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

When a PGA Tour pro builds a practice setup at home, you know it needs to be the real deal. Rickie Fowler — known for his recognizable style and exceptional 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 outdoor putting greens that offer him a professional-grade practice area steps from his door.

The bigger of the two greens covers approximately 1,800 square feet. This one carries history — Southwest Greens finished it back in 2012. It's held up remarkably 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 feature GB177 synthetic turf, a tour-grade putting surface that delivers the repeatable roll and speed a player like Rickie expects during training sessions. The smaller green also got a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, adding that crisp, defined edge you'd expect at a premier golf facility.

The outcome? A dual-green setup that allows Rickie work on all aspects from mid-range putts to detailed lag putting, right from the convenience of his own backyard.

BEYOND JUST FOR GOLF

This is where the project gets really interesting. Rickie's property isn't just a golf haven — Southwest Greens also built a custom bocce ball court featuring precision-laid synthetic grass that keeps play smooth and consistent game after game. It's the type of feature that turns a backyard into a true entertainment hub.

For the performance-focused side of things, Southwest Greens laid synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting training area, using Bolt turf for the project. Bolt is engineered to withstand high-impact athletic applications, making it the right call for a sport that calls for a reliable, safe landing and approach surface.

THE REASON WHY ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES PRACTICAL SENSE FOR COMPETITIVE ATHLETES

For a pro player balancing a busy tour schedule, the last thing you need is a natural grass putting green that needs ongoing watering, cutting, and annual reseeding. A synthetic grass installation stays picture-perfect year-round with minimal upkeep — and that's a genuine benefit when your prep time is valuable.

Artificial putting greens in Asheville have improved dramatically. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is engineered to mimic the feel and playability of a natural bentgrass green, so the hours he puts in 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 Asheville backyard putting green worth bragging about. Southwest Greens of Asheville builds custom artificial putting greens for commercial and residential properties of any scale — whether you're seeking a compact 200-square-foot green to improve 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 crafted with the same level of craftsmanship you witnessed on this project.

Ready to get started on your custom outdoor putting green in Asheville? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what's possible in your Asheville space.