mtisdale Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I would love to put a small putting green in my back yard. I have a hill and a flat area at the top that's just wasted space. No idea of cost or what's involved in a project like this? also what for the winter would you need to tarp it? Any suggestions or advice would be amazing. Jiro, geez2323 and Shankster 3 Quote Driver - Ping G5 10.5 3W & 5W - Taylormade aeroburner Irons - Cobra Amp cell 4-GW Wedge - Titleist Volky 60deg Putter - Odyssey V-7 tank superstoke long grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangelove Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 My Dad did this when we were younger. It's a BIG commitment from a maintenance perspective. He wound up making a deal with a local greenskeeper to get a hand push (manual) mower. Had to cut it every day and roll it often. Are you up for that? Quote G410 plus driver,Aeroburner 3W, F6 Baffler XR 4, 5 hybrids 2021 T300 6 - GW, SW irons Mack Daddy CB 58/12 wedge Axis1 Rose putter Alternates: Srixon ZX4 MKII irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I was thinking of doing the same thing (putting green) but using artificial turf instead. No mowing, etc. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy fredgauthier444 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpc2828 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm dying to put one in my side yard but obviously would go with synthetic green, there are so many to choose from depending on the type of grass and speed, I've seen some very nice ones that rival a country club putting green. Tour greens/ southwest greens / pro green are just a few out there that do very good synthetics. Hopefully we can both get this done sooner than later. Good luck and let us know what you wind up doing. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtisdale Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 My Dad did this when we were younger. It's a BIG commitment from a maintenance perspective. He wound up making a deal with a local greenskeeper to get a hand push (manual) mower. Had to cut it every day and roll it often. Are you up for that? i can if i'm doing it out of real grass, not sure if that's the way to go or artificial. Quote Driver - Ping G5 10.5 3W & 5W - Taylormade aeroburner Irons - Cobra Amp cell 4-GW Wedge - Titleist Volky 60deg Putter - Odyssey V-7 tank superstoke long grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'm dying to put one in my side yard but obviously would go with synthetic green, there are so many to choose from depending on the type of grass and speed, I've seen some very nice ones that rival a country club putting green. Tour greens/ southwest greens / pro green are just a few out there that do very good synthetics. Hopefully we can both get this done sooner than later. Good luck and let us know what you wind up doing. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Do you have a source for the different artificial grasses? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Shankster 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camcmart Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I think artificial would be the best way to go. I've been working at a golf course for a few years now and all the work that goes in to maintaining a good green takes time and patience that takes a special type of person haha Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GaDawg 1 Quote Driver: 10.5* XR16 R Flex Woods: Big Bertha V-Series 3 Wood R Flex Hybrid: 913H 21* R flex Irons: C300 4-PW R Flex Wedges: SM5 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: 2135 Cero 33" / EXO Seven S 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 https://www.synlawn.com/artificial-grass-products/golf-putting-green-products/ http://www.birdieball.com http://www.progreen.com/putting-greens Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GaDawg, Camcmart, jshuff and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpc2828 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Do you have a source for the different artificial grasses? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Aside from the online companies I mentioned above there are some higher end landscaping companies that do putting greens around my area but I haven't gotten that far yet unfortunately. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtisdale Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 I used to work at a private golf course here in my area so the work is not a concern of mine it's just the winter that i'm worried about here in Canada. Quote Driver - Ping G5 10.5 3W & 5W - Taylormade aeroburner Irons - Cobra Amp cell 4-GW Wedge - Titleist Volky 60deg Putter - Odyssey V-7 tank superstoke long grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwsb1998 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'm looking at doing this project next summer as well! I'm using artificial turf for sure. Youtube has some good tips a couple of videos I have found that I will use as a resource are below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY_hgT9DCHc&index=5&list=FLclenl0czSZdrE9PbJffNRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVe0n8_eO5Q&index=2&list=FLclenl0czSZdrE9PbJffNRQ If you end up doing one, share some pics and tricks MattF 1 Quote JPX 900 Forged Wedges M1 Driver Tour Edge E7 Beta 3 wood and hybrid Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwsb1998 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I also found a couple of print resources. I have attached them. DIY-Supernatural-Grass.pdf purchase-green-backyard-putting-green.pdf fredgauthier444 and MattF 2 Quote JPX 900 Forged Wedges M1 Driver Tour Edge E7 Beta 3 wood and hybrid Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtisdale Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 That's awesome! love the help from everyone. still in the planning stages, I have to remove a few trees that my wife will not be happy about.... Quote Driver - Ping G5 10.5 3W & 5W - Taylormade aeroburner Irons - Cobra Amp cell 4-GW Wedge - Titleist Volky 60deg Putter - Odyssey V-7 tank superstoke long grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 That's awesome! love the help from everyone. still in the planning stages, I have to remove a few trees that my wife will not be happy about.... You should leave the trees in, you know, to practice those behind the tree shots, lol. I know I can use that practice... MDGolfHacker Quote TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The best backyard putting green I ever had belonged to my best friend. Same with the boat and pool. Dr Strangelove, Txmason123, Camcmart and 5 others 8 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 And the dog? Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangelove Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 The best backyard putting green I ever had belonged to my best friend. Same with the boat and pool. True wisdom. tony@CIC 1 Quote G410 plus driver,Aeroburner 3W, F6 Baffler XR 4, 5 hybrids 2021 T300 6 - GW, SW irons Mack Daddy CB 58/12 wedge Axis1 Rose putter Alternates: Srixon ZX4 MKII irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beegee76 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I've had an artificial green for almost 2 years, looks the same as the day it was laid, no maintenance, works well, can chip and putt and the kids love it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy StrokerAce, Headhammer, GaDawg and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I've had an artificial green for almost 2 years, looks the same as the day it was laid, no maintenance, works well, can chip and putt and the kids love it.IMG_0909.JPG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Bee gee Can you share where you purchased the 'green' mat. That's a project for me next spring. