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A Golf Putting Green – The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

They love and care for us, work very hard for us, and put their own needs behind ours, so why is it that all too often fathers wake up on Father’s Day to novelty ties and comfy slippers?

Surely the one day of the year that is dedicated to all the goodness that a father provides should be met with a more thoughtful, appreciative gift that you know your father will enjoy.

Call us biased, but surely a putting green is the perfect way of buying a gift that you know not only will be cherished but more importantly will be enjoyed more than  run of the mill novelty gifts. The range of putting greens available is extremely diverse and sure to suit every budget from roll-away mats (eg Big Moss Original EX1) for the home or office to synthetic putting greens (eg Tour Links 4′x12′ Indoor/Outdoor Putting Green ) all are sure delight and provide endless hours of fun and practice for fathers everywhere.

As a Father’s Day gift not only are you giving your father a unique gift but you are also giving him the opportunity to practice his putting in private at home or in the garden not in a busy golf club where time is precious and every shot scrutinized by playing partners or business colleagues.

A putting green gives fathers a chance to unwind after work, to relax over the weekend whilst keeping themselves active and improving their golf skills at the same time. Having a putting green will make your father the envy of his friends and neighbors who will marvel at your thoughtfulness.

What is wonderful about putting greens as a great Father’s Day present is that they can be enjoyed and used by everyone in the family, they will bring the golfer out in you and can used for fun games along with serious practice.

Father’s Day may just be one day of the years but by giving a gift such as a putting green you will have your father feeling like it is Father’s Day everyday as he practices his putting at home irrespective of weather conditions all year round.

A putting green would be the most cherished Father’s Day gift ever and will have your father feeling over the moon. After all, isn’t that what Father’s Day is all about?

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It’s Summer – Time For A Putting Green Party

Picture the scenario. You just bought a beautiful putting green just to constantly practice on it yourself. Big mistake!

You would be doing your friends and family (not to mention yourself) a disservice by not triumphantly telling everyone about your new practice putting green. Once they hear about it they will all be eager to come and play so why not have a party where everyone can come along and have a go playing on your new putting green.

To add to the fun on the night you can have mini-tournaments complete with fake trophies for the winner. If you have an outdoor putting green then Spring or Summer would be the best time to host a party for obvious weather-related issues, on the other hand if your practice green is an indoor-putting green then you can have a Putting Party all year-round, in fact you may find yourself throwing these parties all year-round such is the pleasure and enjoyment shared by all on these nights.

You can have a kiddies putting tournament on the putting green, a tournament for both sexes then a battle of the champions. Fun is guaranteed for all.

However a few words of warning – if the tournament being played on a grass putting green then ensure the children don’t slice up your turf, the same goes for adults in fact, particularly those who might be enjoying a beer or two on the night.

You should have a few accessories to add further on the night – things like plastic trophies, scorecards, hole-in-one prizes etc. Putting green parties are lighthearted affairs and provide a distraction from your own putting practice now that you have your own practice putting green.

If you have an indoor synthetic putting green then you will want to ensure that guests don’t spill liquids such as beer on your green. Why not provide a nearby table for people to rest their glasses or bottles whilst they chat and play. If you have an outdoor green and plan on having a barbecue at your party then don’t have it too close to your putting green. You do not want a group of people trampling over your golf green to pick up their hot dogs or burgers.

The agony of failed putts will no longer be a problem thanks to the hours of practice you put in on your putting green but don’t forget to enjoy owning one as much as possible. Having a Putting Green Party is one of the best ways of enjoying owning a golf putting green.

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The Benefits of Outdoor Practice Putting Greens

Those of you who may consider artificial practice putting greens as a potential eyesore for your garden or as a cheap substitute for the real thing should perhaps reconsider those thoughts. The durability and improved quality standards in putting greens suitable for gardens make them an excellent choice when it comes to improving your handicap or just having fun with friends and family. The lack of maintenance on these greens only adds to their attractiveness.

Gone are the days of home putting greens looking and feeling nothing like the real thing, nowadays they work as a perfect substitute for your local golf green and thanks to the wide variety available on the net you are sure to find one to blend in with your garden.

Whether it is the relaxation of sinking a few putts before work or unwinding after a long day in the office, the pleasure of practicing your putting in your own garden makes these greens a very tempting option for golf enthusiasts. The pleasure of improving your game in private and then surprising your colleagues or friends with your new-found putting confidence is extremely satisfying indeed.

While drives, chips and tee-offs are vital components of a golfers game there is no shot more important nor memorable than the putt itself so why spend endless hours at the driving range when you could be practicing the most important shot of them all in your own garden?

Your short game is ultimately how your golf skills are assessed and should be at the heartbeat of your practice sessions so cut out the commute to your golf club along with the cost of practicing and look towards having your own green, you may just find yourself saying “hole in one” a lot more often.

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Choosing A Putting Green

Like most things nowadays putting greens come in all shapes and sizes and throw up a myriad of questions that potential buyers must wade through before choosing their ideal putting green.

Indoor or Outdoor

This is an easy enough question to answer as it will boil down to a space issue. If your garden is cramped or if you have no garden at all then you can readily decide on the indoor putting green. Similarly if your house is not conducive for the space of a putting green then you too have an easy decision, you must settle on the outdoor practice green. The real question is for those of you who have space in both your garden and your house.

Obviously, if you want a real grass putting green then it must be outside.

If you want an indoor putting green make sure you allow for the space that your swing will take up when deciding what room to put it in. Outdoor greens do tend to need some maintenance due to weather, so bear that in mind in your decision-making process. At the same time, they often allow more space

Real or Synthetic

As mentioned above if you want real grass you will require an outdoor green whereas a synthetic green can be used both inside and out. Synthetic greens require far less maintenance though some will argue as they are synthetic they do not offer the same practice quality that grass greens offer.

I would disagree with this as the quality of synthetic greens has improved vastly in recent years and they are as close to the real thing as possible.

Another consideration is that many synthetic putting greens are portable and thus can move location to another part of your garden, to a neighbor’s garden, or even to a tailgate party!

Portable or Permanent

If you are someone who travels frequently and wishes to practice your putting in the office or in your hotel then a portable putting green is perfect for you. This often restricts the size of the portable putting green, though the final decision is yours, depending on how easy you will find it to move.

On the other hand if you plan on practicing exclusively at home then you should consider a permanent putting green.

Backyard or Front Garden

Another simple solution to this choice, simply size and space will dictate where your home putting green will go. Security should be another consideration. Unsecured portable putting greens should not be left within sight of the street when you are not attending it.

Self-installation or Professional-installation

Most greens are quite simple to install, in fact they need little or no installation but depending on the complexity of your green you may need professional installation experts to do the work for you. Most companies who sell putting greens suggest and indeed offer this service themselves.

Once you have a decision for each of these five queries then you will be able to refine your search for the putting green that is ideal for you.