This week’s featured application comes to us from Turf Specialties, LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Turf Specialties has only been a part of the Synthetic Turf International network for a few years, but has surpassed every expectation. They are an extremely valued member of the Synthetic Turf International (STI) family, and they have an incredibly…
5 Ways to Improve Your Backyard with a Putting Green
You remember when you first laid eyes on your backyard – the ideas you got, the excitement and plans. But now, you’re not sure what to do. Whether it’s adding a golf practice area to perfect your swing, or designing an oasis with water and stones, rest assure the opportunities of what you can do…
Synthetic Turf Versus Natural Grass – Which Should I Use for My Backyard Putting Green?
By Andrew Ross Once you have made the decision to install a putting green in your backyard, you will need to choose whether to use synthetic turf or natural grass. While natural grass may be appealing to you given its look, feel, and playability, there are a number of reasons to opt for synthetic turf….
STI is Getting Ready for Tennessee Big Shots World Long Drive Event in Kingsport, Tennessee!
The Exclusive Turf Provider for the World Long Drive Championship STI is getting ready for the great Smoky Mountain smackdown next week! Monday August 12 the World Long Drive Tour returns to Tennessee for its final stop before the Volvik World Long Drive Championship. There’s a lot of on the line in Kingsport – including…
Synthetic Turf International® Thanks You for Your Service
Thank You for Your Service Synthetic Turf International® would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country in the armed forces. History of Memorial Day The history of Memorial Day is a long one, observed on the last Monday of…
The Results Are In for the Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun Tour Event
The Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun The World Long Drive tour AK-CHIN Smash in the Sun Tour Event concluded this week in Phoenix, Arizona and is the third official event of the 2018 World Long Drive season. This event was a qualifier for the World Long Drive Championship later this year in Thackerville, Oklahoma. We previously posted this…
Synthetic Turf International: We Prepare You Like No One Else
Welcome to Synthetic Turf International University Do You Want to Be A Synthetic Turf Dealer? STIU is an educational program that offers new and existing dealers and their new hires in-depth training in a variety subjects that will enable them to be successful in the synthetic turf industry. We offer training sessions to our network…
Replicate the Augusta National Green Speeds in Your Own Backyard!
Getting an accurate speed for the greens at Augusta National is next to impossible, but how hard is it to replicate? It’s been rated as the number one course in the country, and its fairways, greens, bunkers and water hazards have been seen by more eyes than any other course in the world. Yet, the…
Featured Application of Synthetic Turf for Bocce Ball
Synthetic Turf for Bocce Ball Synthetic Turf International dealer, Keith Thykeson of Pioneer Synthetic Turf Company, recently finished a synthetic turf installation project in a Camarillo, California back yard. About Pioneer Synthetic Turf Company Pioneer Synthetic Turf has been a part of the STI Team as a dealer in Southern California for over 15 years. Pioneer specializes in designing…
Outdoor Putting Green Turf with Michigan Synthetic Turf Solutions
Featured Application: Outdoor Putting Green Turf This featured Synthetic Turf International application comes from Jeff Lazaros of Michigan Synthetic Turf Solutions in Michigan. The install was for an outdoor putting green turf at a private residence using NP45, STI Tourshot and SoftLawn® Kentucky Blue Plus. The homeowners wanted a functional and beautiful space, which lead…