This weeks featured application comes from STI dealer Mike Gismondi who installed over 10,000 square feet of SoftLawn® Kentucky Blue Plus at the U.S. Open Tennis Center. STI’s signature lawn and landscape synthetic turf, SoftLawn®, gives you the beautiful, low-maintenance synthetic lawn of your dreams. Lush and lifelike, the synthetic surface utilizes a soft polyethylene, UV protected synthetic fiber to produce a realistic “fresh cut” appearance, combined with a soft, pleasing feel. SoftLawn® Kentucky Blue Plus is an excellent landscape product, with a thatch layer for added body. The two color blend of this product provides an authentic look and feel that resembles a natural lawn. Kentucky Blue Plus can be used for landscapes, putting green fringes and playgrounds. ADVANTAGES Requires no water Virtually maintenance-free Fresh cut appearance Needs no chemicals or fertilizer Never needs mowing or insecticides Easy to clean – Unlike mulch and shredded rubber ADA/ABA compliant – Crutches won’t sink in and wheelchairs roll Safety – No more buried glass or other harmful objects Lead Free Provides excellent drainage Recyclable components Does not support stain or odor causing bacteria, mold or mildew As always if you liked this synthetic turf installation at the U.S. Open Tennis Center, you can visit our application page for more information, browse our gallery for…
The 146 British Open
It is that time of year again, The British Open was founded by pioneering golfers who had one goal in mind and that was to crown the Champion Golfer of the Year. Since it began in 1860, The Open has been played over some of the world’s most esteemed courses. The British Open has produced…
Pioneer Synthetic Turf Installs Expansive SoftLawn® Backyard and Putting Green
Synthetic Turf International dealer Keith Thykeson (Pioneer Synthetic Turf Company) recently finished an impressive project that was in a Newbury Park, California back yard. Pioneer specializes in designing and installing premium synthetic turf projects, ranging from golf course driving range Tee Lines to putting greens, lawns, playgrounds and all-purpose athletic facilities. Pioneer has been a proud…
Takoma Dog Park by Synthetic Grass & Greens
Synthetic Turf International dealer Peter Albanes of Synthetic Grass & Greens recently installed STI’s SoftLawn® Pro Cut at the Takoma-Piney Branch Park dog park. Takoma Dogs have been pushing for a dog park for over 3 years, and now they finally have one with the added benefit of synthetic turf. The SoftLawn® Pro Cut was designed specifically…
Featured Putt Putt Install by Final Cut Synthetic Turf
This is a recent install from Final Cut Synthetic Turf out of Twin Falls, Idaho. This project was an 18 hole mini putt-putt for their home town of Twin Falls, Idaho. The course was designed by Harris Miniature Golf out of New Jersey. The whole project ended beautifully, they were able to open for Memorial Day…
Dollywood gets a Facelift with STI and Playrite
Recently STI dealer Playrite installed some new synthetic turf at the infamous Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Playrite initiated contact with Dollywood, because while Jesse Smithey was there with his family he noticed four tree planter areas that had 8 x 8 squares of rundown turf at the trees’ bases. Smithey stated, “I knew STI…
Turf Specialties Installs Amazing Backyard Putting Green
Our friends at Turf Specialties, LLC install so many projects it’s difficult to narrow down the ones we want to feature. This backyard putting green install featured Synthetic Turf International’s Kentucky Blue Plus, NP50 putting material and an EZTee hitting mat. The products were chosen so that after installation the customer could hit balls into…
STI Introduces Tennis Pro Turf
STI Introduces Tennis Pro Turf Our Tennis Pro turf is an advanced tennis court surface that can alleviate impact stress on the body attributed to playing on a hard tennis court surface. Tennis Pro produces a realistic ball bounce and allows players to slide as if they were playing on a clay court, without the maintenance…
STI Launches Architect Page and Hanley Wood Course
This year Synthetic Turf International (STI) has expanded and updated its website with Architect information that includes 3 part specs, sales sheets and CAD downloads.In partnering with Hanley Wood, STI has introduced an educational course targeting the architectural community that qualifies for your Continuing Education Units, CEU’s. As many of you know these CEU’s are required…
Lamb Crafted Putters Chooses STI for Their Putting Lab Green
Tyson Lamb, one of the golf industry’s most promising club makers, recently installed a putter-testing station in his newly renovated Texas-based office using Synthetic Turf International’s NP-50 turf. Known for its true roll quality and consistent Stimpmeter speed, the cross-stitched NP-50 turf was installed over a Tour Links base — giving Lamb the ability…
