Thursday, December 9, 2010

NEW: Portable GOLF practice greens & mats


Dalton, Ga. — Every golfer dreams of fine-tuning their scoring skills. Now SYNLawn, the leader in synthetic grass, makes it easy with their Portable Golf Greens and Fairway Mats, the perfect holiday gift for golfing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. The easy-to-use portable green allows practice putting, chip and wedge shots at home, the office or anywhere there is a hard surface.
"This is the best synthetic golf turf on the market," said Dave Pelz, world renowned teaching professional, best-selling author, and golf researcher. "You can practice and improve your game anywhere with SYNLawn?s Portable Greens and Fairway Mats. If you want to practice on golf-like conditions in your own home, get these surfaces and get ready for your scores to improve."
Rigorously tested for putting, chipping and approach shot ball reaction, SYNLawn Portable Golf Greensand Fairway Mats are designed to perform in every way like natural grass. They are made with 100% nylon fibers to look and feel natural, as well as provide strength, resiliency and the durability to withstand wear and tear from quality practice sessions. SYNLawn?s Portable Golf Greens and Fairway Mats are engineered for consistent, predictable ball roll, ideal ball lie conditions, distance control feedback, and to help redefine distance control. These products also come with a one year warranty.

SYNLawn® makes a big splash with soy at Greenbuild 2010


Dalton, Ga. — Universal Textile Technologies (UTT), the carpet industry's recognized leader in backing systems innovation and development, along with flooring and surfacing leaders AstroTurf®EcoPath andSYNLawn®, recently returned from showcasing at the world's largest green building exhibit hall, Chicago's McCormick Place West, for the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, Nov. 16-18, where more than 27,000 attendees from 112 countries attended educational sessions, networked and redefined the future of the green building industry.
In summarizing his experience, Doug Giles of UTT observed that the 2010 Greenbuild show, titled Generation Green: Redefining Our Future, “focused on many reoccurring subjects, but none more powerful than leadership and the future of the green innovation, both which were eloquently explored by former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell in his keynote address.”
These same concepts are at the core of UTT's biobased technologies and co-exhibitor EcoPath's line of sustainable and perpetually recyclable entryway matting products.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Hospitality industry goes putting 'green'


Tempe, Az — In what has become a growing trend within the travel industry, more and more hotels are adopting ecologically conscious methods of becoming more "green".
From simply recycling daily paper and plastic waste, to finding innovative ways to conserve energy and resources. More and more, the hospitality industry has taken on an environmentally-responsive culture, even when it comes to creative way to entertain hotel guests.
Such is the case with Hyatt Place hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Offering guests a chance to improve their short game golfing skills, the hotel features a large 3,600 sq. ft. custom putting green using SYNLawn's Golf System.
The area originally covered with landscape rock xeriscaping now hosts a beautiful, professionally installed artificial grass putting green hotel guests can practice on just a few steps outside their hotel rooms. This isn't a miniature golf course either, the putting green uses the latest in artificial golf grass technology, paying attention to the details, to give users the most realistic ball-roll conditions possible.
"The guests in the hotel love the putting green." comments one staff member "It gets them out of their rooms and gives them something fun to do."
Originally spec'd for an entirely different project SYNLawn's quality landscape products inevitably led the contractors to take a closer look at SYNLawn's Golf System products.
Chosen for SYNLawn's high-quality artificial grass, wearability and price, the hotel's private putting green continues to make a lasting impression with visiting travelers.
SYNLawn and SYNLawnGolf continue to work together in an exclusive partnership with golf guru Dave Pelz to research and develop the most complete, realistic golf experience in the artificial turf industry.
For more information about SYNLawn's Golf System, please visit us online at SYNLawnGolf.com.

Monday, March 8, 2010

SYNLawn.ca

For more information please visit our website - www.synlawn.ca

SYNLawn at Highpointe


SYNLawn Okanagan was fortunate enough to work with Timberhaven Homes in 2009 on a residential synthetic putting green project in Kelowna's Highpointe development. Project manager Craig Procter with Platinum Construction Consultants was incredible to work with; it was his attention to detail and efficient use of resources that drove this project to success. The project 'Lot 23 Highpointe Drive' was later nominated for 5 Gold Tommie including Excellence in Landscape Design New or Renovation. 


The first visit on site looked something like this....

March 6, 2009
In the months that followed, SYNLawn staff worked closely with Timberhaven to create a putting green design for the area that meshed with the overall design of the property. The vision was to construct a putting green surface that could be use for both practice and entertainment. And so began the excavation...

                            
April 27, 2009
Once the area was to desired grade it was time to haul in the base material - 24 yards of 1/2" minus crusher chips. A similar material is used for concrete pads or paving stone prep (3/4" crush), however for a synthetic putting green application the smaller material allows us to ensure there are no imperfections in the base when the SYNLawn putting surface is installed.


