The 4 Must-Have Elements of Any Artificial Grass Putting Green

March 27, 2025

Thanks to synthetic turf’s innovative design and manufacturing, avid golfers everywhere can enjoy a custom putting green in their own backyards! Its dynamic texture and vivid hues embody the beauty and functionality of a PGA-qualified course. However, if you want to create an artificial turf putting green that provides satisfying gameplay year-round, you’ll need to include these four must-have elements. Read on to learn how each contributes to a well-rounded playing experience and visually appealing golf course.

1. Personalized Green Speeds

The green speed, or stimp speed, refers to how fast a ball rolls across your artificial grass putting green. Green speed is dictated by how smooth or rough the synthetic turf is, which controls the resistance your ball encounters. A consistent green speed ensures accurate, professional-quality gameplay and precise practice.

While the green speed depends on your playing style and desired degree of challenge, it’s essential that it is consistent across your backyard putting green. This ensures reliable gameplay and helps players improve over time to achieve their goals. SGW Miami can recommend the ideal green speed and offer advice on adjusting if desired.

2. Varied Hole Layout

A single hole at the end of a straightaway doesn’t make for exciting gameplay. Instead, vary the hole location to provide dynamic challenges that force players to flex different skills. Consider placing them near a rough patch or on a hill to challenge ball control. Varying hole distances and positions on your custom putting green will mimic the experience of a real-life golf course.

If you’re creating a kid-friendly course, consider using large holes to help younger players hone their skills before moving on to the adult course. In this way, you can design a family-friendly backyard putting green — perfect for family bonding activities!

3. Rough Areas

Obstacles are just as crucial as your custom putting green’s layout for keeping players engaged. A rough, or area of longer synthetic turf, is a great way to mimic a PGA-quality putting green. These areas force players to be more careful with their ball control to avoid getting stuck. If they do, roughs offer the chance to practice different swings, like chipping. Select dark-hued synthetic grass products to designate the rough from the smoother putting green surface.

4. Tee Boxes

Adding designated tee boxes provides players with a clear starting point, which ensures gameplay remains consistent and effective for practice. Tee boxes also give your artificial grass putting green a professional look and improve your ability to measure progress over time.

We recommend making your tee box from the same artificial turf products as the putting green turf to ensure a consistent appearance. It should be large enough to practice varied shot types and can be distinguished with colored stones, balls, or other markers.

Create a Golfer’s Paradise with SGW Miami

Whatever design you prefer, SGW Miami has the premium synthetic grass products to bring it to life! Our artificial turf is designed with advanced materials to mimic a professional golf course’s even surface. We leverage our in-house golf specialists to ensure each product meets our high-quality standards, guaranteeing each customer a PGA-quality experience with their custom putting green! If you want to transform your home or delight your landscaping clients, call SGW Miami today at 786.650.0446 or contact us online to find an SGW warehouse near you.

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