The Only Green: The World's Best Indoor Putting Green Review
07 Jul 2015
by Pete Wlodkowski of AmateurGolf.com
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AmateurGolf.com moved into a new office in Carlsbad,
California, and before we even installed the furniture
and computers our small team decided we needed our
own indoor putting green. (Hey, we're a golf company
after all!)
Months earlier, a group we work with in Arizona,
called "The Golf Tank" told us about a
company they had acquired called The Only Green.
They manufacturer greens in a number of different
sizes, for indoor use. The thing they all have in
common is the quality/workmanship and an intangible
I'll just refer to as the "well thought out"
factor.
We're not talking about a green that comes rolled
up in a box, hanging from a display rack at your local
golf retailer. The Only Green is a piece of furniture,
trimmed out in a number of different finish options
that fit in any decor. And I would say that it's even
better suited to a home entertainment room than it is
an office like ours, because you could really groove
your stroke while watching golf, sports, or the news
on your flat screen TV.
The Only Green is raised high enough to hold a
hole, so that you get the proper feel and satisfaction
of seeing your ball roll out, especially when using one
of the most amazing features of The Only Green --
adjustable break. By implementing a flexible sub-
surface below the putting green, and levers on each
side that lock into multiple levels, you can set up a
variety of breaks, from gentle to the "left-to-
right snapper" that bedevils many right handed
players. Add to that a downhill or uphill feature and
you've reduced the boredom of flat putts, while
realistically simulating what your stroke will feel like
on the course.
As for the green itself, not only is it top drawer in
quality, it will stay that way for a long time since it's
not subject to harsh outdoor conditions that can
plague outdoor greens after several short years. (Just
look at a few, plus the maintenance required to keep
them clean, and you'll see what I mean.)
There are all sorts of games you can play with
The Only Green, which comes with a set of numbers
and wall mounted scoreboard to match your green's
wooden trim. Whether you use it for family
entertainment, or as a practice tool, it's going to lower
your score.
All you have to do is get a headset, return your
phone calls, and let your friends and family tell you
what's up while you stroke putt after putt into the
back of the cup. If you're anywhere near Palomar
Airport in Carlsbad, come by the office, roll a few with
us, and find out why PGA Tour player Pat Perez (an
Only Green customer) said, "I was hooked in 5
minutes."
Interested in learning more? Visit
www.theonlygreen.com.
Tell them AmateurGolf.com sent you; they will make
it worth your while.