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beegee76 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I live in Melbourne Australia, purchased from synthetic grass Melbourne. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nappy Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Really contemplating this as well. We have a huge lot out back that's just full of wasted space. I'd definitely go with synthetic turf though. My only fear would be of it fading in the sunlight, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That might be a bit pricey (from AUS to the states). Guess I'll just google it for local distributors. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwsb1998 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I've had an artificial green for almost 2 years, looks the same as the day it was laid, no maintenance, works well, can chip and putt and the kids love it.IMG_0909.JPG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Did you install It? How big is It? Sent from my SM-N950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote JPX 900 Forged Wedges M1 Driver Tour Edge E7 Beta 3 wood and hybrid Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beegee76 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 No I didn't, had the company guy do it for me. Putting green itself varies from 3-4 metres in width and approx 15metres in length and that is surrounded by rough which also varies around the green. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I eventually want to add a putting green to my back yard, but I want to do it myself as well. There are a number of companies that will put together everything you need to install it yourself. I have been looking at these green kits for while, just need to save my pennies for it. https://www.golfgearbox.com/collections/designer-series-putting-greens Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Koski Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 On 5/4/2017 at 1:33 PM, mtisdale said: I would love to put a small putting green in my back yard. I have a hill and a flat area at the top that's just wasted space. No idea of cost or what's involved in a project like this? also what for the winter would you need to tarp it? Any suggestions or advice would be amazing. Sure, we created a cost calculator for putting green projects https://www.installartificial.com/cost-calculator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I installed two greens. One at my last house and one at my current house. Almost all the synthetic turf companies will send you a small sample if you ask. Find the one you like before ordering blindly. My first green was 15 feet wide by 25 feet long. I took the sample I liked then went to a discount carpet store that also sold indoor /outdoor turf. I matched it up perfectly and cost me far less than getting it from a turf specialty company. It also had a thick carpet type base not a rubber or vinyl base. It held up until I moved some 7 years later. No fade and still there when I left. This was an infill type and I used sand it did compact over time but it didn't matter as it was a chip and putt location. My second one was bigger, 24' wide by 35' deep. I used turf that was supposed to hold 150 yard shots. This was great for the first 6 or 7 years. Then the infill compacted and it wouldn't hold a 100 yard shot. Then mold issues were becoming a big problem. I actually tore it out this spring after 15 years. No fade and in was in direct sunlight. The base and cups are still in great shape. I just can't decide what I want to do with it right now. You have two big decisions, putting and light chipping only or something that will hold approaches. For the first one I would suggest a non infill type of turf. For the second you have no choice but to use a thicker turf that you infill to absorb the impact. Make sure you purchase the black and green rubber infill. This won't compact like a sand infill will. That was my mistake. This was not readily available then. Biggest advice I can give you, take your time, get the base right. A bad base will give you a bad green. I built my bases, used a compactor and let them sit a few days. Then rolled them and watered them every day for two weeks. After the first few days you can actually putt on the base. You can still push broom the base material to create breaks and perfect the putting surface. Once satisfied then put the cups in. Roll the turf out and let it sit for a few days. You want the turf to flatten out and settle before you cut the turf out of the hole locations. I'll see If I can dig up some pictures. Any questions feel free to ask. sirchunksalot and MattF 2 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 When Tropical Storm Elsa hit Key West it seemed like it was going to be no big deal. Except when a neighbor's huge Spanish lime tree branch decided to snap taking all of our landscaping with it. It took four guys 2.5 days to clear the overall damage. The once shaded back yard was no longer. But, out of catastrophe comes opportunity. With a clean slate, my wife wanted a small dipping pool in our small Old Town yard. Knowing I had a little leverage here, I said OK, but I wanted to put in a small (12' x 8') outdoor artificial putting green. We both agreed with each other's request and the fun started. We now have the pool design, permits in hand and are in the final stages on completing our pool contract. I didn't want to get too deep into the putting green until we had the location of the pool finalized and we were close to beginning excavation. After looking at various alternatives and seeking out putting green installers willing to travel to the end of the world to Key West for a relatively small job, the one option that seems the best was the Pro Putt System putting greens with the plastic base panels. They can be used indoors as well as out, they seem easier to install (only a two inch compacted fine gravel base and geo textile fabric under the plastic base) and could be moved if necessary. Our landscaper who will be replacing the landscaping is familiar with putting greens, so this type of green installation should be easier for him. So I'm reaching out to the collective knowledge of the forum to see if anyone has installed a Pro Putt System or other plastic base putting green system and how it worked out for them. Thank you in advance. On a side note, I already have a great addition to the green that hasn't been installed yet. One of our men's league players knew I was working on installing a putting green and brought me back a Masters golf pin flag from his trip to Augusta for this year's tournament. I have the best golf buddies! Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie 2022 MGS Tester: Shot Scope Pro XL+ with H4 2023 MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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