This weekend's climax of the 2010 Open Championship proved that the World Cup and Wimbledon weren't the only sport events to get excited about this summer - and as previously untouchable American players fell one by one against rising international stars, everything's to play for on the world's putting greens.
The success of the British Open has already inspired budding players across the UK to practice their swing in the hope of becoming the next Louis Oosthuizen or Jin Jeong, and artificial putting greens are an ideal way to practice and enjoy a leisurely round of golf in the comfort of your own garden, before braving the competition on public courses.
There are many advantages of choosing a synthetic putting green installation, not only in terms of the cost and time you'll save on maintaining the perfect pile and density, but also making it easier to design the ideal course for your home or leisure facility, with a range of shapes and sizes available.
Synthetic putting green surfaces such as Evergreens UK's Nylon Pro is perfect for both domestic and commercial use, with its super-dense 14mm pile making for a consistent playing surface to help you get into your stroke. This density also means the surface will play better than most other putting greens, as the fibres won't need time to flatten out, so your ball won't be slowed by resistance in the meantime.
There are other options available to suit golfers of all levels, such as the Grass Park Junior putting green surface, which is well-suited to amateur players, and comes equipped with a rubber underlay shock pad to enhance the natural feel of the game.
Whatever putting green surface you choose, you can customise your playing speed by liberally applying kiln dry sand. By adding fringes and pathway surfacing to your home golf course, you'll also be well prepared to practice short range chipping onto the green.
