Turf Net Sports Supplies throughout the years - a timeline of events and growth with Tim Proctor and his team of turf, netting and golf experts.
Turf Net Sports Supplies is a Canadian-owned sports supply and installation company with over 20 years of hands-on experience serving facilities, schools, municipalities, golf courses, sports clubs, and homeowners. We specialize in sports netting and containment systems, artificial turf installations, putting greens, golf simulators, and specialty sports equipment. From product selection to professional installation, our focus is simple: reliable solutions, proven products, and workmanship that stands up to real-world use, indoors and out. Our service is always above par.
Tim Proctor, President
Tim Proctor, founded Turf Net Sports Supplies in 2005, working diligently to build the business to Canada's fastest growing Turf, Netting and Sports Supply business in Canada.
In the Community
Outside of the business, Tim dedicates his time to his family and numerous charitable organizations including Rotary of Welland (Past-President), Rose City Kids and a number of other organizations.
Dedicated to Providing An 'Above Par' Experience
There is nothing more important than ensuring each customer is 100% satisfied with the customer service, products and experience offered by the team at Turf Net Sports Supplies.
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Tim and Trevor at Turf Net have been instrumental in many of the changes we've made at our business over the past couple of years. They've done big projects for us like installing the turf on our new mini golf course, installing new safety netting on our driving range tee, repairing our range nets after winter ice damage, and bringing in a brand new automated range ball dispenser - plus installing the turf and hitting bays for the John White Golf Learning Centre on our lower clubhouse level - not to mention all the "little" things we always need from them, like running over extra mini golf putters and balls when we ran short, and all the assorted golf and range supplies they have on hand or at a moment's notice. They don't stop at "good enough" - they keep pushing to the end to make sure the final product they deliver is nothing short of perfect. They hold their standards extremely high and they've earned my business and my trust in knowing they won't let anything slide. Thank you Tim and Trevor!
History Timeline
Turf Net Sports Supplies (TNSS) was started by Tim Proctor in September of 2005 with the assistance of a silent investor. The business operated from Tim's home with the garage acting as a warehouse. At the time TNSS was selling products and equipment to miniature golf courses, driving ranges and golf courses throughout Canada.
In 2006 Turf Net introduced the supply and installation of artificial turf for putting greens, miniature golf courses as well as residential installations and hired our first team member to look after the turf side of the company.
The business continued to grow. In 2007 the business was moved from the home office to the current location occupying 1800 sq.ft. Within a year, (2008) the office and warehouse needed to expand again. Taking over another unit beside our main office, the facility expanded again to 3600 sq.ft and now included two indoor golf cages. Another team member was hired to assist with our accounting.
Also in 2008 another piece of equipment to logo golf balls, divot repair tools, baseballs and hockey pucks as well as individual tiles used for favours at wedding parties and handouts. Another two team members were hired to help with turf installations as that part of the business continued to grow.
In 2009 the first indoor golf Simulator from Foresight Sports was added to our facility, offering yet another service in Niagara Region. TNSS started an indoor golf league with 7 golfers. The following year a second indoor golf simulator was added. The golf league grew to 20 golfers that year and 31 golfers the following year. It continues to grow each year.
Slow Feed Netting was formed as a division of Turf Net Sports Supplies in 2009 expanding our netting line to the equine industry. Our hay netting for horses mimics the natural grazing for horses. The slow feed netting products are sold throughout North America.
As the company grew, a need for additional sales team members was required. In 2012 we added sales reps for our golf supply products in Southern Ontario and Central Ontario and introduced our very first golf catalog sent to golf courses across Canada.
In 2014 the company started to supply and install netting for the craze at the time “Indoor Trampoline Parks”.
Tim and Turf Net Sports Supplies were honoured in 2015 with the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Award as well as the Welland / Pelham Chamber of Commerce Ruby Award for Business Initiative. He was also nominated for the Green Initiative Award.
Our sales team continued to grow in 2019 adding Alberta and Manitoba to our coverage.
Another $30k was invested in the software for our Indoor Golf offering 4k HD on the simulators along with 54 golf courses available for play by the golfers. Our Foresight simulators are state-of-the-art and the best in the area.
In 2023 we became a SimSpace distributor and can now sell 6 different sizes of pop-up golf simulators.
In 2025 we became a BenQ distributor now being able to supply projectors for the golf simulators that we sell.
2025 marks 20 years for Turf Net Sports Supplies.
Here's to another 20!
Area Account Reps
Western CanadaBusiness Organizations & Affiliations
Br. 24 Royal Canadian Legion - Board Member 2025- Rotary Club of Welland President 2017-2018
- Rotarian of the Year 2016
- Rotary Club of Welland Recipient of the Paul Harris Award
- Rotary Leadership Institute Level III
- Past President of Networking Niagara
- Director at Large Niagara Centre Board of Trade & Commerce
- Member of Camping in Ontario
- Rose City Kids-Fundraiser
Turf Net Sports Supplies believes in giving back to the community.
Giving Back
Tim Proctor and Turf Net Sports Supplies are well known for their contributions within the community through time, fundraising, and donations.
YMCA of Niagara Project
YMCA of Niagara is transforming its Rotary Club of Welland outdoor area into a naturalized playground at the Niagara Centre location into a naturalized playground of which Turf Net Sports Supplies was proud to play a role in the transformation.
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As a small business owner there is nothing more important to a business than it's employees and suppliers. If you do not have employees and suppliers that care about your business then you are guaranteed of having a failing business. Tim and Trevor at Turf Net Sports have been an extremely caring and a reliable supplier of all my miniature golf needs for decades. They will go the extra mile to make sure you are taken care of and 2 of the nicest people you will ever meet! Good service should always be what is first priority when choosing your suppliers and Turf Net Sports is the BEST!
Some of What We Do
- Single-handed raised over $ 1400.00 for a challenge that was put out to members of Herbal Magic for every pound that they have lost in the month donated to the Cancer Society in memory of the manager that was going through Chemo.
- Have played Santa for the community and for those that are in need for 35 years. Any donation to Santa goes to Charity.
- TNSS has sponsored local youth baseball teams and hockey players when they have had an issue with a sponsor.
- TNSS has sponsored many events through Rotary including No Sew Blankets, Bocce Tournaments, Duck Race and in 2019 sponsoring the Purse Bingo. Chaired the Boot Leg BBQ for Rotary Club of Welland. I sit on the International Committee for the Rotary Club of Welland.
- Tim has helped with the Welland Food Drive the past 3 years in collecting of goods.
- TNSS have helped local Non Profit Organizations when they require any product in the artificial turf and or netting for there production
- Past President of Rotary Club of Welland 2017-2018
- Sponsored the Education Foundation of Niagara for the needs of Children in our community. Money goes towards the purchasing of items that the children need for school their parents cannot provide. Ie. Back packs, running shoes, payment for class trips
- Rose city Kids Golf Tournament over the past 5 years we have raised over $ 76,000 that goes towards the purchasing of children’s Christmas presents as well as to purchase food hampers for the local residents of Welland. Last year we managed to purchase gifts for over 500 children and purchase over 120 food hampers.
- Lead a team of volunteers for the Niagara Centre Board of Trade & Commerce to have a golf tournament and raise funds
