What Are the Types of Artificial Golf Putting Greens?

Artificial Golf Green

Artificial golf greens are made with high-quality simulated grass fibers and related processes, precisely replicating the texture, hardness, rolling speed, and putting feedback of natural golf greens. Their core advantages are strong weather resistance, low maintenance costs, and long service life. They require no frequent watering, mowing, or fertilizing, consistently providing a professional putting experience.

Advantages of Artificial Greens

Artificial golf course turf and artificial putting greens offer significant advantages over traditional natural grass:

Reduced maintenance costs

Artificial turf requires no mowing, fertilizing, or watering like natural grass. It's environmentally friendly and saves on expensive and time-consuming maintenance costs. This is ideal for families who want to enjoy the fun of golf but don't want the ongoing maintenance costs of a professional golf course.

No waiting for growth cycles

While natural grass is well-suited for golf courses, it grows slowly, requiring months to establish and maintain. Artificial turf, on the other hand, can be installed in just a few days and remains looking new for years.

Wide range of applications

Artificial turf can be installed anywhere, regardless of the size of the site. Its versatility makes it suitable for various uses, including indoor and outdoor putting greens, mini-golf courses, golf courses, commercial spaces, training centers, and more.

Easy and convenient

Create an artificial turf putting green at home and enjoy a fresh, natural, and comfortable grass-like practice experience year-round. No need for frequent trips to the golf course; both professional golfers and beginners can easily practice their swings.

How to choose the right artificial turf for a golf course green?

Artificial turf putting greens have become an important choice for golf training grounds, private courtyards and mini golf courses. Choosing the right type of turf is not only related to the feel and speed of the putter, but also directly affects the maintenance efficiency and service life. The following are several main types of artificial turf, as well as recommended styles for different scenarios.

1. Nylon Putting Green Turf

The strongest performance, suitable for high-frequency use.

Nylon turf is usually used in commercial greens, high-end training facilities or high-frequency driving ranges due to its strong wear resistance and high temperature resistance. Its fibers are firm and resilient, which can bring ball feedback closer to natural grass.

Features:

• Excellent compression resistance and wear resistance

• Tight structure to keep the ball speed stable

• Not easily affected by climate

Recommended style:

• UNIGRASS Elite Pro 15mm (Elite Professional)

Using high-density nylon fiber, it is designed for professional training grounds and has a precise ball trajectory.

• UNIGRASS ProTour 13mm

Excellent rebound, suitable for simulating real green environment, recommended for commercial indoor greens.

2. Polypropylene Putting Turf

Economical and practical, suitable for lightweight use environment.

Polypropylene is softer and cheaper, suitable for courtyard greens, school playgrounds and medium and low intensity training areas. Its high cost performance and low maintenance requirements make it the preferred choice for private customers and entry-level projects.

Features:

• Low cost, easy to install and maintain

• Good UV resistance

• Adaptable to a variety of climatic conditions

Recommended styles:

• UNIGRASS Backyard 12mm

Soft touch, moderate speed, very suitable for home greens or outdoor gardens.

• UNIGRASS Practice Green 10mm

Standard training rate, recommended for schools and amateur training venues.

3. Hybrid Blended Turf

Strong overall performance, suitable for multi-functional areas.

Hybrid turf is a blend of nylon and polypropylene or polyethylene fibers, which is durable and comfortable. Suitable for large clubs, complex training bases, and customers who want to improve the overall experience but are still concerned about the budget.

Features:

• Both toughness and softness

• Differentiated turfs can be configured according to the area

• Balance between cost and performance

Recommended styles:

• UNIGRASS Hybrid Tour 14mm

Medium ball speed, stable putting trajectory and good grass feel, suitable for commercial and high-end residential greens.

• UNIGRASS DualCore 15mm

The upper layer uses nylon to strengthen the impact area, and the lower layer of polypropylene provides cushioning, which is suitable for mixed-function green areas.

Simple Installation Instructions

1. Choose a Location: Find a well-drained, level surface. Consult with a professional company to design and order the green turf.

2. Prepare the Base: Remove debris, excavate to the designed depth, level it, and lay turf cover over the excavated area. Fill with gravel and spread it evenly, compacting it with a compactor to ensure a smooth surface.

3. Install Golf Cups: Use professional tools to dig holes and place the golf cups into them. To ensure a secure installation, it is recommended to secure the edges of the holes with concrete, ensuring it is flush with the ground.

4. Install the Artificial Turf: Lay the artificial turf, cutting it to the desired shape and size with a utility knife. Secure the outline along the edges with U-shaped nails, pressing the turf by hand to locate the grooves, then cutting the grooves with the utility knife.

5. Infill and Brush: Properly infilling the artificial green is crucial. Use a brushing machine to brush the artificial turf, ensuring the infill is evenly distributed.

If you're afraid of messing things up, leave the professional work to the professionals; they can create a more professional artificial green for you.

How to maintain an artificial putting green?

• Daily Debris Removal: Sweep up fallen leaves and wash away stains promptly to prevent accumulation.

• Regular Grass Combing: Comb the grass weekly in the direction of growth to prevent it from flattening.

• Replenish with Quartz Sand: Replenish with quartz sand every 3-6 months, maintaining a 1/3 coverage of the grass.

• Check Drainage/Edges: Clean drainage outlets during the rainy season and reinforce loose edges promptly.

• Avoid Damage: Avoid heavy pressure and sharp objects; allow snow to melt naturally.

Choose grass species according to usage needs to create the best green experience

Whether you are pursuing a professional-level training green or want to enjoy golf in your own backyard, choosing the right type of artificial turf is the first step to success. UNIGRASS provides a full range of golf turf solutions from basic to high-end customization to meet the application scenarios and budget requirements of different customers. We can also provide complete green design, paving, border and bunker system suggestions to help you easily create your own golf space.