How Rickie Fowler Designed the Ideal Backyard Turf Project With Southwest Greens

When a PGA Tour pro wants a practice setup at home, you can tell it has to be the real deal. Rickie Fowler — known for his signature style and exceptional short game — turned to Southwest Greens to turn his backyard vision into reality, and the results tell the story.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what went into this one-of-a-kind artificial turf installation.

TWO OUTDOOR PUTTING GREENS, ONE PROPERTY

The focal point of Rickie's setup is a pair of custom-built outdoor putting greens that give him a tour-grade practice space right outside his door.

The bigger of the two greens measures approximately 1,800 square feet. This one holds a story behind it — Southwest Greens finished it as far back as 2012. It's held up remarkably well over the years, a true testament to expert installation work. The second green — roughly 500 square feet — is a more recent addition and showcases Southwest Greens' latest premium products.

The second green — roughly 500 square feet — is a more recent addition and showcases Southwest Greens' latest premium products.

Both greens feature GB177 synthetic turf, a premium putting surface that produces the consistent roll and speed a player like Rickie demands during practice sessions. The compact green also received a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, giving it that crisp, defined edge you'd find at a premier golf facility.

The result? A dual-green setup that enables Rickie work on everything from mid-range putts to detailed lag putting, right from the comfort of his own backyard.

NOT JUST FOR GOLF

Here's where the project gets genuinely interesting. Rickie's home isn't just a golfer's retreat — Southwest Greens also installed a bespoke bocce ball court complete with precision-laid synthetic grass that keeps play smooth and consistent game after game. It's the type of feature that transforms a backyard into a full entertainment hub.

For the sport-oriented side of things, Southwest Greens laid synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting training area, specifying Bolt turf for that installation. Bolt is engineered to handle high-impact athletic activity, making it a strong choice for a sport that calls for a dependable, safe landing and approach surface.

HOW ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES PRACTICAL SENSE FOR SERIOUS ATHLETES

For a professional athlete juggling a busy tour schedule, the last thing you need is a natural grass putting green that needs constant irrigation, mowing, and annual reseeding. A synthetic grass installation remains picture-perfect year-round with little upkeep — and that's a real advantage when your prep time is at a premium.

Artificial putting greens in Metro New York have improved dramatically. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is engineered to mimic the feel and playability of a genuine bentgrass green, so the hours he logs at home transfer directly to his performance on the course.

CLAIM A ONE-OF-A-KIND PUTTING GREEN OF YOUR OWN

You don't have to be a PGA Tour pro to enjoy a Metro New York backyard putting green that impresses every guest. Southwest Greens of Metro New York constructs custom artificial putting greens for residential and commercial properties of every size — whether you're after a compact 200-square-foot green to sharpen your short game or a multi-hole setup like Rickie's.

From the first design to the last blade of synthetic grass, every Southwest Greens installation is built with the same standard of precision you witnessed on this project.

Set to plan out your very own outdoor putting green in Metro New York? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what we can do in your Metro New York space.