How Rickie Fowler Built the Ultimate Backyard Turf Setup With Southwest Greens

When a PGA Tour pro wants a practice setup on their property, you know it has to be the real deal. Rickie Fowler — known for his distinctive style and serious short game — turned to Southwest Greens to turn his backyard vision into reality, and the results tell the story.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what went into this one-of-a-kind artificial turf installation.

TWO OUTDOOR PUTTING GREENS, ONE PROPERTY

The centerpiece of Rickie's setup is a pair of custom outdoor putting greens that give him a pro-grade practice space steps from his door.

The bigger of the two greens spans approximately 1,800 square feet. This one carries history — Southwest Greens delivered it in 2012. It has held up remarkably well over the years, a true testament to quality installation work. The second green — roughly 500 square feet — is a more recent addition and showcases Southwest Greens' latest premium products.

The second green — roughly 500 square feet — is a more recent addition and showcases Southwest Greens' latest premium products.

Both greens incorporate GB177 synthetic turf, a tour-grade putting surface that delivers the reliable roll and speed a player like Rickie expects during practice sessions. The compact green also received a finishing touch with GB134 fringe turf, adding that clean, precise edge you'd find at a top-tier golf facility.

The outcome? A dual-green setup that enables Rickie practice on everything from mid-range putts to detailed lag putting, right from the convenience of his own backyard.

NOT JUST FOR GOLF

This is where the project gets really interesting. Rickie's property isn't just a golf destination — Southwest Greens also designed and installed a one-of-a-kind bocce ball court complete with precision-laid synthetic grass that keeps play smooth and consistent game after game. It's the sort of feature that turns a backyard into a true entertainment hub.

And for the more athletic side of things, Southwest Greens installed synthetic grass for a pole-vaulting practice area, specifying Bolt turf for the project. Bolt is built to handle high-impact athletic use, making it the right call for a sport that calls for a dependable, safe landing and approach surface.

WHY ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKES PRACTICAL SENSE FOR ATHLETES

For a professional athlete managing a busy tour schedule, the last thing you want is a natural grass putting green that needs continuous irrigation, cutting, and periodic reseeding. A synthetic grass installation looks picture-perfect year-round with little upkeep — and that's a real advantage when your time is limited.

Artificial putting greens in Naperville have advanced significantly. The GB177 surface used on Rickie's greens is built to simulate the feel and playability of a genuine bentgrass green, so the hours he puts in at home transfer directly to his performance on the course.

GET A PERSONALIZED PUTTING GREEN OF YOUR OWN

You don't have to be a PGA Tour pro to enjoy a Naperville backyard putting green that turns heads. Southwest Greens of Illinois builds custom artificial putting greens for commercial and residential properties of every size — whether you're after a compact 200-square-foot green to improve your short game or a multi-hole setup like Rickie's.

From the first design to the final blade of synthetic grass, every Southwest Greens installation is constructed with the same standard of precision you experienced on this project.

Set to plan out your custom outdoor putting green in Naperville? Contact Southwest Greens today and find out what is possible in your Naperville space.