All Putting Greens

 By Tobias Savage

With golf being such a popular sport and with most players getting hooked and taking it very seriously artificial grass is becoming more and more popular as a solution to the maintenance involved in ‘real grass’ putting greens.

There have been big steps forward in the creation of this much specialised artificial surface that mimics the real stuff and in corporate situations or even your own back yard this alternative should be considered as a very easy to maintain option,

Advantages:

• Can be installed almost anywhere, indoors or outdoors
• Can be used for pitching chipping and putting
• Can be any cut to fit any shape or size
• Is very flexible so it can fit flat or contoured surfaces
• Has a low maintenance requirement – 2 hours a year!
• Specially formulated to hold the ball like natural grass
• Great for your own personal backyard putting green
• Environmentally friendly as no need for fertilisers etc
• Can cope with heavy usage with no loss of quality

Disadvantages:

• Some types of artificial grass can look unnatural
• You will need to carefully consider the type of grass/underlay you purchase as you may incur a water logging problem
• Once you get used to a perfect surface you may find it hard to adapt to the real surfaces on your local golf course
• Perhaps not so unpredictable as the changes that occur on natural putting greens.

So as you can see from the above there are many reasons why artificial putting greens are becoming more and more popular and also available to everyone from a small back yard green too a large corporate golf training course. It is also becoming a more economical solution as once laid there is very little maintenance required and very little additional costs to incur.

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By Hank Kerfoot

When it comes to golf course putting greens, MiniVerde has been the most popular Bermudagrass in the National Turfgrass Evaluation Trials for more than a few years. Golf course owners and superintendents are very specific in their demands for turfgrass products, and MiniVerde seems to be the choice to meet their unique needs the best.

Characterized by a very fine leaf blade and deep green color, this type of grass is also known as MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermuda and has a lower temperature color retention than other similar varieties. Because it is so versatile, the grass can be closely mowed to heights even lower than 1/8 inch. Golfers appreciate the low height and lack of grain while golf course superintendents say they spend less time baby sitting their greens after planting MiniVerde sod or sprigs.

Golf course owners and course maintenance workers are fans of MiniVerde because it makes their jobs easier. The surface is easily managed in comparison to other ultradwarf grasses due to deep roots and the ability to bounce back from high traffic and cultural practices. Owners also love the fact that it requires less down time which means more tee times!

Primarily a warm season grass grown especially for golf course putting greens, MiniVerde can be planted with a no-till process if the location and site is right. Other qualities that make MiniVerde the top choice of golf course superintendents include:

o Far less grain than other ultradwarf Bermudas.

o Significantly less thatch than others.

o Lower maintenance than other ultradwarf Bermudas.

o Deep roots and plenty of rhizomes.

o Ultra fine leaf blade.

o Deep green hue.

o Velvety look and feel.

o Superior disease resistance.

o Quicker recovery from injury compared to other ultradwarf types.

o Ability to spread quickly during establishment.

Normally planted as sprigs, MiniVerde sod is also available. MiniVerde sod offers a quicker solution to replacing or establishing greens when waiting for sprigs just won’t do. MiniVerde sod is more expensive than sprigs but significantly decreases down time allowing for revenue streams to begin more quickly. Many end users also find MiniVerde sod useful for repairing existing stands of turf that may need to be replaced from time to time.

Keeping putting greens fast, true, attractive and in ideal condition for demanding golfers can take a lot of hard work and money, but using MiniVerde sod and sprigs simplifies the process. You can rest easy when you select MiniVerde, because you know its excellent reputation speaks for itself. With MiniVerde putting greens and the right kind of maintenance, your golf course will keep golfers coming back time and time again.

To learn more about the high quality sod and grasses Modern Turf grows in South Carolina visit their website at www.modernturf.com. Schedule a consultation today to end your search for the perfect high-quality sod- the most durable grass you have ever worked with, guaranteed.

Hank Kerfoot owns and operates Modern Turf, the SE US premier sod farm and are golf turf experts. For more information about how to prepare your soil for sod, contact http://www.modernturf.com today

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By Ben Nystrom

Diehard golf fans are a breed all their own. Many travel hundreds of miles and spend thousands of dollars to play in new, exciting locales. Others pay outrageous membership fees every year just to have a place to practice their swing. However, any avid golfer can create a private golf sanctuary right in his or her own back yard. All you need is some space, a few resources, creativity, and the correct landscaping techniques. Below, you’ll find ideas and useful tips that can help turn your plain old yard into the envy of every golfer on the block.

The first step in creating a backyard golf course is to understand your yard’s terrain. Figure out the size, shape, natural elevations, and the amount of sun and rain in the area you wish to turn into a backyard course. Check your city’s zoning laws to make sure your landscaping ideas won’t be in violation of any code. This may seem like a lot to consider, but doing so will only make your project that much easier to complete

Next, decide which aspects of a traditional course will fit on your property. Chances are, you won’t be able to fit eighteen holes. However, if you do have a few spare acres, you can easily create a one- or two-hole course. Choose the course features for your course. These may include: a tee-off area, a chipping area, a sand or a small water trap, a rough, and a putting green.

If your budget and space is limited, just include your favorite aspects of golf. Are you a fan of teeing off? If so, why not add a driving range to your property? Relatively simple to design and construct, driving ranges won’t disturb the neighbors too much, assuming you have enough space and the proper safety netting. Or perhaps you need a space to practice chipping? Chipping areas are another fairly small, easily landscaped choice. Design your chipping area with plenty of rough grass, mounds, or water or sand traps. Chipping areas don’t need to be immaculately manicured, either. Letting the area get a little overgrown will probably help your game even more.

