Synthetic Turf International completes golf practice area for University of Nebraska

Synthetic Turf International (STI), a synthetic turf supplier and installer of synthetic putting greens and related synthetic surfaces, recently completed the installation of a 3,300 square foot synthetic putting course with chipping area at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The project was completed at the request and expense of the University’s student body. Campus recreation areas were demolished to make way for new student housing.  In order to determine what types of student recreation to rebuild, the Office of Campus Recreation obtained input from many groups and organizations. The students overwhelmingly requested a putting green. The project is funded by student fees. 

Designed to produce the same subtleties and character as a traditional golf course, the six-hole putting course is situated on-campus between three student dormitories. Constructed of STI’s exclusive nylon NP 50 putting surface, the putting course features a challenging and unique layout. Designed to match a natural putting green’s roll of 10 or 11 on the Stimp meter, STI’s synthetic green allows players to develop their touch and technique through true roll characteristics found in select professional greens. The unique putting course design includes challenging undulations up to two feet in elevation, formed from the top down during construction.  The putting course is surrounded by STI’s Softlawn Tipede synthetic turf.  Softlawn’s resilient surface provides the ideal setting for students to practice their short-game while its multi-directional blades provide a life-like appearance. The putting course also incorporates botanical hedge-style landscaping and paver-stone walkways.   

“STI is a phenomenal company," says university grounds supervisor Chad Hansen. "They did an excellent job and the service they provided was unbelievable. Within days of our initial call a vice president of operations was on campus with drawings. Now we have a beautiful green. They are right on top of their game.”

For more information on Synthetic Turf International, contact Bobbie DuBose at 561-746-6077 or Synthetic Turf International at 800-405-7455 or visit the Web site at www.synthetic-turf.com.