How Artificial Putting Greens Can Improve Your Golf

| Sunday, August 11, 2013
By Andrea Davidson


Artificial putting greens are intended to reproduce real playing conditions. You can have them installed at home, enabling you to practice your putting and have some fun. They are generally priced at around $300 but they can last for many years so you will avoid having to replace them regularly.

Synthetic grass requires little maintenance which makes life easier. Real grass requires lots of knowledge and effort in order to be maintained properly. It's time consuming which means you are able to practice less. The ease of keeping an artificial green means you will have more time to practice.

Nylon turf tends to be popular because it can be installed on a concrete or aggregate base. It's worth making sure that your nylon plays faster than the green at your local golf club. The best coaches say that this makes your putting stronger and helps you to complete more puts in an actual match. The reason is that the green will be slower and so it is easier for you to play on.

Sand filled greens can also be installed on a concrete base. The grass on these is manufactured out of plastic. This type of green does need to be maintained because the sand can be blown around which can lead to clogging. Brushing it every two or three weeks is necessary in to order to keep it in good working order.

If you have kids then you still use synthetic grass because it's secure for them to play near. Also, if your have pets, it is safe. The green will not be ruined by clawing or anything similar. If your pet defecates on the green it will not cause any lasting damage. The mess can be washed away by rain. Otherwise you can scrub it yourself if need be.

If your garden has a problem with drainage then you will probably need to lay your green on a hardcore base. This will allow water to seep through and drain away. If you install it directly on to your lawn, then you may have a problem with drainage and flooding could result.

There are many other products on the market which may help you to improve your game. Chipping mats, golf nets, and bunkers can be tailored to your particular requirements. If you are eager to accelerate the development of your golf though, you may want to take lessons with a professional coach or purchase an educational DVD, there are many available on the market.

Synthetic grass is proving to be very useful in a range of sports at the moment. It is being used regularly in hockey and soccer for example. It is unsurprising that more and more golfers are using artificial putting greens to improve their game. As a result of the way technology has developed, they are now very near to real grass in terms of look and how they play. The fact that many professional golfers are now using them is further evidence of their increase in popularity.




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