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Synthetic Turf in the Golf Industry
Synthetic turf in the golf industry has normally been used in golf ranges, putting greens, and for decoration reasons. Now that golf courses have been actively trying to cut back on water costs and maintenance expenses, golf courses are now having to reconsider using synthetic turf but there are a number of drawbacks to using synthetic turf.

Drawbacks to using Synthetic Turf

Heat: The materials being used to make synthetic turf make it too to play on during the summer. For example, on a 90 F degree day, the temperature could rise up to 150 degrees F. Because of that, using synthetic turf on a golf course in a very hot region would be irrational.

Bacteria & Toxins: When covered in rain, the synthetic turf doesn’t allow for proper drainage meaning blood, animal feces, sweat, and skin cells can remain on the synthetic turf because of the lack of proper drainage.

Lack of Feel: Golfers love the feel of being able to create a nice divot after a shot on the fairway or rough but with synthetic turf that prevents a golfer from doing so.

High Costs: Going against one of the main reasons to actually consider switching from natural turf, there are high installation and removal costs including: base construction and removal of rubber granules.

Kills Grass: Once the switch to synthetic turf has been made, it kills all living organisms in the soil making it almost impossible to grow grass for a long time.