Doug and Tom:
I'm going to find out if the plant can manufacture the turf in varying shades of green and I'll get back to you when I have the answer.
As you pointed out, Doug, although a one colour turf would'nt match the surrounding grass for some of the year, I think the colour would be more pleasing than black asphalt or white concrete.
Another point is playability - you can play the ball from the artificial turf, although "nearest point of relief" would still be an option. Similarly with a ball landing on a synthetic path, there would be no more bounces into the woods, since it would play like a natural grass surface.