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Opened to the public on July 12th, 2021, PUTTING GREEN educates its visitors on the many sustainability issues that we currently face. It explores the problems and solutions for some of the most critical climate change priorities in an exciting, educationally driven manner. Located at River Street and North 1st Street in North Williamsburg, PUTTING GREEN is open to the public 7 days a week. The course offers discounted ticket prices to make it accessible to all community members. Any profits made will be donated to local organizations focused on addressing climate change all across New York City including the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Newtown Creek Alliance.
Putting Green
Consists of 18 holes created by partners and organizations – including artists and designers, community and school groups, environmental advocacy organizations, and public agencies across NYC – that are committed to the sustainability of our environment and the prevention of climate change. Each hole is designed to tackle a different relevant climate issue that we face daily. PUTTING GREEN is a catalyst for starting much-needed conversations on how to protect the environment, and more specifically the Williamsburg waterfront.
SYNPro 80
“We are thrilled to welcome the public to PUTTING GREEN at the River Ring site in Williamsburg. This mini-golf course is an opportunity to start a conversation with players of all ages about climate change and its impacts,” said David Lombino, Managing Director with Two Trees. “By repurposing this construction space, we were able to partner with local organizations and environmental groups to collectively create a space that the entire community can enjoy, similar to what Two Trees did with Domino Park’s North Brooklyn Farms and the skate park. We’re confident that PUTTING GREEN will help facilitate much-needed conversations about how to protect the environment and, even more specifically, the Williamsburg waterfront while still providing a beautiful open space for everyone.”
EnviroLoc™
SYNLawn® was chosen for this project to do just that. To showcase our commitment to economic sustainability. Our turf is USDA certified for using over 70% of bio-based contents in our products making it the safest, cleanest, and ‘greenest’ turf manufacturer in the industry. SYNLawn® artificial putting green turf is created locally with the help of US soybean farmers. We use soybean oil and sugar cane to substantially reduce the use of petroleum-based polymers. Additionally, all of our materials are recyclable and save thousands of gallons of water year after year. SYNLawn® is the leader in manufacturing putting green turf and with the help of golf professional golfer Dave Pelz, SYNLawn® manufactures PGA-caliber putting greens.
SYNLawn® putting greens offer unique features such as:
- Realistic putt with true ball roll and natural slow-down characteristics
- 100% nylon fibers provide year-round weather resistance, long-lasting durability, and vibrance
- Fairway, fringe, and rough surfaces
- UV protection to prevent color fading
- Custom designs for all skill levels, budgets, and indoor/outdoor spaces
- Portable putting green options
- No maintenance costs
- Obstacles such as chipping surfaces, sand traps, bunker slopes, and more
PUTTING GREEN partners include artists and collectives:
Dear Climate, SiTE:LAB, Juanli Carrion, Mel Chin, Blane De St Croix, Kim Holleman, Katie Shima, and Mark Tribe; designers and engineers Julie Ember, Institute for Aesthletics, OBJ, MAS, and WSP Global; climate advocates and organizations Billion Oyster Project, Building Energy Exchange, DSNY Sanitation Foundation, NYC Climate Action Alliance, and Alison Simko; and community groups Lower East Side Girls Club, Greenpoint YMCA, and the Williamsburg High School of Architecture and Design.
For a complete lost of the 18 holes please click here.