Golf Greens

Golfers have been described as some of the most obsessive sportsmen; they like to play every day, and in the hopes of someday winning the Masters (or at least their club championship) they will practice, practice, practice. As putting is probably the most significant aspect of the game, practicing on golf greens is imperative. Putting around the house takes on new significance for a golfer in search of a way to re-create the golf greens experience; trying to putt a ball across carpeting or hardwood into a cup indoors isn’t realistic. The ultimate toy for a golfer is to have golf greens in the backyard, to replicate the country club experience … but how is that possible? Professionally constructed golf greens featuring natural Bentgrass and Bermuda fringe are cost-prohibitive. And the maintenance required of natural golf greens – daily watering, several precision mowings per week with specialized equipment, regular rolling and compacting and fertilizing and weeding – impractical is a keyword. On the other hand, synthetic golf greens made from artificial turf are a realistic alternative for the golf fanatic. The construction costs are typically less than natural golf greens, sometimes significantly less. Golf greens made with artificial turf require no or minimal maintenance. Yet they play like real golf greens, with more consistency, and can be putted on even in less-than-deal weather.