Discover why Golden Bear is the fan-favorite out of all our turf.
A Cut Above
The partnership between Nicklaus Design and Southwest Greens came together in 2004 and has evolved a great deal over the past few years in both design and turf technology. All customers can now enjoy custom-designed golf greens installed by certified Southwest Green dealers across the United States. Now anyone can practice on the most playable artificial grass for backyard putting greens. The best-in-class is Golden Bear — incorporating professional design, installation, and exclusive turf products.
Southwest Greens Systems
Southwest Greens is glad to highlight the evolution of its strategic relationship with Nicklaus Design which incorporates the industry-leading, topnotch design expertise in golf and grass products installed by Southwest Greens’ team of certified and trained dealers. Our integrated design process combining two companies to efficiently distribute Nicklaus Design Specifications. Southwest Greens employs Nicklaus Design templates to make and distribute a custom, premium, accurate synthetic golf turf product to franchises.
Linked by Perfection
Partnership Results in Premier Turf
Founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, Nicklaus Design is known across the globe as the golf course design leader. Unparalleled in offering the most challenging, enjoyable, and memorable courses for play. Nicklaus Design is synonymous with greatness.
Southwest Greens of the Valley is proud to offer an exclusive new line of Golden Bear artificial turf in partnership with Nicklaus Design.
The Most Accurate Turf on the Market
GoldenBear is our premium-grade synthetic turf delivering the look, feel, and play of genuine grass. It’s the turf selected by amateurs as well as PGA Tour players for their yards. In other words — it’s the most accurate playing surface you can buy. We research natural and synthetic systems so we can know the critical factors required to deliver professional performance. Although created with golf in mind, this long-life, high-quality turf is also perfect for high-volume locations like playgrounds and recreational areas.
As the undisputable leader of artificial turf installation technology and world-leading golf course design, Southwest Greens has perfected the ideal process that enhances the level of play, as well as the aesthetics of the green itself.
Southwest Greens has created an integrated design process, in partnership with Nicklaus Design, which uses a CAD platform and library of Nicklaus green designs ranging from 750 to 5000 sq ft. Our professional Southwest Greens designers can personalize the green to your situation using the illustrious design principles and templates developed by Nicklaus Design. With 5 decades of experience, 425 golf courses in 46 countries worldwide and 310 golf courses in 40 states in the United States, you know Nicklaus Design delivers professional golfer-designed synthetic turf and the very best in golf course design.
The Gold Standard for Playability
Synthetic Turf That Raises the B.A.R.
(Bounce, Aim, Roll)
Our Golden Bear Turf is the ultimate in quality, look, and performance for synthetic turf products. This high-level artificial turf rolls, bounces, and receives just like a pro course. Shot after shot, Golden Bear offers the most accurate aim of any putting surface. The playability is so realistic, you will believe you’re putting on the real thing. It’s without a doubt the best turf on Earth.
Championship Bounce
20-25% More Ball Retention
Our Golden Bear Turf gets you championship-level bounce in your own backyard. Scientifically developed and tested to have 20-25% more ball retention than other prime artificial turf for the best playability. Learn more about bounce here.
Consistent Aim
Two Times Better Aim
Golden Bear Turf’s aim is scientifically created and tested to equal pro-quality putting greens. Shot after shot, Golden Bear has the tightest perimeter and the most accurate aim of any putting surface for championship-level consistency. Learn more about aim here.
True Roll
Truer and Closer to Grass
With Golden Bear Turf, you’ll have smoother rolls comparable to playing on your favorite championship course. Scientifically created and tested to mimic natural grass, from the initial bounce off the clubface, to the spin transition, to the smooth ball roll into the cup. Learn about roll here.
The Southwest Greens Difference
Southwest Greens of the Valley has quantified key performance indicators. Because we have the understanding of which variables affect performance, we’re able to reproduce natural greens.
With Golden Bear Turf, you’ll have smoother rolls that compare to playing on your favorite championship course, right on your very own backyard putting green.