Short Game Facilities
A Synthetic Surface for Any Course or Club
Artificial grass is transforming golf facilities across the UK, with more clubs, courses, and leisure resorts investing in synthetic golf greens for practice areas, putting greens, and driving ranges. Artificial grass greens offer a premium feel and authentic appearance that appeals to both PGA Professionals and amateur golfers, delivering consistent performance and durability year-round, regardless of the weather. Unlike traditional grass practice areas, synthetic greens eliminate high maintenance costs and time, providing an economical and reliable solution. Active Golf Projects specialises in bespoke artificial golf green installation for clubs and courses.
Leading the way in artificial golf green installation
Professional Golf Greens
Putting Green Installation
Professional Golf Greens for Your Course
Every golf course should feature a dedicated practice area for members, typically including a custom-designed putting or chipping green. At Active Golf Projects, we create bespoke golf greens that perfectly match your course's unique requirements—from the green's contours to precise pin placements—giving your members the ideal space to hone their short game. Across the UK, professional golf coaches and academies are modernising their facilities to inspire the next generation of golfers. Studies show that new players excel in contemporary settings equipped with the latest technology. For artificial putting green installation, look no further than Active Golf Projects.
3-6-9 Hole Short Courses
Invest in a Professional Golf Green for Your Short Course
A short course is a compact, efficient golf layout designed to help players refine their game, focusing on essential skills in a shorter timeframe. Typically, these courses range from three to nine holes, with distances of 20 to 160 metres between each. Customisable with optional bunkers and water hazards, a short course becomes an engaging practice area for any skill level. Installing a professional putting green, artificial golf green, or short game green enhances your course's value, offering year-round play without the extensive upkeep of natural turf. Our expert installation team ensures that each artificial putting green installation and golf green installation is meticulously crafted to meet high standards, delivering an unbeatable playing experience for your members and reducing ongoing maintenance.
Golf Greens With Bunkers
Artificial Golf Green Installation with Bunkers
Enhance your commercial facility with our premium artificial golf green installations, complete with optional bunkers for added realism and challenge. Our team specialises in designing and installing custom golf greens tailored to your space, offering a perfect practice environment for golfers of all levels. Each artificial golf green, from putting greens to full short game greens, is built to replicate professional standards, ensuring a durable, low-maintenance solution that looks and feels like natural turf. With options for custom bunker placement, our golf green installations provide an immersive experience that will attract members and clients year-round. Let us elevate your facility with a high-quality golf green installation that meets your specific needs.
Supply for Self-Installation
For those looking to install their own golf green, we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality supplies from our Pro Shop.
Choose from our professional-grade artificial grass surfaces, pins, holes, flags, and all necessary fitting accessories to install your putting or short game green. With easy-to-install components and detailed guidance, you can achieve a premium, durable artificial golf green tailored to your space.
Perfect for clubs and courses, our supply-only option allows you to enjoy professional results with the satisfaction of a DIY installation.
Indoor Putting Greens
Bring the course indoors with a custom putting green that lets you practice all year round. With 40% of golf shots made with a putter, improving your putting indoors is the fastest way to lower your score. Low-maintenance and built to perform like a professional surface, our indoor greens can also include features such as bunkers, fringe grasses, and mini fairways, tailored to your space.
How do you build a golf green?
Our putting green construction starts with excavating the current surface to a set depth, allowing space for a stable, porous foundation. We lay down layers of Type 1 stone and granite dust, creating a permeable base that is leveled and contoured for natural golf breaks. Once compacted, synthetic turf is shaped and installed, followed by a final sand infill.
Scroll through our timeline below to see each of these four steps broken down in more detail.
The Process
Ground Excavation
We start by excavating the existing ground to a specific depth. This prepares the area for a stable foundation and ensures the green’s drainage and longevity. The cleared space is ready for a fresh, porous base.
Base Preparation
Next, we install layers of aggregate materials, such as Type 1 stone and granite dust. These materials create a permeable base that allows for water drainage while providing a solid surface. This base is leveled and compacted, forming the foundation of the green.
Grass Installation
Once the base is prepared, we shape and contour it to create realistic golf breaks and slopes. This process allows for a challenging and authentic golfing experience, as we design contours that mimic natural golf course greens.
Finishing Touches
Finally, we cut and place the synthetic turf, shaping it precisely to fit the layout of the green. A layer of sand infill is added to secure the turf and enhance its durability, creating a finished surface ready for play.
Artificial Golf Green FAQ
Can I hit golf shots from a distance?
Yes — our greens are designed to handle realistic wedge play from distance.
You can comfortably hit chips, pitches, and controlled approach shots depending on your available space. The turf, base, and cup system are engineered to absorb impact and replicate the feel of a real golf green, so you can practise anything from short chips to longer wedge shots with confidence.
What types of shot can be practiced?
You can practice every key short-game shot, including:
• Chipping from fringe or rough
• Pitching from short to mid-range distances
• Bump-and-run shots
• Flop shots (space permitting)
• Putting on a true-rolling green
• Distance control wedges into designated chipping areas
Our greens are designed to give your facility a full short-game practice experience.
Will the ball roll like it does on a real course?
Premium artificial surfaces are engineered to mimic natural green speeds, usually between 9–11 on the Stimpmeter.
Are artificial greens weather resistant?
Our artificial golf greens are designed to be all-weather and drain quickly, allowing practice shortly after rain.
What size space do I need for a short game green?
Most homes and clubs can fit a custom short-game green because the size is fully flexible. As a guide:
• Small areas: 4m × 3m and up — ideal for putting and short chips
• Medium areas: 6m × 4m — allows putting, chipping, and small pitching areas
• Large areas: 8m × 5m or more — plenty of space for multi-hole layouts and longer wedge shots
Because every green is different, we design it around your available space, ensuring you get the best performance and layout possible. If you have measurements, we can recommend the perfect size.
What maintenance is required?
Very little.
Typical care includes:
• Occasional brushing
• Debris removal
• Light infill top-ups every 1–2 years
• Weed and moss killer 3-4 times a year