Discover why Golden Bear is the fan-favorite out of all our turf.
A Cut Above
Southwest Greens and Nicklaus Design began our partnership in 2004 and has expanded a great deal over the years in both design and turf technology. All Southwest Greens customers can expect 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. Golden Bear is the best-in-class — featuring professional design, installation, and our exclusive turf products.
Southwest Greens Systems
Southwest Greens is happy to showcase the evolution of its strategic relationship with Nicklaus Design which incorporates the industry-leading, premier design expertise in golf and grass products installed by Southwest Greens’ team of certified and trained dealers. Our integrated design process resulting in two companies efficiently distributing Nicklaus Design Specifications. Southwest Greens utilize Nicklaus Design templates to create and distribute a custom, premium, accurate artificial golf turf product to franchises.
Linked by Perfection
Partnership Results in Premier Turf
Founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, Nicklaus Design is known around the world as the the premier golf course designer. Unparalleled in offering the most challenging, enjoyable, and memorable courses for play. Nicklaus Design is synonymous with greatness.
Southwest Greens of Nevada is glad to offer an exclusive new line of Golden Bear synthetic turf in partnership with Nicklaus Design.
The Most Accurate Turf on the Market
GoldenBear is our premium-grade synthetic turf giving you the look, feel, and play of genuine grass. It is the turf chosen by both amateurs and PGA Tour players for their backyards. In other words — Golden Bear is the most accurate playing surface available anywhere. We research natural and synthetic systems to better identify the key components required to deliver pro performance. Though it’s developed with golf in mind, the long-life, high-quality turf may also be installed at high-traffic locations like playgrounds and recreational areas.
As the irrefutable leader of synthetic turf installation technology and world-class golf course design, Southwest Greens has perfected the best process that enhances the level of play, along with the aesthetics of the green itself.
In partnership with Nicklaus Design, Southwest Greens has built an integrated design process which uses a CAD platform and library of Nicklaus green designs that range from 750 to 5000 ft2. Our trained Southwest Greens designers can tailor the green to your situation using the illustrious 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 certain that Nicklaus Design builds professional golfer-designed synthetic turf and only the 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 premium artificial turf rolls, bounces, and receives exactly like a professional course. Shot after shot, Golden Bear offers the most accurate aim of any putting surface. Playability is so realistic, you will swear you are putting on the real thing. It is simply the best turf anywhere on the planet.
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 emulate professional-quality putting greens. Shot after shot, Golden Bear has the tightest perimeter and the most accurate aim of any putting surface for pro-level consistency. Learn more about aim here.
True Roll
Truer and Closer to Grass
With Golden Bear Turf, you’ll enjoy smoother rolls that compare to playing on your favorite championship course. Scientifically created and tested to behave like 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 Nevada has been able to quantify key performance indicators. By understanding what variables affect performance, we’ve been able to mimic 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.