A synthetic putting green gives you the chance to improve your putting from the comfort of your own home. You may not be going to play in the PGA this year, but that fact doesn’t mean you aren’t going to need some practice. There is more to golf than just landing the ball on the green. If you are going to win, you need to have perfected your putt. That’s where these courses come in, from the convenience of your own home you can start to putt like a pro.
I really started working hard on my putting quite recently. I had spent a great deal of time already on my driving, but I realised that I was dropping too many shots on the greens. So looked around for some practice drills and guidance. I found a lot of things, but most of it was a little disorganised, and not much help. Then I found this a great course and it really helped. I shaved about 7 shots off my average score in only a couple of weeks, so it really helped.
But I have to say that it was installing my own synthic putting green that really helped the most.
Here was the synthetic putting green I used >>
Most of these synthetic putting courses are made with high end synthetic materials that feel like you are playing on the real thing. The materials are designed to give the same give as a normal blade of grass without all the maintenance that goes behind growing the real thing. That is one of the reason it reacts to your pitch and chip shots with remarkable accuracy. In fact, many pro golfers like Vijay Singh and Jim Furky both have discussed synthetic putting greens in a very positive manner.
Indoors or outdoors, your available space for the course is going to vary. That is why many companies offer you the ability to customer build the course that will work best for you. With variances in pricing from $1.25 per square foot on up to more than $10 per square foot, the possibility for creating the perfect course is financially in your reach. They can be installed from a single strip to an entire course in the back of your backyard (I discuss more on this in my other article on synthetic putting). In fact some companies are now even offering full mini golf courses for a person’s backyard to give you 18 holes to play with your family and practice your putting. Many companies do offer half courses as well.
Another plus about these courses is the fact you don’t have to care for them to get the benefit. Once they are installed you don’t have to mow water or feed the grass. The only thing you have to do is get out on it and improve your game. What else is great about these products is that they are completely weather safe. That means no matter how hot it gets, or even if there is rain or snow these products are designed to last.
I found that being able to practice my putting at home was a big help when I was taking these steps to improve my putting.
For the avid golfer that wants to install a synthetic putting course at home, there is something to take into consideration if you have pets or young children. Some brands do have lead in the product, be sure to ask the company you are going with which brands are lead free to ensure the safety of your entire family.
When it comes to improving your putt or just relaxing in the backyard with your family, a putting course can be the perfect idea. They are relatively inexpensive, and designed to help you improve your overall score. Contact your local dealer and begin enjoying the benefits that a synthetic putting course can have on your game.