Best Indoor Putting Green for Golf Simulators: OSSS Turf Lineup Compared

If you’re building a golf simulator, you’ve probably noticed that most “best indoor putting green” lists are full of portable mats designed for living rooms and offices.

That’s fine if you just want to knock a few casual putts around the house, but it’s useless when you need roll-out putting turf that integrates with a hitting strip, covers a dedicated sim room floor, and actually replicates real green speed.

As such, Grass-Tex offers several options through One Stop Sim Shop, with differences in pile height, backing, and ball speed that can significantly affect the overall turf feel.

Below, we compare all options so you can shop putting greens for your simulator build.

What Makes One Indoor Putting Green Turf Better Than Another

Most golfers searching for golf simulator putting green options assume faster means better, but that’s not always the right call.

Some turf plays fast on paper but shows every seam and footprint within a few months, while others hold their line and speed for years but cost more upfront. Some advanced models feature adjustable breaks for practicing sloped puffs and reading breaks effectively. For a golf simulator, you want a surface that provides a predictable roll, remains stable under foot traffic, and integrates cleanly with the rest of the floor.

Grass-Tex’s putting surfaces are designed for golf rather than general-purpose artificial grass. The OSSS lineup includes nylon putting turf and polyethylene options, with different backing systems for different installations.

Quick Comparison: Grass-Tex Putting Turf for Simulators

Turf	Pile Height	Width	Starting Price*	Best For
True Turf	9/16"	15 ft.	$289.08	Dedicated sim rooms prioritizing realistic roll
Money Putt	3/8"	15 ft.	$237.60	Best all around choice for speed and trueness of roll
One Putt	1/4"	15 ft.	$261.36	Concrete floors & portable setups
Club Champion	3/8"	15 ft.	$265.32	Softer than nylon turf
Bermuda Turf Black	9/16"	15 ft.	$281.16	Themed sim room

*Prices reflect the smallest available cut, but these putting greens are available in different sizes. Submit a freight quote through OSSS for exact shipping costs.

Breaking Down the OSSS Golf Putting Green Turf Lineup

Here’s how True Turf, Money Putt, One Putt, Club Champion, and Bermuda Turf Black stack up against each other.

True Turf: Most Premium Indoor Putting Green

True Turf by Grass-Tex is one of the best artificial turf for putting greens designed for serious golfers who want performance over anything else.

At 9/16" pile height with texturized nylon monofilament yarn and a dual-layer woven polypropylene backing, it delivers the most realistic roll without creating a wobble after ball impact. The speed feels natural rather than artificially fast, making it ideal for players who want their simulator to translate directly to the golf course.

Another advantage is how well it integrates with a hitting strip. OSSS specifically notes that True Turf can be paired with its True Turf hitting strips to create a nearly seamless transition between the putting surface and hitting area. Since it ships without a shock pad, plan on adding your own underlayment if you’re installing over concrete.

Money Putt: Best Budget

Money Putt by Grass-Tex hits the sweet spot between performance and price, making it ideal for most home simulator rooms, garage builds, and indoor golf facilities.

It uses the same nylon yarn construction as True Turf but has a shorter 3/8-inch pile height. The turf has a dual-layer woven polypropylene backing with either greenback or natural rubber coating for smooth ball rolls and short chip shots.

This putting green also skips the shock pad so you can design your own hitting strip with whatever foam thickness suits your room. The lower pile height means the ball rolls a bit faster than True Turf, and the lighter weight (84 oz. vs. 107 oz.) makes it slightly easier to handle during installation.

Money Putt is also available in small sizes (12"x24", 12"x36", and 12"x48" cuts) if you want to build your own hitting strip. Or, you can choose True Turf with shock pad if you want to build a custom tee area using the same surface. Money Putt and True Turf are identical except for the pile height so they both blend in with either turf when using them as hitting strips.

One Putt: Best for Hard Floors and Simple Installations

One Putt by Grass-Tex takes a different approach.

It has a 1/4-inch nylon pile with a 5mm polyurethane foam already bonded in, so it’s ready to install without sourcing a separate shock pad.

Grass-Tex rates it at a Stimp speed of approximately 11, providing a very realistic roll with natural speed, quite similar to tournament greens. The foam backing provides additional support and impact reduction, making One Putt particularly interesting for simulator rooms where you’re installing it directly over concrete or undulated surfaces.

The trade-off is that the lower pile doesn’t provide quite the same substantial feel as True Turf.

Club Champion: Most Versatile

Club Champion by Grass-Tex is another option for golfers who want a putting surface for indoor and outdoor use. It uses polyethylene yarn, a 3/8-inch pile, and a dual-layer woven polypropylene backing with SilverBack polyurethane finish.

This putting surface is engineered to play more like a bent-grass green than a tour-fast one, working well for general practice rather than for a specific speed target.

Bermuda Turf Black: Best for Portable Setups

Bermuda Turf Black carries the heaviest face weight in the lineup at 118 oz, requires no infill, and comes with built-in foam backing to reduce the hollow sound of a mis-hit chip.

By comparison, competitors often position big moss around dedicated long-distance practice, including 40- to 50-foot lag putts, while Bermuda Turf Black is more about portability, weight, and room aesthetics.

