Scotland Golf Trip



I just returned from a very memorable two week golfing trip in Scotland. Me and 3 friends decided to check this trip off our bucket list. After several months of planning, we were treated to great weather, incredible golf courses and met many wonderful people along the way.We played 18 rounds in 13 days on 15 different championship courses. We figure we walked about 126 miles! We were fortunate to play several of the British Open courses including St Andrews (Old Course), Carnoustie, Turnberry and Troon. We also played some other incredible courses including Royal Dornoch, Kingsbarns, Castle Stuart and Royal Aberdeen among others.

The pot bunkers in Scotland are incredibly difficult. They are deep and have steep walls and I usually had to use a 60 degree wedge opened up like a griddle to get out.

The greens were large and very undulating. One green on St Andrews Old Course is over an acre in size! This would be a good job for Dream Turf!

This is me teeing off on the famous #17 "Road Hole". I actually hit the ball over the lion logo on the green hotel wall landing in a perfect spot in the fairway. Went on to par this tough hole but we played another 18 in the afternoon and I carded a SNOWMAN on the same hole as I got a little too greedy off the tee and went OB.

Here we are crossing the fabled Swilcan Bridge on the 18th fairway of St Andrews. Our 4some all parred this hole both in the morning and afternoon.

I'm glad to be back and I hope I've brought back a few new ideas for designing creative backyard putting greens!

Cheers,
John



New "Dog Turf" Unveiled

After 18 months of research and development, Dream Turf is pleased to announce the launch of a new turf we have engineered specifically for dog applications. While we have installed about 1200 synthetic lawns for dog owners over the past ten years with excellent results, we concluded that some improvements could be made to synthetic grass for our four legged friends.

In our early stage of development, our criteria for this new dog specific product was: 1) Faster drainage 2) Antimicrobial protection 3) Looks good enough to be used in any landscape. We've only seen one other dog specific turf on the market over the years and while it accomplished criterias 1 and 2, it simply did not look good enough (fake looking, lime color and very shiny) to use in a landscape environment or for that matter, any place where aesthetics are important. Furthermore, unlike the competition we decided NOT to use Nylon in our turf as Nylon WILL absorb urine.

Developing this product turned out to be more difficult than anticipated. Getting the water permeable backing along with strong tuft bind for strength slowed our efforts. We continued with our challenge and finally found the formula to make every square inch of our backing permeable and also have strong tuft bind. We have integrated the antimicrobial agent into the turf blades during the fiber extrusion so it is "embedded" as opposed to be topically applied. We have done the same to the backing of the turf. This antimicrobial protection will minimize the opportunity for bacteria to grow in Dog Turf.

When we install Dog Turf, as well as all of our turf products, we use a PERMEABLE gravel so that the system drains properly. We also infill our Dog Turf with a special coated sand that is non absorbing to further combat any possible odor issues.

The above photo is our first commercial installation of Dog Turf installed at Muttley Crew Cuts in West Seattle. This is an indoor installation over a drain mat for proper drainage. The owners, employees and customers are all pleased with the new Dog Turf.

Dream Turf strives to lead the synthetic turf market with innovative ideas and products. We are very excited about Dog Turf and look forward to featuring this new canine specific grass for many years to come.

Dream Turf Putting Greens in Puetz Golf Stores

Dream Turf recently installed their proprietary DT Putt synthetic putting greens in two Puetz Golf Stores (Bellevue and Tukwila).

Our putting turf drains far better compared to other putting turfs and requires less maintenance. DT Putt also looks better and rolls at a very true speed of about 10 on the stimp meter.

Please visit one of the Puetz Golf stores in the future and check out our special in store offer.

Seattle Home Show February 19-27

Please come visit us at the Seattle Home Show, February 19th-27th at the Qwest Field Events Center. We are in booth 1634 in the northwest corner of the building. This will be our tenth consecutive year exhibiting at this outstanding show. You can receive free parking and 2 for 1 admission to the show by logging on to their website at http://www.seattlehomeshow.com/ , then click purchase tickets, then enter the DISCOUNT CODE: dreamturf1234.

If you are considering adding a new synthetic lawn or putting green to your landscape, please consider the following factors when shopping for the best company to install your project:

1. How long have they been in business? We have been in business 10 years.

2. Are they licensed, bonded and insured? Dream Turf certainly is and it's the law.

3. How many synthetic turf jobs have they installed? Dream Turf has installed over 1600 projects and that's all we do. The workmanship is just as critical as the materials so be sure you are dealing with experienced installers. We have replaced several jobs here in Seattle that were originally installed by sloppy or uneducated contractors.

4. Compare products side by side and you might be surprised. Dream Turf''s volume enables them to custom manufacture all of their products to their own specifications. These products were designed for the northwest, both in appearance and for drainage properties.

5. Price is always important but so is value. Dream Turf is very competitive but will also meet any competitor's price on an installed lawn or putting green with comparable products.

6. Warranty coverage? Dream Turf is 7 years for fading but also covers a full 7 years of workmanship. Most companies only offer 1 year on workmanship. We've also seen several start up companies offer turf then go out of business so who's standing behind those installations? We have over 1600 happy customers and are commited to the synthetic grass industry. We also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Please let us know if you have any questions, we would be happy to help you in any way possible.



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Dream Turf's Roots

Dream Turf was founded in January 2002 by partners John Davidson and Rick Griffiths. John had spent twenty years in the lumber manufacturing business and Rick was a custom home builder. With a major paradigm shift in building materials taking place, they noticed many synthetic and composite products replacing traditional building materials. The idea was born to take synthetic lawn grass to market in the Seattle area.

The business started out in John's den and Rick's garage. They sold a turf product manufactured by the largest athletic turf producer in the world. A couple years later, Dream Turf grew to the point they needed to lease a 3000 square foot office/warehouse in Redmond, WA. In 2005, Davidson and Griffiths discovered a better manufacturing partner who could make synthetic grass to "Northwest Specifications". The business really took off and Dream Turf then moved to it's current 7 acre facility in Snohomish.

Dream Turf now distributes turf all over the country and also serves 7 dealers in the state of Washington. While the business continues to grow outside the state, they feel their foundation and roots are here in the northwest where they pioneered a new product that now has seen dramatic growth.

The synthetic grass landscape industry is still young. Davidson is a board member of the ASGI (Association of Synthetic Grass Installers), http://www.asgi.us/  where he seeks to improve quality installation standards nationwide. There are too many companies trying to install synthetic grass that either don't understand the essential steps, or ignore some and cut corners to save money. Dream Turf has always lived by the mantra of high quality turf and exceptional installation methods. Our goal through the ASGI is a vision of all turf companies installing to a higher standard where it will only help grow the entire industry through satisfied customers.

With over 1600 installations in the Puget Sound area, Dream Turf continues to be the undisputed leader in synthetic grass for landscape in the northwest. The future looks bright for continued success as the market becomes more educated about this exciting, environmentally friendly alternative.

For more information, please visit  http://www.dreamturf.com/

Welcome to the Dream Turf blog!

Dream Turf synthetic lawns are environmentally friendly, and require no watering, fertilizing or mowing, yet look beautiful throughout the year!

With very little maintenance required, you'll have more free time to enjoy life! You will also be saving money with reduced water bills, no lawn care products, and you can sell your lawn mower, too!

Kids and pets love it, too. There are no harmful chemicals to make them sick, or mud to track into the house. Pet waste is easily cleaned up and rinsed away!