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« on: April 14, 2008, 06:29:14 PM » |
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Debating on if it would be used as much as i hope.Looking for the right company and those who dont use sand filled surfaces  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2008, 11:52:38 AM » |
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Personally I would not use one unless we are having a backyard BB-Q and a putting contest. From what I have seen, they don't roll very true and might mess up an otherwise good putting stroke. They are pretty expensive as well. Around here, they run $15-25 s.f.. To me, I would rater drive to the golf course and putt or a little bit than have the big expense up front and not use it very often.
If you don't get the cilica sand-filled green, what other type would you get? If you are thinking about felt on concrete.... don't. They mold very badly.
I went to a class to learn how to install putting greens. I was not impressed and do not recoment them to people other than those that really want to practice their putting stroke on short putts.
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2008, 01:08:48 PM » |
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i think it sounds like a great idea. I know personally I'd use it all the time, and it's the most important part of the game to practice.
looks like a pretty sweet setup you've got planned there.
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2008, 01:53:19 PM » |
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There is company that uses recycled tires or something like that to make artificial grass (not turf from the 70 & 80's) and one of their options was putting green with zero maintenance. I think it is part of the same company that does the new field turf the pro stadiums use. I use to have some tif 419 in my last backyard. I watered the heck out of it, fertilized it a ton and set my mower deck all the way down and drug it around the yard. I don't think I could putt on it but it was great to chip and just lay in the yard. Neighbors and family used to say that the grass in the yard was nicer than the carpet in the house.  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2008, 09:35:26 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2008, 06:32:30 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2008, 06:47:19 PM » |
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now that is an awesome backyard !!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2008, 06:47:37 PM » |
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this is awesome!!! more more more!
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« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2008, 11:03:52 PM » |
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now that is an awesome backyard !!!
this is awesome!!! more more more!
Thanks guys.I'll have more pics when green is finished.I might even do an hour update on how they do it. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2008, 01:02:44 PM » |
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I have a 400 sq. foot Mirage Putting Green and couldn't be happier...
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« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2008, 07:27:31 PM » |
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After speaking with a few guys,I've decided to install a 4x4 area of tee line turf along with an area of longer stuff for chipping.The tee line stuff allows for the use of regular tees to be used for drivers and is more durable for withstanding of full swings.doing This will allow me to put my hitting net up and take full swings I can build net to stand on walkway.  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2008, 07:30:31 PM » |
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Awesome looking backyard! The finished product should be incredible!  |
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« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2008, 09:12:47 PM » |
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A great company called TruTurf installed a green outside of our performance studio. It's pretty solid and rolls great. http://www.tru-turf.comThere are some additional pictures here of the actual green they did for us: http://www.atouchofgrass.us/PuttingGreens.html |
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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2008, 09:52:52 PM » |
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chtw, is dead on when he says it is a good green. I watched some individuals hit chips onto the green and observed a putter fitting on this green during the Haggin Oaks Demo Days. Great quality green and it looked amazing too.
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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2008, 10:09:24 PM » |
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Looks interesting.I highly doubt they would come to arizona for a job.Viewed site,but they dont offer sample pics of the different types of grass (fake).I wonder who the actual maker of the synthetic grass is? |
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« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2008, 02:39:00 PM » |
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Cln, you can give Mike Schy over at Riverbend Golf Club a call. He does work with TruTurf and would be able to tell you anything you could ever want to know about it. He's a great guy and one of the most outstanding teachers around.
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« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2008, 05:36:07 PM » |
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The Installation is set up to start Oct 20
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« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2008, 06:30:56 PM » |
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I'll be waitin to see your place on MTV's "CRIBS"!   Remember...HEAVY on the Pics! |
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« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2008, 06:35:05 PM » |
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I'll be waitin to see your place on MTV's "CRIBS"! Remember...HEAVY on the Pics! I'm hoping to ask for those days off,so I can snap photos of the install.I seriously doubt they will let me have that time off. |
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« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2008, 10:49:22 PM » |
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Sweet, I will be in town a little after you get it done. Can I come putt on it?
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« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2008, 11:13:30 AM » |
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The Installation is set up to start Oct 20
Install dates have been changed to Oct 27 & 28 |
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« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2008, 11:18:33 AM » |
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Home Depot actually has a really good product. Rolls well and isn't all that expensive....
I'll be doing mine next Spring.
Good luck.
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« Reply #22 on: October 18, 2008, 11:55:44 AM » |
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Install dates have been changed to Oct 27 & 28
Might be a good weekend to come out and go golfing with you then. |
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« Reply #23 on: October 28, 2008, 09:55:42 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2008, 07:23:06 AM » |
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Looking good so far. So you going to be on MTV cribs soon huh?
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