Markelly82 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I just recently purchased a home with 3.08 acres. The house is mainly on the front portion of the yard and the back is mainly open to my imagination. I'm interested in putting in a putting green in my backyard. I'd prefer real grass turf rather than the fake stuff. I live in Central Indiana so I'd also like types on good quality grass that will last the sucky winters. I'd like a fairly sized green with fringe and a small fairwayish to chip from. I also planned on having tee boxes throughout my yard to be able to hit into the green. I know I can youtube some of this, but don't feel like there's super great videos on this. Has anyone done their own green? What were some of your issues you ran into? What were your costs (if you don't mind sharing)? Any tips for mosquito's? My yard currently sucks with them, and would prefer not surrounding the yard with tiki torches. Thank you for your thoughts and input. tommc23 1 Quote Driver: G410 LST, 10.5 *. Even Flow 70G X-Stiff .5 extended, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip FW Wood: Titleist 3, 15*, DIamana 70G Stiff ; 5 extended, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip Hybrid: Sim Max 19* Ventus Stiff Shaft, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip Sim Max 22* Ventus Stiff Shaft, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip Irons: PSI 5-PW C-Taper 130 X-stiff Wedges: RTX-3, 52-56-60* Putter: 34 Inch E-1 with Pixel insert. Golf Ball: TP5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I've been back and forth on this as well and came to the conclusion that since I live on the course I should just go the extra 50yds and putt on 12 green in the evening instead of trying to make my own. I do know one other house in the neighborhood that has an outdoor green, but he went fake turf and it seems to hold up well. One thing to think about if you go with real grass and want a true putting green is the mowing. You're going to need an actual putting green mower and those things aren't cheap. Not to mention maintaining the watering, aeration, weed control etc. Those are things beyond just the cost of building that you need to factor in. As for mosquito's...I'm in MN so have some experience in dealing with them. Here's what I've found effective. Deet, get bug spray with it and coat yourself. You can also try yard spray you hook up to your hose. I use the Cutter Bug Free Backyard spray and it seems to help but nothing is 100%. You can also look in to local mosquito control companies. They'll come out and spray your yard every couple weeks and it works great, just gets a little more expensive for the whole summer. If you decide to go this route I can't wait to hear about the process. Best of luck on the project. Angry Yeti and cnosil 2 Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 One thing to think about if you go with real grass and want a true putting green is the mowing. You're going to need an actual putting green mower and those things aren't cheap. Not to mention maintaining the watering, aeration, weed control etc. Those are things beyond just the cost of building that you need to factor in. Came to say this. If you really want a backyard putting green, go synthetic, because all the time you want to putt and chip you'll be maintaining the real green. It's a daily job. Angry Yeti, GB13 and cnosil 3 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I would honestly recommend going fake turf. The amount of work and cost that would go into a full grass green might outweigh the benefits of real grass over fake grass. But you need research the right type of fake turf, that turf might be a big upfront cost but will be helpful in the long run. You can just mow some short grass and call it a tee and fairway, so that isn't to bad. For mosquitos, smother yourself in DEET, it is the only thing that works. There are personal spray chemicals like Meyer mentioned but to truly eradicate mosquitos you need to get a mosquito control company plus deet. cnosil 1 Quote Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachSvec Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 If interested you could check out "fried eggs golf" on youtube. He and his dad built a bentgrass (i think) putting green is his backyard and he has a series of videos talking about the construction of the green and the upkeep work involved as well as costs of equipment they had to buy and what they would have done differently knwoing what they know now. They dont go crazy in depth but definietly some things to be learned from that maybe hours worth of videos. Also he is located in indiana so they'd have faced the same problems you'd mentioned in your post. Love to see your progress if you go through with it, good luck! txgolfjunkie, Angry Yeti, GolfSpy MPR and 4 others 7 Quote Ping g400 lst 10* w/Oban kiyoshi gold 65s Titleist 915f 16.5* w/Aldia rogue max 75s Cobra King UT 18* w/Kbs C-taper lite 110s Titleist 714 AP2 (4-PW) w/ Accra 95s proto Titleist sm6 50*,54*,58* w/Dynamic gold s200 Evnroll Er2 35in w/superstroke flatso 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Yeti Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 It's already been said, but came to caution you about the time, effort and cost of maintaining your own green. The guy from Fried Eggs Golf built his own with his parents and has some videos about it. Below is just one of them, but I'm sure he'd respond if you wanted to reach out for more details. From what I know it's almost exactly what you are looking to build. He did it on his parents land and I think his dad is retired and does the upkeep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q01cQBSR9Y