The winner of the 2017 World Long Drive Championship, Justin James, drove the ball an impressive 435 yards to win Volvik World Long Drive Championship with the longest clincher in the events history. James hails from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and his father is a past WLDC champion and professional wrestler. Upon his win, James jumped…
Featured Application: STI Canada
This featured application comes from STI Vancouver of STI Canada. This residential install included an NP50 putting surface, Performance Choice first cut fringe and SoftLawn® Fresh Cut Pro for the rough. The NP50 is the premier texturized nylon putting surface available in the industry. There is no comparison to the natural ball roll and realistic speeds….
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…
Featured Application STI SoftLawn
This featured product installation was completed by Synthetic Turf International Dealer STI Florida located in Jupiter, Florida. This installation is unique as it not only encompasses landscape but also existing flowerbeds and trees within the application. Many home and business owners are unaware of the possibilities of turf when considering their options for landscaping. Now this…
PGA Apparel and Demo Experience in Las Vegas
This year Synthetic Turf International (STI) attended the PGA Apparel and Demo Experience in Las Vegas. This year’s event ran from August 14-16 at The Venetian. PGA & Golf Industry Professionals Gather in Las Vegas to experience: An inspiring marketplace of golf’s top fashion brands & new apparel lines Access to cutting edge equipment, training…
Featured Application SoftLawn Fresh Cut
This week’s featured application comes to us from Synthetic Turf International dealer Rory Otto of NyLawn in Hawaii. The install was at the Four Seasons Resort at Manele Bay, Lanai using SoftLawn® Fresh Cut for the resort’s multiple gardens and multi-level, landscaped courtyards. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Nylawn is a Licensed…
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…
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…