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

When a PGA Tour pro wants a practice setup at home, you know it needs to be the genuine article. Rickie Fowler — known for his recognizable style and elite short game — turned to Southwest Greens to make his backyard vision a reality, and the results say it all.

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 centerpiece of Rickie's setup is a pair of custom-built outdoor putting greens that offer him a pro-grade practice area just outside his door.

The larger of the two greens measures approximately 1,800 square feet. This one holds a history — Southwest Greens completed it back in 2012. It's held up exceptionally well over the years, a real testament to skilled 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 incorporate GB177 synthetic turf, a premium putting surface that produces the repeatable roll and speed a player like Rickie expects during training sessions. The smaller green also received a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, lending it that clean, precise edge you'd see at a professional golf facility.

The result? A two-green setup that enables Rickie practice on all aspects from mid-range putts to precise lag putting, right from the comfort of his own backyard.

NOT JUST FOR GOLF

Here's where the project gets really interesting. Rickie's property isn't just a golf haven — Southwest Greens also built a bespoke bocce ball court featuring precision-laid synthetic grass that keeps play smooth and consistent game after game. It's the kind of upgrade that transforms a backyard into a full entertainment destination.

And for the sport-oriented side of things, Southwest Greens installed synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting practice zone, using Bolt turf for the project. Bolt is built to withstand high-impact athletic applications, making it a strong choice for a sport that calls for a reliable, safe landing and approach surface.

HOW ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES PRACTICAL SENSE FOR SERIOUS ATHLETES

For a professional athlete managing a demanding tour schedule, the last thing you need is a natural grass putting green that needs constant irrigation, cutting, and periodic reseeding. A synthetic grass installation remains picture-perfect year-round with minimal upkeep — and that's a real advantage when your schedule is at a premium.

Artificial putting greens across Charlotte have evolved considerably. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is built to simulate the feel and playability of a genuine bentgrass green, so the hours he logs at home carry over directly to his results 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 have a Charlotte backyard putting green that turns heads. Southwest Greens Charlotte builds custom artificial putting greens for commercial and residential properties of any scale — whether you're seeking a small 200-square-foot green to improve your short game or a multi-hole design like Rickie's.

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

Eager to start planning your very own outdoor putting green in Charlotte? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what's possible in your Charlotte space.