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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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Tour Links 3′x10′ Dogbone Indoor / Outdoor Putting Green Review

The Dogbone Indoor / Outdoor Putting Green is produced by Tour Links, one of the most popular putting green manufacturers in the world. It is a dual-ended, weather resistant and portable practice putting green.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the Tour Links 3′x10′ Dogbone Indoor / Outdoor Putting Green uses patented technology to produce a green with a tour speed experience. Combined with two regulation sized cups (one at each end) and a single practice pin, this practice putting green has an authentic feel to it.

The putting green platform is elevated a few inches from the ground providing a full 20 square feet of putting surface. If installed outside, it can be installed ‘submerged’ by those few inches, allowing it to become level with the ground and thus providers a bigger surface for the golfer to stand on.

The Tour Links 3′x10′ Dogbone Indoor / Outdoor Putting Green is also a very portable practice putting green. Like most Tour Links products, it is easily assembled from a number of interlocking panels finished by rolling the pre-cut turf on top. Tour Links panels are constructed with strong honeycomb providing ample support for players.

The Dogbone putting green looks as good as it feels and fits perfectly in a home setting. A highly recommended product from a respected manufacturer.

Find out more about the Tour Links 3′x10′ Dogbone Indoor / Outdoor Putting Green

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Advantages of Synthetic Putting Greens

While most of us would love to own our own golf course this is unlikely unless we win the lottery. However, owning your own practice putting green is another thing and certainly not reliant on the proceeds of a lottery win. This article examines putting greens, specifically synthetic putting greens.

Synthetic putting greens are a close substitute for the real thing but are in need of a lot less maintenance than ‘real’ grass putting greens. The greens in levels vary between those with some elevation, to the popular straight put style and even downhill slopes. They are built to withstand the harshest of weather climates and usually have long-term guarantees which hopefully you will never need.

With synthetic greens rather than true grass you can also avoid the hardship of watering, weeding, fertilizing, mowing and paying for the upkeep of your green. The biggest advantage to owing a synthetic putting green is that your putting is never rained off. The bane in the lives of all golfers be them recreational or pro is the dreaded downpour that puts an immediate end to an enjoyable putting session. This is a worry that owners of synthetic greens don’t have, as most can be played on year-round, irrespective of conditions.

If you are considering having a golf green installed at home, that would probably mean you are a pretty keen golfer and will be using it on a daily basis, not to mention the fact that your friends and family will probably be using it too. This constant use could create wear and tear on a green made of real grass, again this is a pain you can avoid with a synthetic green as they are built to withstand the pressure of prolonged use.

Synthetic greens are as close to putting perfection as there can be. They make the sensible choice for a home golf practice green and are growing in popularity, it’s not difficult to see why.

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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.