Installing a home putting green is every golfer’s dream. When bringing your Sunday tee time straight to your backyard, your primary goal should be to make sure the synthetic grass you choose adequately meets your putting needs. Since outdoor putting greens experience long periods of consistent foot traffic and repetitive contact with golfing equipment, it is important to identify the characteristics of artificial grass that are capable of withstanding this level of activity. Together, we’ll dig a little deeper into recognizing the most glaring putting green red flags so you can install and enjoy your new backyard putting green with zero hassle.

It Looks Fake or Low-Quality

Take a look at your synthetic grass options. Do any of them look a bit too artificial? This likely means that the other features are lacking in quality as well. Great synthetic grass looks realistic even close-up and should feel close to natural grass as well. Artificial grass that feels too rough, has uneven patches, or is too shiny or vibrant in color can leave you with a less-than-optimal final result. 

Synthetic turf that is specifically designed for putting greens boasts bright yet realistic green hues while offering PGA-level playability. This synthetic grass should offer a soft touch with approximately 0.5-inch fiber lengths and high blade density that makes putting practice even more enjoyable.

Subpar Backing Systems

Your synthetic turf’s backing is what holds the turf fibers in place and allows for proper water drainage. A poorly constructed backing system can cause your putting green to rapidly lose turf fibers, forcing you to repair bare patches or replace the entire putting green altogether. High-quality putting green turf should feature durable polyurethane backings that can withstand years of weather fluctuations and daily gameplay. At SGW Las Vegas, our turf fibers are also triple-reinforced into the backing using innovative tuft bind technology, allowing them to resist thousands of pounds of pull force without losing blades. With a high-quality polyurethane backing, you can rest assured that your synthetic turf putting green will remain lush, even, and perfect for play year after year.

Low-Density Turf Fibers

Smooth putting requires tightly packed turf fibers. In general, putting green turf products will feature a short pile height and a face weight that is anywhere between 40 and 60 ounces. Face weight refers to the weight of the turf fibers per square yard, or the density of the turf. Any area with high, repetitive foot traffic benefits from wholesale artificial turf products with a high face weight. If you attempt to install a putting green using synthetic turf with a lower face weight, your ball may have trouble rolling properly. SGW Las Vegas putting green turf products all have densely compacted turf fibers that offer greater support and mimic real bentgrass for a consistently smooth ball roll.

Poor UV Protection

Your backyard putting green will face a great deal of UV exposure, which can fade the rich hue of your putting green over time if your products aren’t high-quality. This is especially true for Las Vegas homeowners! Always choose putting green turf that is manufactured with UV inhibitors. At SGW Las Vegas, all of our synthetic grass products are coated with UV inhibitors during the manufacturing process to guarantee long-lasting colorfastness even under the harsh Las Vegas sunlight.

At SGW Las Vegas, we are proud to offer premium putting green turf that is just as reliable as it is beautiful. We care about your experience and want you to have years of enjoyable gameplay with your synthetic grass putting green. That is why all of our putting green products come with an 8-year warranty! Learn more about our industry-leading putting green turf options today by calling SGW Las Vegas at 800-784-9030 or reaching out to us online!