Q: Why is a OUR green better than a natural green?
A: Our performance roll, non-directional turf provides the best surface for the serious golfer, without the need to spend inordinate time and expense in maintaining a natural green. Our interlocking fibers will give the golfer a consistent speed from any direction and upkeep and maintenance will be minimal.
Q: How long does the installation of a green take?
A: This time is determined by the time needed for site preparation, accessibility to the area, and size of the green. Most greens require 1 day for site preparation and 1 day for installation.
Q: What type of synthetic turf is used with your products?
A: All of our turfs are polypropylene. Our engineers have spent a lot of time and money researching nylon vs. polypropylene and we have found that nylon does not drain as well. When water is retained in the turf, it will mold and lose its integrity. This will cause the surface to break down and fall apart.
Q: Can I install my own green?
A: Our company takes great pride in the finished product and highly recommend that your green be installed by our trained landscapers. When finished, we want the green to be a point of pride and our experience in installing greens will ensure the customer is completely satisfied.
Q: How large a green should I get?
A: The size of your green will be determined by your terrain, landscaping and budget. Most home greens vary in size from 250 sq.ft. to 2000 sq.ft. Our licensees and landscapers will be at your service in designing and preparing an estimate for you at no charge.
Q: Can I specify the speed of the green?
A: Yes our installers can vary the speed of the green by the amount of sand incorporated in the fibers. All contours, breaks and resulting speed will be determined by the owner’s personal preference.
Q:Can I chip to my green and will it respond like a natural green?
A: Absolutely, our proprietary 3/8” Performance Roll™ turf is perfect for chip, pitch shots up to 25 yards. For shots longer than 25 yards, we recommend our target green surface which will hold shots up to 200 yards.
Q: Is my backyard big enough for a green?
A: Most back yards have atleast 12’ x 20’ of free space, which is all the space needed to construct a 240 sq. ft. green. We custom design all of our products and for the most part can install anything in any space available, regardless of how limited you feel your space might be.
Q: Is the green flat or can I have slopes and undulations?
A: Your green is completely customized. We will always actively involve you in the design and installation process. You determine the shape, slope and speed of the green as well as the actual hole placements. You can have any break, slope or undulations you desire even tiers if you so desire. Most golfers want a right to left break, a left to right break an uphill and a down hill putt. We always recommend including at least one 8-12 foot straight putt.
Q: Can I have a bunker? What about a chipping area?
A: Yes and yes. Some clients want to be able to work on more than just putting and we pride ourselves in being the “short game – one stop shop”. We can build any size and shape for your bunker. We will only use USGA spec sand on all of our bunker installations. As for a chipping area, some clients want to be able to hit lob shots, pitch shots and chip shots and we can design and install any shape and size for your chipping surface to help protect your landscaped yard from divots.
Q: Do you provide landscaping around the green?
A: Yes, landscaping elements help “set off” your green. You can choose from pavers, bricks, stamped concrete, boulders, retaining walls, even a pond or waterfall feature to add to the eye appeal of your showcase. Plants, flowers and shrubbery provide nice color contrasts. We are happy to make suggestions or simply execute your ideas.
Q: What happens to my green in the winter? Do I need to cover it?
A: You do not have to protect your green in anyway. Our greens are designed to withstand the toughest climates, bitter cold to blistering heat. From frigid Canadian winters to scorching Arizona summers, our greens actually improve with age and exposure to the elements.
Q: What about drainage?
A: Our product is designed to drain water two distinctly different ways. One is through the microscopic pin holes in the turf and the other is with our 4” of fast draining sub-base material that ensures efficient, flow through drainage. Thirty minutes after a downpour you can putt on our green and never know it rained. Unlike other synthetic greens you’ll NEVER see a puddle or standing water. |