made for accurate speed and feel.
When you’re choosing which of the synthetic putting greens is right for you, consider your needs. Are you buying a putting green purely for fun and relaxation, or for serious practice. Also consider whether you’ll be using the putting green indoors or out, and how much space you have available.
Synthetic putting greens can make a difference in your game, and it can add a great element of fun and recreation to your home or back yard. If you enjoy entertaining, your guests will love it, and for a great way to unwind after a long day at work, there’s nothing more fun!
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Mark