How Rickie Fowler Built the Ultimate Backyard Turf Project With Southwest Greens

When a PGA Tour pro wants a practice setup on their property, you know it has to be the real deal. Rickie Fowler — known for his signature style and elite short game — turned to Southwest Greens to bring his backyard vision to life, and the results tell the story.

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 offer him a tour-grade practice space steps from his door.

The larger of the two greens measures approximately 1,800 square feet. This one holds a history — Southwest Greens completed it as far back as 2012. It's held up remarkably well over the years, a genuine testament to skilled 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 produces the reliable roll and speed a player like Rickie expects during practice sessions. The smaller green also got a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, lending it that crisp, defined edge you'd expect at a top-tier golf facility.

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

NOT JUST FOR GOLF

This is where the project gets genuinely interesting. Rickie's home isn't just a golf destination — Southwest Greens also built a custom bocce ball court complete with precision-laid synthetic grass that delivers smooth, consistent play game after game. It's the sort of upgrade that transforms a backyard into a genuine entertainment destination.

For the sport-oriented side of things, Southwest Greens laid synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting practice zone, specifying Bolt turf for that installation. Bolt is built to handle high-impact athletic use, making it a strong choice for a sport that requires a dependable, safe landing and approach surface.

WHY ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES SENSE FOR ATHLETES

For a professional golfer balancing a demanding tour schedule, the last thing you want is a natural grass putting green that needs ongoing irrigation, trimming, and periodic reseeding. A synthetic grass installation remains picture-perfect year-round with low upkeep — and that's a genuine benefit when your schedule is valuable.

Artificial putting greens across Oakley have evolved considerably. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is built to mimic the feel and playability of a genuine bentgrass green, so the hours he racks up at home transfer directly to his performance on the course.

BUILD A PERSONALIZED PUTTING GREEN OF YOUR OWN

You don't have to be a PGA Tour pro to have a Oakley backyard putting green that impresses every guest. Southwest Greens East Bay builds custom artificial putting greens for residential and commercial properties of all sizes — 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 built with the same attention to detail you witnessed on this project.

Looking to get started on your own outdoor putting green in Oakley? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what's possible in your Oakley space.