You can’t achieve high-quality results without high-quality materials, which is why professional installers need to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations and industry leaders to guarantee their clients only the best. If you’re a Bay Area landscaper searching for premium putting green turf to achieve flawless installations, here are five hallmarks of high-quality synthetic grass for putting greens.

1. Blade Height

Whether natural grass or synthetic grass, the perfect blade height is imperative for a high-quality putting green. With synthetic grass, the obvious advantage is the lack of maintenance — your turf will remain the same height year after year with no mowing required. However, to ensure that your client’s gameplay is optimal, you need to choose a putting green turf product with the right blade height, also known as pile height, for your needs.

Generally, a short pile height of around 0.5 inches is ideal for putting green use. This gives you optimal ball roll, as overly long grass can slow down your green speed and make play more difficult. To create a realistic putting green, however, you can use synthetic grass with longer pile heights, such as landscape turf, to create a surrounding fringe or rough. 

2. Blade Density

Another important factor in high-quality putting green turf is the blade density, or face weight. This figure is measured in terms of how many ounces of turf blades are packed into each square inch of turf. A higher number equals a higher density, which translates to a more durable putting green. 

If you want to guarantee your client a high-quality, long-wearing putting green that can withstand the required high foot traffic and daily use, choose a synthetic grass putting green product with a face weight between 35 and 100 ounces. This range allows you to choose the putting green product that offers the best combination of visual appeal and durability for your needs. 

3. Backing Material

While pile height and face weight are common considerations because of their effect on visual appeal, your turf product’s backing material is just as critical. Even with the right blade height and face weight, a putting green can quickly deteriorate and wear prematurely without a robust backing that keeps each fiber securely in place.

When searching for high-quality putting green turf, look for products with polyurethane backings. Polyurethane is both durable and flexible, as well as resistant to freeze-thaw cracking. This will help ensure that your client’s putting green performs optimally for years. SGW Bay Area putting green turf also features innovative triple-tuft bind technology that makes all of our products incredibly resistant to pull force, so you don’t have to worry about divots, uneven areas, or loose grass blades due to heavy course use.

4. UV Protection

When you give your client a vibrant, lush putting green, you want it to stay that way long after installation. To ensure that your results last year after year, make sure you use putting green turf that is manufactured with UV-protection technology.

At SGW Bay Area, for example, each blade of all of our artificial grass products is coated with a UV inhibitor during the manufacturing process. These inhibitors reflect light from the sun and help prevent fading. Our products preserve their colorfastness for years, so your outdoor putting green stays green, no matter how much sunlight it’s exposed to.

5. Infill

Finally, when creating a premium outdoor putting green, it’s critical that you choose the right infill for the project. While not part of the turf product itself, it’s a crucial part of the installation that can still sabotage the final result if not chosen properly.

Generally, we recommend silica sand for high-performance putting greens, as it provides the best ballast and support while ensuring consistent gameplay. If your client has kids or pets they need to accommodate, Envirofill is another great option that boasts antimicrobial properties for enhanced safety and sanitation that doesn’t compromise playing conditions.

If you want to transform your backyard or office space into a putting green paradise, SGW Bay Area can help. At SGW Bay Area, we can match you with the perfect artificial turf products for your home or business, including outdoor putting green turf and installation accessories. SGW Bay Area has been an industry leader for more than 20 years, helping distributors, installers, and homeowners alike with all their artificial grass installation needs. To find out more about our products or to receive guidance with your next turf grass installation, contact your local Synthetic Grass Warehouse facility today.