April 28, 2009
The base is then used to achieve desired undulations for the putting surface. With the size of this project and the use of 7 cups we were able to throw a variety of putts into the area!


June 15, 2009
Finally we were ready for the SYNLawn putting surface. Both the synthetic putting green & fringe materials come in 15 foot widths and roll out much like carpet would. After the green was shaped we began working with the fringe material to ensure a snug fit to the the putting green as well as the landscape edging. On this particular project we showcased the versatility of the material by trimming around a flagstone rock sitting area.

The result of this project was a 1600 sq/ft synthetic putting surface chiseled into the side of a mountain with an accented silica sand bunker.


The materials used for this project were: SYNBlue Premium 200 & SYNGreen Premium 200

Overall the project was a great success! Having the SYNLawn product used in such a prestigious home was exciting and working with Timberhaven Homes was a rewarding experience.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Save water with SYNLawn

Our recent snow-free winter has many homeowners in the Okanagan wondering what water restrictions we will face this summer. Spring is the ideal time to take a proactive approach and look at adjustments to your existing landscaping – SYNLawn Okanagan can help!

Did you know:

• In 2009, Kelowna South East Kelowna Irrigation District had it’s lowest water levels in 89 years 
• Each square foot of SYNLawn has the potential to save 78L of water every year!
• It is estimated over 60% of water used by the average household is used for yard irrigation!
• 96 percent of Kelowna residents think water conservation is very important. – Kelowna Joint Water Committee
• Less than 3% of municipally-treated water is actually used for drinking. The rest goes down the drain, down the toilet, or on our gardens. -Environment Canada

Consumers can save Up to 70% on their water bill with SYNLawn’s artificial grass system. This type of alternative can transform a previously high maintenance, costly lawn into an east to maintain, water-saving showpiece!

SYNLawn Okanagan Residential Landscape - Quail Ridge, Kelowna, B.C.


With the variety of grasses and systems available, the applications for synthetic grass are endless. Imagine saving water with the addition of a putting green – who said water conservation can’t be fun too?

SYNLawn Okanagan Residential Putting Green - Kelowna, B.C.

SYNLawn customers are enjoying a great looking lawn all year round. They’re helping conserve water while eliminating the hassles of maintenance, grass stains, dirty paws and more.

If you'd you like to start saving water and money - call SYNLawn now for you no obligation consultation in Penticton, Summerland, Kelowna, or Vernon – 250.765.4032

Monday, February 22, 2010

Round for 2 at Predator Ridge Golf Course

Do you know somebody who could use SYNLawn in the Okanagan?

Have them contact us just to discuss their potential project and you will be entered into a draw to win a round for 2 (cart included) at Predator Ridge Golf Resort. Be sure to have them mention the contest and leave your contact information and you could win!

We will be drawing the winner March 31, 2010.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Turn bogeys into birdies with a putting green from SYNLawn Okanagan

Over 60% of a round consists of the short game. Imagine cutting strokes off your short game in the comfort of your own backyard! Can SYNLawn really help my game?

A year ago SYNLawn and Dave Pelz 'The Golf Guru', announced a strategic partnership to help golfers improve their game with the most advanced synthetic putting green systems ever built. Having performance-tested synthetic golf surfaces allows homeowners and golfers to use their putting green as a teaching aid as well as a back yard novelty!

SYNLawn Okanagan offers a selection of synthetic products to meet your needs from varied putting green surfaces and chipping areas, to synthetic landscape grass to enhance your putting green or backyard.


A synthetic putting green with SYNLawn Okanagan offers:

· True ball roll                   · Flexible designs
· Minimal maintenance       · Adjustable ball speeds            
· Consistent performance   · Industry leading warranty

Whether you're looking for a synthetic putting green in Kelowna, a synthetic lawn in Penticton, or a solution for your dog area in Vernon - call SYNLawn Okanagan today for your no obligation consultation - 250.765.4032

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Fake grass is a HOT issue & SYNLawn has the COOLEST grass around!

The exclusive SYNLawn product line has expanded once again with the addition of HeatBlock Technology™.

Products made with HeatBlock Technology® reduce the impact of sun's heat causing rays lowering surface temperatures almost 20% compared with ordinary grass products during the hottest days of the year.


How it works

The technology behind SYNLawn HeatBlock® utilizes Bonar's Coolgrass®, this reflects infrared and dissipates heat into the atmosphere instead of absorbing heat into the yarn, resulting in a lower surface temperature when exposed to intense sunlight.

Features of the new HeatBlock products:

Reduced Surface Temperatures - Advanced HeatBlock Technology keep the surface temperatures almost 20% cooler than similar artificial grasses.
High Performance - Resilient and lush fibers made for performance with natural appearance.
High Utilization - Designed for active use and high levels of foot traffic for customers with kids and pets.

Whether you're looking for a synthetic putting green in Kelowna, a synthetic lawn in Penticton, or a solution for your dog area in Vernon - call SYNLawn Okanagan today for your no obligation consultation - 250.765.4032