So the decision was made to tear out our old Artificial mat and replace it with a Tee line synthetic mat from Putting Greens Plus.
The new surface feels more like real turf and accepts a tee as good or better than the old mat. It doesn’t require any topdressing or “fluffing” like its predecessor and installed quite easily. If we ever need to replace it, that too is much easier than with the previous mat, largely due to the concrete base it rests on.
Most noticeably, we removed some of the existing turf around the mat and replaced it with concrete. The turf behind the old mat would get trampled so badly through the course of a season that it resembled a large apron of dirt. Originally it was intended to serve as a buffer from golfers using the mat and the cart path. In the end, it wasn’t worth the water, seed, fertilizer and mowing necessary to keep it looking as it should. So, we installed about 40 yards of concrete as a base for the new mat and to tie in to the existing cart path.
The result is a much cleaner look, a larger area to maneuver carts and foot traffic, and a surface that will last for many years. We were also able to address some grading/irrigation issues along the front and sides of the mat as well. All together we couldn’t be happier with the result, and our hope is that our guests will feel the same way.
