Designer Spotlight: Mike Riley Where Course Design Meets Creativity

Mike Riley redefines golf course design. His work transforms synthetic turf into a golfing masterpiece that mimics the feel of world-class golf courses. With roots tied to the greats like Nicklaus Design and Robert Cupp, Mike brings his own brand of artful precision to each design.

THE MASTER CRAFTER OF GREENS

Michael Riley Design shows a passion for strong design clarity and eye-catching but playable synthetic greens. Inspired from a young age by the role of contours and shapes, Mike Riley leverages his experience working with Nicklaus Design and Robert Cupp. Recognizing the importance of over three decades of golf course mastery, Southwest Greens formalized a relationship to bring authentic golf features with modern synthetic turf playability.

Armed with a horticulture degree from Clemson University and a short stint playing professional golf, Mike was offered an outstanding opportunity to work for Nicklaus Design. As both a site coordinator and a design associate, he was privileged to be involved with Nicklaus golf courses in various regions around the globe including Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and Japan. He literally learned the craft of course design and construction from the ground up with an industry pioneer. One of the courses he worked on, the Kiele at Kauai Lagoons in Hawaii, was named Best New Resort Course by Golf Digest magazine in 1989.

Step onto one of Mike’s greens and you’re part of a journey where intentional, clean shapes meet the thrill of perfect shots. Every dip and trap is the result of Mike’s design experience. Working closely with our expert team, Mike ensures that every green is both aesthetically-pleasing and perfectly playable — whether it’s a residential backyard installation or a luxury estate golf green.

STUNNING DESIGN, READY TO PLAY

For golf enthusiasts seeking elite green design in their backyard, Mike’s creations are the ultimate choice. His unique blend of design vision and craft and synthetic turf materials delivers turf ready for action. If you’re dreaming of your personal bachyard putting green that rivals your favorite course, now’s the time to get started.

MAKE YOUR HOME A GOLF DESTINATION

Contact us now to learn how our team can bring a piece of professional play right to your San Francisco yard. Make every shot count and let your game shine!