Our Pittsburgh, PA Artificial Turf Installation Process
THE MASTER OF INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY
Since 1996, Southwest Greens has been setting the bar for synthetic grass installation across the country. Over six thousand greens completed worldwide. More than two dozen top professional golfers have our artificial turf in their backyards. That kind of track record doesn't happen by chance. It happens through a process that's been optimized, validated, and mastered at every step.
BUILT IN THE USA
Our artificial grass is manufactured right here in the U.S. by Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company. That means every roll of lawn turf grass that goes into your build has the support of one of the most respected companies in surface technology — combined with the hands-on craftsmanship of regional Southwest Greens crew in Pittsburgh. The Shaw R&D team has developed innovations like Bolt™ fiber technology and HydroChill® evaporative cooling, so the synthetic turf you're receiving isn't just built for longevity — it's genuinely comfortable to practice on, even on a hot afternoon.
CERTIFIED INSTALLERS, EVERY TIME
Every Southwest Greens professional in Pittsburgh is certified and trained through our Pro System — a demanding certification process built around the highest standards in the artificial turf industry. This isn't just a box we check. It's how we guarantee that your synthetic grass installation is completed properly the first time, with the product knowledge and installation expertise to support every choice made on-site. No other provider offers that level of installation consistency and quality.
LAYER BY LAYER, IT ALL COMES TOGETHER
Once the base is set, we install a minimum ¼-inch pad designed to maintain consistent ball roll and reduce the impact of your shot. From there, our 1⅛-inch polypropylene artificial grass goes down — made to replicate the appearance, softness, and response of real grass. The turf is then packed with coated silica sand, giving it the realistic feel during play that distinguishes a great outdoor putting green from one that just has the looks.
6,000+ GREENS, ONE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
Whether you're installing a backyard putting green to improve your short game or commissioning a full artificial turf installation for a commercial property, the technique is the same: precise, certified, and designed for to last. Southwest Greens doesn't do one-size-fits-all. Every ft2 of artificial grass we install shows the craftsmanship we've spent nearly thirty years developing.
THE FINISHING TOUCHES THAT MAKE IT YOURS
No two turf designs are the same — and that is the point. Once the base layers are finished, we roll the tops to simulate the playability of a bent grass green. From there, the options open up.
Fringe cuts in the first and second cut, tee lines, sand traps, bunkers, fairways, roughs — whatever your vision calls for, we can build it. Your outdoor putting green should perform like it was made for your property, your playing style, and your objectives. That's exactly what we deliver.
