Shanachie Greens, Inc.

I met John Ambrose, inventor of the L2 Lateral Line Putter, a few years ago at the Cleveland Golf Show.  He was interested in a green back then and he started doing his homework on putting green companies.  Like anyone, John wanted to get the best deal out there without compromising the overall size of his putting green.  When he called me this Spring  he had received prices from several companies and it was obvious to John that the only way he was going to get the green of his dreams, would be to spend $20 a square foot through these companies.

Although Shanachie could save him thousands of dollars off these prices, John was intriqued by our do-it-yourself program.  Started 3 years ago, our “Build-A-Green” program let’s the customer do the install on their own with the aid of a trained professional guiding the process – making sure all steps are completed properly.  Although this was a huge undertaking, our biggest build a green to date, the entire project (a 980 square foot green) was completed in less than a week and the cost was half of what he would have paid our competitor to have them install his green.

Before - click to enlarge

After - click to enlarge

Final phase - cleaning up and landscaping. (and testing out the new green!)

Shanachie Greens (Build-A-Green / Do-it-Yourself)

My apologies for the poor quality of this photo, I forgot my camera and had to use my cell phone for the shot.

As you can see it is very important to follow each and every step during a self installation of a putting green.  Each step requires directions to be followed precisely.

This green did not have the proper base installation such as correct depth, correct materials, correct leveling, correct pitch, or correct base edging.  Over just a short period of time, the owners found themselves with a green filled with mold, slime and ripples.  Not ideal conditions for practicing putts on a High School putting green.

Shanachie Greens came in, removed the old green, installed the proper base edging, installed the proper base, and used the customers extra rolls of turf (unused and left over from their original purchase of this old green).   In the photo below you can still see the old rolls of turf in the background.

This photo was taken on the final day of installation (before clean-up).  Ontario-Mansfield High School now has a properly installed putting green on their grounds.

While you can save some money doing a self install, many times this decision will end up costing you more in the long-run.   Make sure you understand each and every step of the installation process and never cut corners.  There is a considerable amount of time, planning, and preparation involved with each green.

If you still feel you want to do the installation yourself, consider our consultation service available with our Build-A-Greens.

Check out the first green of 2011!  This beautiful green with fringe is installed in a backyard in Independence, Ohio.   The homeowner already had many amenities and this green added a whole new element.

Our customer in Kirtland Hills had a unique vision. A green in the woods with a feel of the Old Links at St. Andrews. This beautiful 1500+ sq. ft. Shanachie Green is based on the combined 4 and 14th holes at St. Andrews, with slight adjustments to incorporate the lay of the land.  Tee boxes are set back in the woods allowing a wide range of skill shots to the green.
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.Fringe added around one end of the green

Come see us at the 2010 Cleveland Home and Garden Show at the IX Center through Valentine’s Day!

We’re in a great location right with the beautifully decorated homes.
Come take a look and a feel as you practice your putt on a Shanachie Green!

Winter has settled in here in the Northeast. But that doesn’t mean you can’t think about lowering your handicap next year!

Jan. 5, 2010 - 14 degrees, 18 inches

In order to lower your handicap you have to improve your game. To improve your game, you have to practice.

This is the perfect time to start thinking about what part of your game needs the most work. For most golfers, it’s the short game. And to fix your short game, you need to have easy daily access to a putting green! Imagine stepping out of your back door and stepping on to your own personal putting green! No traffic, no fees, no lines. It’s just you and your green.

A Shanachie Green offers you all the benefits of a real green without all the hassle and upkeep. Shanachie Greens also is the only company to offer HEATED greens for year round play.

In 2005 I installed my first green in my back yard.   The following year I placed first in my golf league. In 2007, I installed a heated green in my front yard. I practiced on the heated green daily last winter and ended up placing first in our golf league and lowering my handicap from a 5.7 to a 3.9.

Plan ahead now for the 2010 install season.  Mention our blog and save $300. off your quoted price.

Although we specialize in putting greens, we also can customize your own putt-putt course!  
Whether in your back-yard or if replacing your old course, Shanachie Greens has the best
product out there.   Superior quality, no maintenance and a warranty!  (click and enlarge!)
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Before                                                                                            After          (for more: see gallery in previous post)

                                                                                                       Note: After pic shown w/ optional Handi-Capper Hole plug Read more »

The easiest way to explain the difference is to show you. Each of these greens are 3 years old.
 (left)    A sand infilled NYLON green.           (right)  A coal slag infilled SHANACHIE GREEN.

There is a huge difference between coal slag and sand infilled products. Simply said, sand infilled greens clump, hold water, accept seeds (thus growing weeds/trees/etc) and mold. Sand infilled greens also are higher maintenance and need to be re-infilled yearly. Read more »

First Example: Wet area with moldy nylon green.    /     Fixed drainage problem and replaced green.
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Shanachie Greens only works with one product. Manufactured by All Pro Greens, the turf is the highest density polypropylene and is the best on the market. There are ‘chain’ companies out there (or franchises) that sell a variety of different greens at different prices from very cheap to very expensive. In other words, they will sell you whatever price range you are in. Cheap greens (nylon/no double backing/rubber/foam) to more pricey greens (polypropylene). Then they go and infill the greens with sand. Which pretty much put you back to square one because as we’ve already stated, sand infilled greens do not even compare to those filled with coal slag.

With that said, let’s look at the different types of turf out there:
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NEW!  Revolutionizing the putting green industry!  HEATED GREENS!

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Our turf is great for pets!  How about a dog run?  How about a dog kennel? 

How many times do you have to clean your pets paws when they come inside.  Endless washing off of mud, grass and snow?  If you had an area for your pets to play & sleep out-side that was comfortable yet clean, it would not only make you happy but your pet as well!

How about a HEATED dog run or kennel?

In a backyard that measures 75 ft x 100ft  THIS is her favorite place to lay around, nap and hang out!  ON THE GREEN!  Whether it’s covered in snow or not this pup can be seen right here in this spot!  Read more »