esdubya
Double Eagle Member
Hello DGCR. I'm comparing artificial turf to concrete for an 18 hole course installation here in the glove. I've heard nothing but good things about an artificial turf over tamped and framed crushed rock tee pad.
So first off, performance. How well do they last? How do they handle the snow/ice? I threw off the pad at The Grange and in the middle of summer it was dude sweet.
I've priced out artificial turf from http://www.artificialturfsupply.com/ and it comes to about $2 per sq. foot just for the turf. Compared to concrete at about <$1 per sq. foot it is a big jump in price.
I'm looking also for experience installing these types of pads, or finding an inexpensive source for the turf. I personally want to cover each pad with the old turf from Michigan Stadium, but I know that's not gonna happen.
Any helpful feedback is appreciated.
So first off, performance. How well do they last? How do they handle the snow/ice? I threw off the pad at The Grange and in the middle of summer it was dude sweet.
I've priced out artificial turf from http://www.artificialturfsupply.com/ and it comes to about $2 per sq. foot just for the turf. Compared to concrete at about <$1 per sq. foot it is a big jump in price.
I'm looking also for experience installing these types of pads, or finding an inexpensive source for the turf. I personally want to cover each pad with the old turf from Michigan Stadium, but I know that's not gonna happen.
Any helpful feedback is appreciated.