The soft texture mimics real grass rather than a traditional bentgrass putting surface. It also comes in multiple colors, making it the go-to choice for themed sim rooms or indoor putting greens that share space with other activities.

Nylon vs. Polypropylene: Which Is Better for Putting Turf?

This is one area where it’s easy to get confused because turf specifications can list both materials.

The yarn is the part you actually putt across. The backing sits underneath it.

For example, True Turf and Money Putt use nylon yarn, while their backing is woven polypropylene. Club Champion uses polyethylene yarn with polypropylene backing.

High-end indoor greens use nylon because it is resilient and maintains its pile density under repeated ball contact, keeping your line and speed consistent putt after putt. Premium woven nylon turf is also often associated with a true-roll Stimp rating of 9 to 11, which is a good indicator of turf quality. It handles indoor environments perfectly since UV degradation isn’t a concern.

Polyethylene feels softer underfoot and costs less to produce, but it compresses faster under heavy use. If a sim room hits hundreds of putts a week, a simulator putting green with nylon-face yarn might be a better choice.

Do You Need a Shock Pad Under Putting Green Turf?

Not necessarily but it does help with golf balls bouncing everywhere.

A shock pad is more important underneath a hitting area, where repeated club strikes create much greater impact. However, putting turf can often be installed over a suitable floor or underlayment system without one.

For better reference, One Putt and Bermuda Turf Black ship with 5mm polyurethane foam already bonded to the backing, so there’s no separate shock pad to buy or install. True Turf, Money Putt, and Club Champion come without foam, which is intentional. It lets you choose your own underlayment thickness and firmness, or skip it entirely if you’re laying turf over simulator flooring that’s already cushioned.

How Putting Green Turf Fits Into Your Simulator Flooring

A standard practice mat for indoor putting ranges from 8 to 10 feet long. However, OSSS turf ships 15 ft. wide, which covers most sim room widths in a single piece with no seams.

If you’re installing putting green turf for the first time, decide up front whether your build calls for rolled-out turf, interlocking panels, or solid modules. Then follow these steps:

• Map out the hitting area, simulator enclosure, and putting area together. This determines whether the flooring needs to be raised or leveled before anything goes down.
• Prepare the subfloor so the entire space is smooth, stable, and free of uneven spots.
• Build up the putting area if needed to create the right height, and plan any contours or slopes in advance so the surface mimics real greens and lets you practice longer putts. One hole keeps the layout simple, while multiple holes increase putting variation and difficulty for perfect practice.
• Install the simulator hitting mat in its designated position, making sure it sits securely and leaves enough clearance for your swing and stance.
• Lay the putting green turf over its prepared base, stretching and securing it to prevent wrinkles or loose sections.
• Finish the transition between the turf and the surrounding flooring so the two surfaces meet cleanly, without an awkward edge or a trip hazard.
• Walk the finished floor from both the hitting and putting areas to confirm everything feels level, stable, and comfortable to use.

Complete Your Indoor Putting Mat Setup

Once the turf is chosen, a few small components and smart training aids can make the indoor green much more functional.

Shallow putting cups are useful when you don’t want to cut deeply into your simulator flooring that trips up a rolling ball, while a golf flagstick with magnetic base gives you a target that lifts out cleanly when you’re hitting full shots into the same room. Both pair naturally with any turf in this lineup, regardless of which speed or price point you land on.

Many indoor putting greens also add an automatic ball return system, distance markings for practice putts of specific lengths, and alignment lines that help golfers fine-tune stroke consistency.

Finding Your Best Putting Turf

The best indoor putting green ultimately depends on your desired speed and how you plan to build the simulator.

True Turf and Money Putt are the go-to turfs in the industry for trueness of roll and resiliency. Bermuda Turf Black and One Putt are suitable for applications directly on top of concrete.

If you already know the room dimensions and floor layout, shop putting greens to find the cut that fits your setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best turf for a simulator putting green?

It depends on your personal preference. For a premium simulator installation, Money Putt and True Turf are the strongest options. Money Putt is the better all-around value if the ⅜” pile height will work, while One Putt works particularly well when you want foam backing or a simpler installation.

What speed should putting green turf be for a simulator?

Indoor putting greens should match the speed of courses where golfers usually play. True Turf and Money Putt are rated around 10–11 on the Stimp scale, while One Putt is around 10-11.

Do I need a shock pad under my putting green turf?

Yes, if your turf doesn’t already include foam backing or you’re installing over concrete or a hard subfloor. One Putt and Bermuda Turf Black already include 5mm polyurethane foam, so they skip this step. True Turf, Money Putt, and Club Champion don’t, which is why builders often pair them with a separate underlayment panel for a stable foundation.

How do I install an indoor putting mat in a golf simulator room?

Start with a level, clean subfloor. Add a shock pad if your chosen turf doesn’t include foam backing. Lay over the turf across the full width first to check the fit against your hitting strip and simulator flooring before cutting anything. Trim around cup and flagstick locations, then secure the edges and seam-tape all widths.

Can putting green turf be used around a hitting strip?

Yes. Matching putting turf and hitting-strip turf is one of the cleanest ways to build a simulator floor. OSSS specifically offers True Turf and Money Putt as standalone hitting-strip turf, allowing you to build a custom hitting area without a permanently attached shock pad.