Designer Spotlight: Mike Riley Where Course Design Meets Creativity

Mike Riley stands out in the world of course design. Riley molds synthetic turf with vision into an imaginative canvas that recreates the feel of world-class golf courses. With roots tied to historic influencers like Nicklaus Design and Robert Cupp, Mike brings his own brand of creative discipline to every project.

THE MASTER CRAFTER OF GREENS

Michael Riley Design demonstrates a passion for strong design elements and visually stunning, playable synthetic greens. Drawn to the craft early on by the role of contours and shapes, Mike Riley pulls from his experience working with Nicklaus Design and Robert Cupp. Valuing the legacy of thirty-five years of professional golf course design, Southwest Greens formalized a relationship to combine natural course elements with advanced synthetic turf performance characteristics.

With a background in plant sciences from Clemson University and time playing professional golf, Mike was offered a game-changing chance to work for the Jack Nicklaus team. As both a site coordinator and a design associate, he was fortunate to be work on Nicklaus golf courses in multiple high-profile locations including California, Tucson, AZ, Hawaii, Colorado, and Japan. He literally learned exceptional golf course design and construction from the ground up with one of the modern masters of the game. One of the courses he worked on, the Kiele course at Kauai Lagoons, won Best New Resort Course by Golf Digest in 1989.

Visit one of Mike’s masterpieces and you’re in a narrative where strategically designed shapes meet the thrill of a well-played round. Every dip and trap is the result of years of mastery. Working closely with our expert team, Mike ensures that every green is both aesthetically-pleasing and perfectly playable — whether it’s a residential backyard installation or a premium landscape design.

INSPIRED DESIGN, UNMATCHED PLAYABILITY

For avid golfers seeking pro-style greens in their backyard, Mike’s creations are the ultimate choice. His unique blend of design experience and craft and synthetic turf materials delivers turf ready for action. If you’re dreaming of backyard putting green luxury that rivals your favorite course, now’s the time to make it a reality.

BRING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HOME

Reach out today to learn how the experts at Southwest Greens can bring a piece of professional play right to your Las Vegas backyard. Relish every round and let your passion thrive!