How Rickie Fowler Built the Perfect Backyard Turf Installation With Southwest Greens

When a PGA Tour pro builds a practice setup at home, you know it has to be the real deal. Rickie Fowler — known for his signature style and serious short game — turned to Southwest Greens to turn his backyard vision into 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 focal point of Rickie's setup is a pair of custom outdoor putting greens that offer him a pro-grade practice area just outside his door.

The bigger of the two greens spans approximately 1,800 square feet. This one actually has a story behind it — Southwest Greens completed it in 2012. It's held up remarkably well over the years, a real 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 incorporate GB177 synthetic turf, a high-performance putting surface that produces the consistent roll and speed a player like Rickie demands during practice rounds. The smaller green also received a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, adding that crisp, defined edge you'd see at a top-tier golf facility.

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

NOT JUST FOR GOLF

This is where the project gets truly 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 feature that converts a backyard into a genuine entertainment hub.

And for the sport-oriented side of things, Southwest Greens laid synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting training zone, selecting Bolt turf for that project. Bolt is designed to withstand high-impact athletic use, making it the right call for a sport that calls for a dependable, safe landing and approach surface.

HOW ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES PRACTICAL SENSE FOR ATHLETES

For a pro player balancing a demanding tour schedule, the last thing you need is a natural grass putting green that needs continuous irrigation, cutting, and periodic reseeding. A synthetic grass installation looks picture-perfect year-round with little upkeep — and that's a big deal when your time is valuable.

Artificial putting greens across Atlanta have come a long way. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is designed to replicate the feel and playability of a genuine bentgrass green, so the hours he racks up at home translate directly to his results on the course.

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

You don't have to be a PGA Tour pro to own a Atlanta backyard putting green that turns heads. Southwest Greens of Atlanta designs and installs custom artificial putting greens for commercial and residential properties of any scale — whether you're after a small 200-square-foot green to refine your short game or a multi-hole design like Rickie's.

From the initial design to the final blade of synthetic grass, every Southwest Greens installation is built with the same level of craftsmanship you saw on this project.

Set to begin planning your own outdoor putting green in Atlanta? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what is possible in your Atlanta space.