- SPEED IT UP: WE USE A SAND INFILL TO MIMIC THE FEEL OF A REAL GREEN. TO MAINTAIN PUTTING SPEED, YOU MIGHT NEED TO TOP-DRESS THE INFILL PERIODICALLY.
- ROLL WITH IT: WE USED A TURF ROLLER TO FURTHER ADJUST THE PUTTING SPEED OF YOUR GREEN. ROLLING IT ON A SUNNY DAY CAN HELP THE FIBERS STAND UP STRAIGHTER, CREATING A FASTER PUTTING SURFACE.
- MILDEW MATTERS: WHILE ARTIFICIAL TURF RESISTS MOLD AND MILDEW GROWTH, LONG-STANDING DEBRIS (E.G. WET LEAVES) CAN POTENTIALLY CREATE A MILDEW PROBLEM OVER TIME. GOOD DRAINAGE THROUGH THE TURF AND BASE ALSO MITIGATE THIS CONCERN. HOWEVER, IF YOU NOTICE MILDEW GROWTH, A DILUTED BLEACH SOLUTION (50% BLEACH, 50% WATER) CAN BE USED FOR SPOT TREATMENT.
- CUP CARE: PUTTING GREEN CUPS CAN TRAP DEBRIS. REGULARLY REMOVE ANY LEAVES OR BALLS THAT GET STUCK TO PREVENT TEARS OR DAMAGE TO THE CUP. ALSO, RINSE OUT THE CUPS TO PREVENT A SAND BUILD-UP THAT CAN CAUSE THE POLE TO GET STUCK IN THE HOLE.
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