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

When a PGA Tour pro builds a practice setup on their property, you can be sure it needs to be the real deal. Rickie Fowler — known for his signature style and elite short game — turned to Southwest Greens to make his backyard vision a reality, and the results speak for themselves.

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 space right outside his door.

The bigger of the two greens spans approximately 1,800 square feet. This one holds history — Southwest Greens delivered it back in 2012. It has held up remarkably well over the years, a real testament to quality 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 include GB177 synthetic turf, a premium putting surface that delivers the repeatable roll and speed a player like Rickie requires during practice rounds. The compact green also got a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, lending it that crisp, defined edge you'd find at a professional golf facility.

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

BEYOND JUST FOR GOLF

Here's where the project gets really interesting. Rickie's property isn't just a golf destination — 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 upgrade that transforms a backyard into a genuine entertainment space.

For the performance-focused side of things, Southwest Greens installed synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting training space, using Bolt turf for that project. Bolt is designed to withstand high-impact athletic activity, making it a strong choice for a sport that requires a reliable, safe landing and approach surface.

WHY ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES PRACTICAL SENSE FOR SERIOUS ATHLETES

For a professional golfer managing a demanding tour schedule, the last thing you need is a natural grass putting green that needs continuous watering, mowing, and periodic reseeding. A synthetic grass installation remains picture-perfect year-round with low upkeep — and that's a big deal when your prep time is limited.

Artificial putting greens throughout Tucson have evolved considerably. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is designed to mimic the feel and playability of a real bentgrass green, so the hours he racks up 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 enjoy a Tucson backyard putting green that impresses every guest. Southwest Greens of Tucson designs and installs custom artificial putting greens for residential and commercial properties of every size — whether you're after a small 200-square-foot green to refine your short game or a multi-hole layout like Rickie's.

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

Eager to get started on your very own outdoor putting green in Tucson? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what we can do in your Tucson space.