Putting greens do require a bit more planning than other features, but they can be designed to fit nearly any space. Make sure your putting area is flat. Design and install a drainage system, and dedicate time to properly cultivating the turf. A grass green is a fairly long-term project, so if you are looking for more immediate results, opt for artificial turf. Artificial grass is quick to install and requires a lot less maintenance.

If you are restricted by size but still want a full course, try designing a mini-golf course. Mini courses can be a lot of fun, but they also a lot of work, especially if you want each hole to be different and challenging. Hiring a professional designer is probably your best bet when building a mini-golf course; however, that doesn’t mean you can’t be in on the design process.

Yes, golf fanatics around the world have started to build their own courses, holes or practice areas. And if you have the means and have done the research, there is no reason why you can’t have your own personal course as well.

~Ben Nystrom, 2009

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By Glen H

Synthetic Putting Greens

All functionality of natural grass greens have been replicated (including speed, trueness of accuracy, shot holding capability and shaping characteristics) to the point where several courses around the world are already replacing natural greens with synthetic lawns.

However – the main area of interest are the savings achieved through reduced maintenance and water consumption. Imagine if you will a green that when being constructed requires minimal drainage, no need whatsoever for irrigation (water or plumbing) and never needs to be mowed. A synthetic green that always looks in perfect condition, acts as realistic as a natural grass green with virtually zero ongoing running costs.

A traditionally accepted model is that synthetic putting greens pay for themselves in as little as 7 years when compared to natural turf greens (based on normal maintenance costs of running a natural product) and when you factor that they have a lifespan of between 12-17 years, you will see the Return On Investment is quite substantial

Synthetic Target Greens:

For driving range purposes synthetic target greens provide an inexpensive long term opportunity to boost your image whilst providing a high class offering for clients. For the same reasons mentioned above, synthetic target greens offer you a cost saving alternative to that of natural greens. Made from slightly lesser grades of synthetic material, the target greens “behave” just as a natural grass green, with the same minimized ongoing maintenance costs.

Synthetic Fairway Lawn (Turf)

To provide the fullest level of reduced maintenance and water consumption, a fully synthetic “fairway” grass is available for use on driving ranges. In much the same way you would have natural grass in the field of play, we can provide for you an option of completely replacing all natural grass with specifically designed synthetic turf in the ball catchment area of the driving range. This product once installed would completely eradicate the need for watering, mowing, irrigation systems, machinery, weeding, spraying, etc… and reduces staffing levels dramatically. The fairway grass in conjunction with synthetic greens provides an always immaculate looking facility, with virtually zero maintenance. Ball collection can even be automated with careful design and construction.

Driving Range Hitting Turf

Throughout the USA and Europe, traditional driving range mats are a thing of the past. Enduroturf offers you Enduro Tee, a remarkable natural feeling and performing hitting surface. Customers can play a shot off a synthetic surface that acts and feel just fairway conditions.

A traditional golf mat requires you to hit the ball “off” the surface, which doesn’t replicate fairway conditions.

Enduro Tee allows customers to hit “through” the ball. With our unique sand and rubber filled synthetic system, customers can replicate fairway shots and even take a divot, all without the mess and hassle of re-turfing, watering and ugly brown patches.

Enduro Tee allows driving ranges to reduce the space needed for hitting bays, freeing up space for other uses and also reduces the overall operating cost through the savings achieved in maintenance, watering, re-turfing etc…

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 By Thomas Johnsen

Artificial grass has been around for a while now – over fifty years. It was first developed to help people in cities get more exercise, and has been through a lot of changes. The first synthetic fibers were made in the 1950s by a subsidiary of Monsanto. This fiber turned out to be the father of what we now think of as Astroturf – the Monsanto trademarked artificial grass used in playing fields. A lot of research went into how to cushion, weather proof, drain and protect this substance against wear and tear. The Astrodome in Houston, Texas, was the first stadium to be built with artificial grass, and 1966 was the first baseball season to be played on it.

By the 1970s, this material had spread, with many companies producing sand filled carpets of artificial grass that mimicked Astroturf. However, for most people, this synthetic grass was just a little too harsh. This continued until the 1990s, when a new kind of rubber filled, nylon artificial turf was created. It was more comfortable to walk, run, and play sports on, breathed better and was much better for all kinds of sports. Now, it’s being used to create artificial putting greens for golfers, and it’s so effective that many big commercial golf courses are replacing their lovingly maintained natural greens with synthetics.

Why play on a synthetic green? There are all kinds of reasons. Artificial greens are easier to maintain and keep in good condition, meaning that you know your green isn’t going to contain any unpleasant surprises. They’re more even and more consistent than the real thing, too. That means no surprise bumps and lumps in the green. If you own your own backyard putting green, synthetics make it easier to practice. After all, no one wants to go through the effort to maintain the real thing without a dedicated staff. Plus, they’re cheaper in the long run. A synthetic green might cost a bit to buy and install, but it costs nearly nothing in maintenance afterward.

Artificial greens can actually improve your game, with their even, reliable surfaces and easy maintenance. You’ll be able to know that there’s nothing getting in the way of a good shot. Plus synthetics can come home with you! Create your own artificial putting green in the backyard, and see how much better the convenient practice area makes your game out on the links. Real grass comes in a distant second when compared to the best synthetics on the market. In fact, if you’re used to playing on an artificial green, the real thing can be downright frustrating. Take the time to find out more about artificial greens. You’ll be happy you did.

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