Discover why Golden Bear is the fan-favorite out of all our turf.
A Cut Above
Nicklaus Design and Southwest Greens began our partnership in 2004 and has expanded substantially over the past few years in both design and turf technology. All of our customers can now enjoy custom-designed golf greens installed by certified Southwest Green dealers across the United States. Everyone can now enjoy the most playable artificial grass for backyard putting greens. The best-in-class is Golden Bear — incorporating professional design, installation, and our exclusive turf products.
Southwest Greens Systems
Southwest Greens is thrilled to highlight the evolution of its strategic relationship with Nicklaus Design to incorporate the industry-leading, renowned design expertise in golf and grass products installed by Southwest Greens’ team of certified and trained dealers. This integrated design process brings together two companies to efficiently distribute Nicklaus Design Specifications. Southwest Greens utilize Nicklaus Design templates to make and distribute a custom, premium, accurate synthetic golf turf product to its franchises.
Linked by Perfection
Partnership Results in Premier Turf
Founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, Nicklaus Design is known worldwide as the golf course design leader. Unsurpassed in creating the most challenging, enjoyable, and memorable courses for play. Nicklaus Design is synonymous with greatness.
In partnership with Nicklaus Design, Southwest Greens of Huntsville is happy to offer an exclusive new line of Golden Bear synthetic turf.
The Most Accurate Turf on the Market
Our premium-grade artificial turf is Golden Bear, providing the look, feel, and play of natural grass. It is the turf picked by both amateurs and PGA Tour players for their backyards. In other words — it’s the most accurate playing surface on the market. We analyze natural and artificial systems in order to identify the critical factors needed to deliver championship performance. Although developed with golf in mind, this long-lasting, high-quality turf can also be utilized in heavy-traffic locations like playgrounds and recreational areas.
As the indisputable leader of artificial turf installation technology and world-renowned golf course design, we’ve perfected the ideal process improving the level of play, along with the aesthetics of the green itself.
Southwest Greens has created an integrated design process, in partnership with Nicklaus Design, using a CAD platform and library of Nicklaus green designs that range from 750 to 5000 sf. Our trained Southwest Greens designers can personalize the green to meet your situation using the renowned design principles and templates created by Nicklaus Design. With over 50 years of experience, 425 golf courses in 46 countries worldwide and 310 golf courses in 40 states in the United States, you can be sure that Nicklaus Design builds professional golfer-designed artificial turf and best-in-class 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 gives you the most accurate aim of any putting surface. Playability is so realistic, you’ll believe you are putting on the real thing. It is hands-down the best turf anywhere on Earth.
Championship Bounce
20-25% More Ball Retention
Our Golden Bear Turf provides you championship-level bounce right in your own backyard. Scientifically developed and tested to have 20-25% more ball retention than other premiere artificial turf for the best playability. Learn more about bounce here.
Consistent Aim
Two Times Better Aim
Golden Bear Turf’s aim is scientifically developed and tested to match 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 replicate 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 Huntsville have quantified key performance indicators. Because we have the understanding of which variables influence performance, we are able to reproduce natural greens.
With Golden Bear Turf, you will enjoy smoother rolls that compare to playing on your favorite championship course, right on your very own backyard putting green.