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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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What to look for in Indoor Putting Greens

Indoor putting greens may mean you get less sun but they also mean you get less rain and that can only be good news from a golfer’s perspective.

Indoor golf putting greens are no longer reserved solely for the homes of golf enthusiasts. They are now commonplace at corporate events such as conventions and also adorn the reception areas of large businesses. Their growing popularity can be attributed to a few factors amongst them competitive prices, practicality and a wide choice of putting green to suit any occasion.

Whether you are having an open putting tournament with colleagues or friends, or if you are concentrating on refining your putting skills there are other practice putting green features to look out for when considering which indoor putting green to purchase. (You may be able to get these items separately to your green).

• A step on either side to facilitate both left and right-handed golfers
• Putt reducer to make your target that little bit more difficult to reach thus enhancing your putting ability
• Putter-rack to rest your putters against

Depending on the type of green that you wish to buy you will need to consider some installation issues, though most are very easy to install and will pose no maintenance difficulties.

Once you have identified the room in your home or office, that you intend putting your practice green, then you need to measure the dimensions in that room in order to find a green that will be a suitable match for that room. You should bear in mind that you may find yourself becoming more popular with friends and family once you buy an indoor putting green so, if possible, try to put the green in a roomy area in your house / office allowing for visitors and suitable for a party or tournament.

Should you intend to buy an indoor putting green purely for practice then you will only require a smaller area as you will not expect to have fellow-players or guests lounging around.

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Practice Putting Green featured on the TV show Psych

We are big fans of the offbeat psychic detective show, Psych, on the USA Network. So we were doubly thrilled when, early in Friday’s episode, Sean attempted a straightforward, albeit long, putt down the corridor of the Police precinct towards a practice putting green not unlike the Caddie Mat Automatic Return Putting Green.

Needless to say, in true Psych fashion, the golf ball took an incredibly circuitous route towards the pin on the practice putting green. Just as it looked like Sean had pulled off the greatest putt in golf putting practice history. The ball was kicked off target, just inches from the hole.

Oh well. That’s Psych!

If you want to try to emulate Sean & Gus’ golf escapades, why not get your own
Caddie Mat Automatic Return 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.