by Patrick Davidson | Jan 7, 2020 | Golf, Outdoor, Residential, Uncategorized
The Golf Addict — everybody knows one. And every golf addict will plead a different case for “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” The exercise, the scenery, the escape, that one perfectly struck shot, socializing with friends, the 19th hole, or most importantly, the fact you can play and enjoy the game at all stages of your life. But every golf addict will agree on one main draw, the unrelenting desire to get better and shoot lower scores! Unfortunately, everyone has physical limits. Not everyone will be able to hit the 300-yard drive, but putting/chipping is the place where EVERY weekend golfer can dramatically improve their game and lower their scores. But who has the extra hours in a day to drive to and practice at the local course? Enter the backyard putting green! What better way to improve your game than to have your own realistic putting green in your back yard?! Have an extra 20-30 minutes in the evening? Pop outside and hit a few chips or 10-footers. In a matter of weeks, you’ll see the large impact even this little extra practice will have on your scores. Our years of experience in putting green design/construction, coupled with our increasingly realistic and affordable turf products, allow us to create putting greens and chipping areas to fit every budget. You’ll become the hangout house for your kids and their friends, you’ll have a new way to entertain your holiday party guests, and you’ll start shooting lower...
by Patrick Davidson | May 25, 2019 | Basketball, Outdoor, Residential, Uncategorized
The hilly terrain in Kentucky can make general construction in some areas a bit more challenging, but never impossible. Unfortunately, many homeowners take one look at the large hill in their yard and automatically think a basketball court is out of the question. But with our extensive court construction knowledge and a little added creativity, we have yet to find a place where a Sport Court couldn’t be built. A Functional and Beautiful Solution This homeowner was frustrated with the steep slope in their back yard which made the space essentially unusable. The kids were young athletes with a passion for basketball, but with a steep driveway and hilly yard, really had nowhere to practice and play. We were able to design and build a split level retaining wall that created a flat area for a 3 basketball goal, 30’ x 50’ half-court. With an earth tone retaining wall block and a surrounding landscaped area to accent the court, it’s both a functional athletic area as well as an aesthetically pleasing addition to the property. It’s important to have your kids playing outdoors and we enjoy taking on challenging projects to make that happen. There is no yard where a Sport Court can’t be...
by Patrick Davidson | Feb 20, 2019 | Outdoor, Residential, Soccer, Uncategorized
Artificial turf has been a popular alternative to real grass for decades in many regions of the U.S. Particularly in the West, where a limited water supply makes maintaining healthy natural grass less feasible. But in recent years, more realistic looking and better performing synthetic products have attracted customers all over the country. The basic benefits are well-known by now: No fertilizers or pesticides No gas-powered maintenance equipment and associated labr No more huge watering bills Guaranteed beauty throughout the year Extreme durability Resilient in difficult to grow areas As the example below shows, residential customers are enthusiastically embracing this versatile product and getting more creative with their uses! Case Study These new homeowners in Kentucky had young athletes who planned to use the backyard to practice their soccer skills. But high traffic with athletic shoes, high levels of rainfall, and the minimal sunlight received in this space were going to make it very difficult for real grass to thrive. beauty, functionality, and low-maintenance… are just a few of many reasons for switching. They needed a surface that would keep their yard aesthetically pleasing, yet still function for athletic play. The solution suggested by Sport Court of Kentucky was a lower profile, highly dense, landscape turf with silica sand added for ballast/body, installed over a shock absorbing pad. Now they have a backyard that looks like a beautiful lawn but performs like a soccer...
by philip high | Feb 6, 2019 | Basketball, Outdoor, Residential, Uncategorized
Professional basketball player, Thurl Bailey, shares with us why he chose Sport Court for his backyard court. “The name spoke for itself” “This is about making memories… spending time with your family and having a place to do it. And Sport Court does it beter than anybody.” For more information about why Sport Court is the World’s Largest Court Builder, completing over 100,000 projects, on all seven continents and in more than 100 countries, since 1974, click...
by philip high | Jan 4, 2018 | Basketball, Indoor, Residential, Uncategorized
More opportunities for practice means a better chance of your youngsters reaching their personal athletic goals! Harsh Weather At the time of this writing, the current temperature in Louisville, KY is 11 degrees F, with a wind-chill factor of 1 degree. It’s safe to assume your aspiring young athletes are more likely to be gaming on their XBOX than out shooting free-throws or practicing penalty kicks in this frigid weather. The Kentucky seasons contribute greatly to the State’s unique beauty, but these harsh winter months, and the often scorching hot August temps, can hinder a young athlete’s ability to develop as a player, no matter the Sport. While most athletes have access to a school, church, or local gym at which they can put in practice during harsh weather, limited operating hours, scheduling, travel arrangements, and competition for these spaces can make it difficult to take full advantage. Hence the rise of the indoor home gym! Year-round Use An indoor home gym can constitute anything from a small room in the basement with a hoop, to a multi-sport building suitable for entertaining the high school basketball team. The important aspect is that its located on your property and able to be used whenever you see fit, especially on those hot or cold days. Whether you are building a new home or planning an addition to your current one, working an indoor home gym into the plans will provide a space for your young athletes to practice year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. More opportunities for practice means a better chance of your youngsters reaching their personal...
by philip high | Jun 30, 2017 | Basketball, Outdoor, Residential
Homeowners generally have at least a rough vision for the recreation area they would like to build, but also have a frequent concern: Space. “I’m not even sure we have enough space for a Sport Court,” “Our yard is on a hill,” “We have a small lot,” “There are tons of trees.” Having reservations about a project of this magnitude is only natural – a basketball court is a difficult and unusual structure to visualize on your property. “I’m not even sure we have enough space for a Sport Court” A professional Court Builder can tell you if your idea for a Sport Court is possible and help you find a design that will fit your landscape, budget, and intended uses. Take the following case, for example. Growing Pains and Our Solution This family already enjoyed an in-ground pool in their backyard, but as their eldest son started to develop a love for basketball (University of Louisville in particular), they wanted a safe, high-performing space for him to develop his game. Their concerns were that the Sport Court not completely consume the remaining limited greenspace, be aesthetically pleasing, and still provide adequate space to practice important aspects of the game – the free-throw lane and 3-point line are integral to the players’ development of spatial awareness on the court. Installing what we in the biz call a “shooting court,” framed up against the garage, was the perfect solution. A customized version of a reduced half-court (16’ wide x 29’ long in this case) gave this young athlete a space where he could practice his free-throws, 3-point shot, and even...
