Artificial Grass Greens

[Deleted member 21445]

Always thought with the advances in artificial grass that using it for greens would have so many benefits.

Great surfaces at all times, no deseases and save a ton of money.

A Florida Golf course has replaced all 18 greens

Could this become more popular in the future ?

The greens are fake at this golf course. But the feels (and savings) are real

A Florida course has renovated its greens using artificial turf. Might this approach hint at the future of golf-course design?

golf.com

 

[HPIMG]

My place has a large practice artificial green next to out real practice green. Never see anyone on the artificial green, I’ve tried it a few times it’s horrible to put on in my opinion.

 

[Orikoru]

My place has a large practice artificial green next to out real practice green. Never see anyone on the artificial green, I’ve tried it a few times it’s horrible to put on in my opinion.

Yeah, might as well be playing crazy golf. Don't think it'll catch on.

 

[jim8flog]

I cannot see a player getting the levels of spin on an artificial surface compared to real grass.

 

[Crow]

I can't see an artificial green holding up through the variations of our climate.
And large, rolling areas will be hard to keep true and without seams showing through.

Once damaged or worn an artificial green would be costly to repair, unlike a grass green where you can put seed down, top dress, mow, etc as necessary.

 

[Neilds]

Contrary to popular belief, artificial grass is not maintenance free and can take a lot of looking after. Played hockey for many years and a lot of the council 'maintained' pitches had big problems with moss, etc growing on them. This, along with the environmental concerns will put most clubs off installing them.

 

[jim8flog]

Contrary to popular belief, artificial grass is not maintenance free and can take a lot of looking after. Played hockey for many years and a lot of the council 'maintained' pitches had big problems with moss, etc growing on them. This, along with the environmental concerns will put most clubs off installing them.

Ditto to this comment

My son had his lawn changed to artificial grass and he still has a major problem with weeds.

Many years ago we built winter tees with artificial grass and have abandoned them due to the problems with this type of surface in the open air.

 

[SyR]

I recall reading about Eastbourne Downs using hybrid greens as a solution to vandalism. It's an interesting concept:

Eastbourne golf club first in the world to try new hybrid green technology

A golf club in Eastbourne is leading the way in hybrid technology in response to a spell of criminal damage to its greens.

www.sussexexpress.co.uk

 

[sjw]

Ditto to this comment

My son had his lawn changed to artificial grass and he still has a major problem with weeds.

Many years ago we built winter tees with artificial grass and have abandoned them due to the problems with this type of surface in the open air.

Artificial grass having problems in the open air

What are you supposed to do with it - put it inside? Bring it in for the winter?

 

[tomshanks]

Have a couple of artificial greens at one of the ranges I use. One putting green and a chipping area, both utterly useless when it comes to realistic feedback.

Needless to say they are never used.

 

[The Fader]

Can't see it catching on but I've often thought that artificial grass would be an alternative for winter temporary greens.

 

[jim8flog]

Artificial grass having problems in the open air

What are you supposed to do with it - put it inside? Bring it in for the winter?

Actually they could pull the artificial grass up and store it in the sheds in summer and did so a couple of years but before storing it they had to pressure washer it which was quite a time consuming job.

We now have artificial mats (of a much better quality) laid out on top of the usual tees and these are only out in winter, whether or not they pressure wash these I do not know.

 

[Jigger]

Yep. Takes a lot of maintenance and doesn’t wear well to be a long term fix.