All synthetic golf course

[LeftyTrevor]

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php?topic=7228.0 Would you play it? I would think I'm the long run it would be much cheaper to maintain thus lower fees to play.

[iacas]

I'd play it, absolutely. Particularly in early spring or late fall when other courses are in poor shape.

[Patch]

Not a problem for me.

[saevel25]

I voted Yes!

Interesting idea. I would like to see one of those made. I would suspect it would be easier to maintain. If an area gets worn out you can just cut out a small segment and replace.

I bet it would shut up those people who harp about having to hit out of a divot

I could see these courses more used in states like Arizona.

[SavvySwede]

I remember reading somewhere that they did this inside some warehouses following the second world war. Though they weren't full size, the indoor aspect was a real benefit. I don't think doing it outdoors would be that great an idea but I would certainly give it a shot.

[David in FL]

I'd certainly try it......and would absolutely choose it over a natural course in poor condition.

Jury is out as to whether I'd opt to play there instead of a natural course during good playing conditions.  Turf guaranteed against fading for 15 years......given the cost, that's still an awfully expensive potential re-do every 15-20 years.  I'd love to see the whole business plan....

[nevets88]

Yes, as long as the artificial turf isn't worse off environmentally than real grass. Isn't David Pelz's practice area artificial?

Google search on the artificial turf:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Tour+Turf+by+FieldTurf&safe;=off&es;_sm=119&biw;=1248&bih;=679&source;=lnms&tbm;=isch&sa;=X&ei;=fDJFVIeQFeHfsASzh4C4Cg&ved;=0CAcQ_AUoAg#safe=off&tbm;=isch&q;=Tour+Turf+by+FieldTurf+golf&facrc;=_&imgdii;=_&imgrc;=SPcPT8UdPp-9OM%253A%3BB9ZsMpMmzR003M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.easyturf.com%252Fwp-content%252Fgallery%252Fputting%252Ffieldturf-artificial-turf-putting-green_002.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.easyturf.com%252Fartificial-grass-products%252Fsignature-pro-golf-green%252F%3B800%3B600

[jusanothajoe]

I would play it, cause I don't think I've ever hit a bad shot off one of those turf mats at the range. They always make me look good !

[BrrrrMan78]

Yes, as long as the artificial turf isn't worse off environmentally than real grass. Isn't David Pelz's practice area artificial?

Yes!! There was a feature on it I saw on The Back 9 Network, and it's awesome. You should check it out!! He has holes from Sawgrass, Augusta, and St. Andrews to hit shots too for up to 100yds. The entire thing is artificial grass, even the rough. Check the link below! http://www.back9network.com/article/this-is-the-most-spectacular-backyard-in-the-history-of-mankind/

[MS256]

I would play it, cause I don't think I've ever hit a bad shot off one of those turf mats at the range. They always make me look good !

Me neither!

I don't think I've ever even hit a bad shot off of hardpan. It's just about impossible for me to mess it up.

On the other hand if you give me 1" long grass with soft ground underneath I can comfortably mess up every other shot. Throw in against the grain and my percentages go to Hell.

[boogielicious]

I voted yes.  It would be great for areas where water is scarce.

[newtogolf]

I'd be fine with it especially during bad weather.

[isukgolf]

I would ... but like @David in FL I would find it interesting in seeing the ROI ...

[scorpion12]

Sure, I'd play... as long as it didn't cost me an arm and a leg... and didn't leave melted green plastic on the bottom of my clubs like some driving range mats that I've used before did.

Looking up the course mentioned, it doesn't appear to be a big selling point and looks unfinished... it also looks kind of ragged in some spots.

[davechen]

I'd give it a try, but that thread you linked to is 10 years old.  What ever happened?

[hilmar2k]

This line from the article had me confused, until I realized the article is 11 years old.

Quote:

With college and professional football and baseball fields converting from artificial turf to natural grass...

[Topper]

I'd give it a try, but that thread you linked to is 10 years old.  What ever happened?

Here's what happened:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2007/jul/31/artificial-turf-real-deal-for-golf/

[InTheRough]

Here's what happened:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2007/jul/31/artificial-turf-real-deal-for-golf/

that update article touched on something that immediately came to mind when i read the thread topic.....turf gets HOT in the summer...like sweat out every ounce of liquid you've drank in the past week and passing out from heat exhaustion hot.  Not my idea of an enjoyable round of golf. Seems like it could be a good idea for areas with cooler climates where courses have trouble maintaining the grass though.