Our greens putt, bounce, and react to a shot very much like a natural bent grass green. The ball can even check up! In fact, the SofTrak system is so pure that several members of the PGA Tour, including Freddy Couple, Rich Beem, Steve Flesh and Brice Lietzke, have chosen it over real bent grass greens to avoid the maintenance headaches. Obviously, these guys would not compromise on their practice surface no matter what the cost.

What is it made of?

The yarns are an advanced generation of polypropylene fibers with dual tufted polyurethane backing. It resists all forms of rot, mildew and bacteria. It will not degrade due to standing or flowing water and resists chemicals and heat.

How much will a SofTrak Green costs?

Championship Greens features the SofTrak turf system as its premier green product because of its outstanding qualities. There are less expensive products, but you most likely will be disappointed over time. With SofTrak you get more than a putting surface, you get a short game training system designed to last and perform years longer than other products. The cost for the SofTrak system is generally between $12 and $15 per square foot. The prices vary based on size and other site related factors. Other factors include the accessibility of the site to our equipment and materials, the need for significant grading and sodding, and the addition of retaining walls or other landscaping. Green prices for residential applications typically run between $3000 and $15,000. Of course, placing a SofTrak Green in your yard will create beautiful landscaping with both a fun and functional use – a smart investment.

How long will it last?

The materials used in our SofTrak greens are made from tough polypropylene fibers and are designed to resist the harmful effects of rain, snow, ice, and sun. With proper and regular maintenance, your green can last as long as 15 years or more.

At what speeds do the SofTrak Greens roll?

Our greens can be installed to roll at just about any speed you desire and can be adjusted at any time by brushing and rolling the green. Most greens are set based on the client’s wishes and roll somewhere between an 8 and 11 on the "Stimpmeter." We provide our clients with a "Stimpmeter" with every green we install.

Can a SofTrak Green have contours and undulations like a real putting green?

Absolutely. Our SofTrak synthetic green system utilizes over 6 pounds per square foot of specialized rounded quartz silica (RQS 2000) that can be found only in Texas and Minnesota. The sheer weight of the quartz silica (over 3 tons for a 1,000 sq ft. green!) anchors the turf in place, causing it to conform to the slopes and contours that we carefully design and sculpt into the base. Please note that smaller greens can only have modest contours or they would fail to provide a realistic practice environment.

How long will it take for Championship Greens to install a SofTrak system in my backyard?

Most greens can be installed in about a week, depending on the amount of site preparation and clean up required. You might be putting and chipping the weekend after we start!

What kind of maintenance is required with a green installed by Championship Greens?

An occasional brooming and rolling is all that is necessary to maintain its beauty and playability. Just keep your green free of debris and brush to revitalize fibers as needed. Rolling with a water-filled lawn roller will allow you to increase speed and smoothness. Once the installation is completed, just a few minutes per month is required to insure you get the best performance and maximum life out of your Championship Green. If you prefer, we offer our customers an inexpensive annual maintenance program to keep our green tuned-up year after year.