Our Story

We’re going to keep it real: What you see is what you get. We haven’t been doing this for over two decades because of some snake oil, magic tricks, or trade secrets. We’ve thrived for this long because we are the ones putting in the work; we’re the ones out in the field laying down the stripes and making turf flourish.

In a World of Fake Grass, We Only Embrace the Real

Front & Center Turf was founded in 2000 by Owner Mike Dover, Sr. after graduating from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors Degree in Turfgrass Management.

Mike’s love for real grass began as a boy while working at Wyoming Golf Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. We deploy those same golf course fundamentals that have been instrumental in Mike Sr.’s 40 years of turf management today.

Over the years, Front and Center Turf has innovated and transformed to navigate macro economic, climate, and competitor roadblocks to keep proving that real grass is king. In an industry over-saturated by “experts”, we let our work do the talking.

Today, Front & Center Turf is proud to employ multiple professionals to bring you the best turf program for your needs. Whether your lawn needs some maintenance, your business needs curb appeal, or your athletes need a better playing surface, we are certain that when we’re done you’ll agree…

It’s always better on real grass!