Every golfer wants to lower their score, and one of the fastest ways to do it is by improving their short game. Putting and chipping make up a large share of the strokes in every round, but most golfers don’t have the time to head to the course every time they want to practice. That’s why more and more Denver golfers are installing an artificial grass putting green right in their own backyard. With a synthetic turf putting green, you can work on the shots that matter most whenever you want. Here are a few ways a backyard putting green can help you master your short game.

Practice Anytime You Want

Finding time to get to the golf course can be difficult with a busy work and family schedule. A backyard putting green takes that challenge out of the equation. Whether you have 10 minutes before work or an hour after dinner, you’ll be able to step outside and start practicing right away. There’s no need to pay for practice time or wait for space on a crowded practice green. The more often you practice, the faster you’ll see improvement, and a putting green at home makes it easy to stay consistent.

Improve Your Distance Control

Many three-putts happen because golfers leave their first putt too far from the hole. Distance control takes a lot of practice to develop, and an outdoor putting green gives you the perfect place to work on it. By adding multiple cups at different distances, you can practice long lag putts, short putts, and everything in between. SGW Denver’s putting green products are designed to give golfers of any skill level a true, consistent roll that simulates the feel of a natural bentgrass green, so the skills you build at home will carry over to the course.

Learn To Read Breaks and Slopes

Most putts on a real golf course aren’t perfectly straight. One of the biggest advantages of a custom synthetic turf putting green is that it can be designed with slopes and undulations built right into the base. This allows you to practice uphill, downhill, and breaking putts so you’ll feel more comfortable reading greens during your next round. Your synthetic turf installer can work with you to create a layout that challenges your game and fits the size and shape of your yard.

Work on Your Chipping

A backyard green isn’t just for putting. Adding a fringe around your turf putting green gives you a place to practice chip shots and pitches from different lies. You can even add a sand bunker to practice getting up and down from the trap. SGW Denver also carries a full line of golf accessories, including cups and flags, to give your green a professional look and feel.

Keep Your Game Sharp Through Every Season

Denver golfers know that the golf season can be cut short by cold weather and snow. Unlike natural grass greens, an artificial turf putting green doesn’t go dormant in the winter. Once the snow melts, your green will be ready to play again, so you can keep practicing on mild winter days and head into spring without losing your touch. SGW Denver putting green turf is also manufactured with UV inhibitors to protect against fading from Denver’s intense high-altitude sun.

Spend More Time Practicing and Less Time on Maintenance

Maintaining a natural grass putting green takes a lot of work, including regular mowing, watering, fertilizing, and repairing. A synthetic grass putting green requires only occasional brushing and hosing down to stay in great shape — no mowing or daily sprinklers required at all. That means you can focus your time and energy on improving your game instead of taking care of your lawn.

Take Your Short Game to the Next Level With SGW Denver

A backyard putting green is one of the best investments any Denver golfer can make. At SGW Denver, we offer a wide variety of high-quality putting green turf products for yards of all sizes. Our putting green products are non-toxic, lead-free, and backed by up to an 8-year warranty, so you can practice with confidence for years to come. As a trusted turf manufacturer, we’re proud to help golfers across Denver build the putting green of their dreams. To learn more, contact SGW Denver or request free product samples today.