You wouldn’t know it, but the type of grass that Australian golf clubs select for their course can have a massive impact on how a golfer plays their game.

A smooth texture or a rough patch can be enough for someone to have a horrible day, a bad practice session or a championship-winning round.

Whether you’re playing a round of golf with your buddies or looking to make the PGA cut, the grass will impact your game.

This is why golf clubs have to make a firm decision on which grass types will work best on their course.

Golf Course Grass Types In Australia

Many factors impact a golf club’s decision to select one grass type over another.

Some grass types are designed to withstand humid and warm temperatures, while others work well in cooler climates.

Maintenance for each grass is different too, and each grass type requires a specialised approach to bring out its best features.

There are also factors like irrigation, air movement, affordability and location of the course itself.

Golf clubs have to consider all parts of the course including, the ‘teeing’ area, the ‘rough’, the ‘bunker’, the ‘out of bounds’ and the ‘green’ (where the hole is).

With so many grass types available on the market, it can be confusing for people to choose the one that works for their course. That is why we are here to explain to you the best, and most commonly, used grass types of Australian golf courses.

What Grass Is Used On Golf Courses In Australia?

Synthetic Grass

You will be surprised at the amount of golf courses that have synthetic grass as their main turf. The reasons are obvious: low maintenance required, tough durable surface, professionally trimmed to play the ball and weather resistance to work in all conditions.

Speak to Premier Grass today about our wide selection of golf course synthetic grasses.  

Zoysia Grass

Thanks to its natural ability to withstand both hot and cool climates, Zoysia is a very popular option for golf courses in the country. It might take a while to grow, but can withstand a lot when it reaches its peak.

Buffalo Grass

Due to its ability to easily grow and easily maintain, buffalo grass is a favourite for many golf courses across the country. While it might be rough by nature, it can be straighten out and made to feel soft and smooth to play off. One of the more ideal grass types available.

Bentgrass Lawns

Developed in Europe, this cool season grass type is considered the most beautiful of all golf turfs, due to its rich green colour and carpet texture. Will cost you a pretty penny down the line and requires a fair bit of maintenance.

Creeping Bent Grass

Across the major golf courses in Australia, Creeping Bent Grass is the lawn type that is most commonly used. This is due to its fine textured turf (perfect for golf greens), dense carpet like feeling and bright green colour. A must have if you’re keen to showcase your course.

Couch Grass

Perhaps the most popular and most common grass type available on the market. With its strong durability, quick growth, resistance to wear and tear, softness to play off, you can see why Couch grass is on the top of the market.

However, in order to maintain its smooth nature, it requires a year-round maintenance system of weeding, mowing and fertilising to ensure it remains in top condition.

Queensland Blue Couch Grass

The name of this particular grass type gives it all away: native to the north of New South Wales and all of Queensland, this smooth feeling turf is easy to manage, simple to mow and will provide a bright colour. However, despite its name, it will work on all types of golf courses across Australia.

Tall Fescue Grass

There is no question that when it comes to tough drought wear grasses, you can’t go past the Tall Fescue. This patch of grass can withstand a lot when it comes to weather and remain in top condition. Ideally made for golf course roughs and fairways.

Kikuyu Grass

Based on the name of a ethnic group in Kenya, Kikuyu is one of the mainstays of golf course grass types. With its soft complexion, bright green leafy colour, and ability to withstand the heat and humidity, it can work wonders for courses in Northern Australia.

There is one pitfall: it is a fast-growing grass that requires extensive maintenance to maintain its short, soft feel.

Wintergrass Grass

Even though considered a weed by many people, Wintergrass is great when managed properly, as it works in both hot and cold climates. You just need wet compact soils to ensure its growth, and will work well for all types of golf course fairways.

To Get Your Golf Course Looking Like The Pros, Call Premier Grass On 1300 705 806. Our Team Is Ready To Transform Your Course Today!

Don’t let your guests play on an amateur golf course: get them playing on the stuff that the likes of Tiger Woods would die to hit their balls on. Premier Grass has the highest-quality artificial turf, cut and designed to roll out on golf courses throughout Australia.

With a soft, carpet like feeling, bright green colours, and sturdy underfoot, our artificial turf can make a huge difference to your golf course.

We can help with our comprehensive installation service, leaving you with more time to focus on other things.

For more information on our synthetic turf installation service, and our turf products, call us directly today on 1300 705 806. One of our team will be ready to help you.