How Rickie Fowler Built the Ultimate Backyard Turf Setup With Southwest Greens
When a PGA Tour pro installs a practice setup on their property, you know it needs to be the genuine article. Rickie Fowler — known for his distinctive style and exceptional short game — turned to Southwest Greens to bring his backyard vision to life, 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 focal point of Rickie's setup is a pair of custom outdoor putting greens that give him a tour-grade practice area steps from his door.
The bigger of the two greens spans approximately 1,800 square feet. This one holds a history — Southwest Greens finished it back in 2012. It's held up exceptionally well over the years, a true 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 incorporate GB177 synthetic turf, a tour-grade putting surface that delivers the consistent roll and speed a player like Rickie requires during practice rounds. The compact green also got a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, giving it that clean, precise edge you'd expect at a professional golf facility.
The outcome? A two-green setup that enables Rickie work on everything from mid-range putts to careful lag putting, right from the comfort of his own backyard.
MORE THAN JUST FOR GOLF
Here's where the project gets truly interesting. Rickie's property isn't just a golf haven — Southwest Greens also designed and installed a bespoke bocce ball court featuring precision-laid synthetic grass that delivers smooth, consistent play game after game. It's the kind of addition that converts a backyard into a true entertainment destination.
And for the sport-oriented side of things, Southwest Greens installed synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting training area, selecting Bolt turf for that project. Bolt is designed to withstand high-impact athletic use, making it the ideal choice for a sport that requires a reliable, safe landing and approach surface.
THE REASON WHY ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES THE MOST 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 continuous watering, cutting, and seasonal reseeding. A synthetic grass installation stays picture-perfect year-round with low upkeep — and that's a genuine benefit when your schedule is valuable.
Artificial putting greens in Fresno have come a long way. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is built to replicate the feel and playability of a real bentgrass green, so the hours he logs at home carry over directly to his performance on the course.
GET A PERSONALIZED PUTTING GREEN OF YOUR OWN
You don't have to be a PGA Tour pro to have a Fresno backyard putting green worth bragging about. Southwest Greens of Fresno builds custom artificial putting greens for commercial and residential properties of every size — whether you're looking for a modest 200-square-foot green to sharpen 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 attention to detail you experienced on this project.
Eager to get started on your custom outdoor putting green in Fresno? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what's possible in your Fresno space.