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- Founded
in 1996 by college student and company President Chris Heptinstall,
who wanted to make backyard putting greens possible and
affordable for virtually any homeowner
- Manufactures
the turf for golf putting greens near Dalton, Georgia
- Company
sales up 260% over last year
- 1/2
of sales go to homeowners as self-install kits, 1/2 to distributors
who sell and install them, indoors and out
- 1100
All Pro distributors located throughout the United States,
and in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, France, Denmark, and
Norway
- Publishes
2, 28-page, 4-color, quarterly magazines; one geared for
authorized distributors and one for homeowners, plus a monthly
newsletter exclusively for distributors
- Manufactured
specifically for golf greens (not AstroTurf or miniature
golf carpet)
- Weekend
warriors can complete a 12' x 30' self-install kit starting
at about $1,400 or $3.50 per square foot, in 1 to 2 days;
smaller greens can be completed for less than $1,000 (comparable
in cost to a premium set of golf clubs or half the price
of a hot tub)
- Authorized
distributors charge about $10 per square foot and up
- Made
with highly durable ultra-violet treated polypropylene/polyethylene
hybrid fiber that withstands all inclement weather conditions
- Once
installed are maintenance-free — leaving
more time for play and less on yard work
- Most
dense turf available; simulates true ball roll and holding
characteristics of real-grass greens
- 1"
turf is able to hold drives from 150 yards out
- Easy
to install using same base preparation as a brick-paver
patio
- Great
entertainment for parties, family gatherings, or impressing
golf buddies
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