EDIT: Man, 5 minutes late to recommend FEG - leaving it because why not. Markelly82, GolfSpy MPR and PING Apologist #9 3 Quote Cobra King F7+, VA drago 65 X, 9.5* Cobra F7 3/4 wood - hzrd red 15.5* MP-63 4-PW Cleveland 588 Tour Wedge (56*) OnCore Elixr all day every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Fake and it's not even close...unless you're retired and have a lot of free time. My neighbor has a backyard green and it's held up well as long as he gets the leaf blower after to it to clear all the pine straw. I don't like chipping from fake turf so maybe if you wanted to spend your time and effort on natural grass hitting areas, that could be a good balance. +1 on Fried Eggs golf videos. It's a great series and will definitely teach you all the ins and outs of natural turf greens. It can be done...but man the money and labor investment is a lot higher than I could ever imagine. Markelly82, JohnSmalls and PING Apologist #9 3 Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markelly82 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Yeah I've watched a lot of Fried Eggs Golf videos. I love his videos. They're all funny and strangely educational without realizing it. I did watch the videos on the green build and their biggest cost was the mower. They spent about $500 in total for the project. He actually lives in Ft. Wayne and I moved to Muncie/Yorktown area, which is only 40-60 minutes from him. I invited him down to play and he called Muncie lazy. Not sure what that had to do with playing, but I'm determined to get him down here to play. Also, would love an invite to Beverly's Hills. One day maybe. JohnSmalls and MattF 2 Quote Driver: G410 LST, 10.5 *. Even Flow 70G X-Stiff .5 extended, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip FW Wood: Titleist 3, 15*, DIamana 70G Stiff ; 5 extended, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip Hybrid: Sim Max 19* Ventus Stiff Shaft, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip Sim Max 22* Ventus Stiff Shaft, Golf Pride MCC Align Grip Irons: PSI 5-PW C-Taper 130 X-stiff Wedges: RTX-3, 52-56-60* Putter: 34 Inch E-1 with Pixel insert. Golf Ball: TP5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Synthetic is the way to go, especially in a northern state. As mentioned, the most work you will have to do it is use a blower to get the leaves & sticks off it once a week. As for mosquitos, most pest control companies will spray the perimeter of your yard to keep them at bay. 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...
tjyorke Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 has anyone found outdoor carpet capable of a home made build putting green. My buddy had yaught carpet in his basement and was mint, not sure what it would be like in the weather Quote Family , golf , fitness , tournaments, and yes work. Golf junky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Ben Crane started a crazy trend by saying that Toyota Camry trunk carpet is a great indoor putting surface. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Ben Crane started a crazy trend by saying that Toyota Camry trunk carpet is a great indoor putting surface. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I think I saw a DIY indoor green where they made a 2x4/plywood platform and used a gray auto carpet. 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...
cnosil Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I think I saw a DIY indoor green where they made a 2x4/plywood platform and used a gray auto carpet. Specifically the gray toyota camry trunk carpet. Was discussed a few years ago https://www.golfdigest.com/story/ben-crane-touts-toyota-camry-trunk-carpet-as-the-best-indoor-putting-surface-seriously Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphEzell Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I personally have not my own green, but my friend from CT has it's own. As you have mentioned that you prefer real grass stuff and not the fake one, so you need to be careful about the grass. As grass should be grown to a certain level so you should regularly trim it. Having a green yard always has the risk of pests wandering here and there. Pests will try every possible way to harm your plants in the yard, so you should keep a check on it regularly. As you are facing the problem of mosquitoes in your yard, you can try using some sprays or sprinkling some essential oils or can also use some Indian neem oil. Maintaining a green on your own is a big responsibility. You should use natural insect repellents, beneficial insects, traps to protect your yard from pests. One can also try taking the help of professional Pest Control Milford CT that use eco-friendly chemicals, my friend has called them for her help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I found this online that maybe of assistance to those that want to build their own indoor green. PuttingGreen.pdf 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...
Txmason123 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I would love to install a synthetic putting green in my backyard. I have seen it done different ways, but I haven't found a definitive solution that gives me the confidence to spend the money on the turf. It seems you could spend the same amount on a putting green as you could a swimming pool. Quote Mizuno JPX EZ driver Taylormade SLDR HL 3 wood Mizuno JPX EZ hybrids 3 & 4 Mizuno JPX EZ Irons 4-G Titleist SM6 Vokey wedge 54.10 Odyssey White Hot Pro V-line putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Txmason123 said: but I haven't found a definitive solution that gives me the confidence to spend the money on the turf. Some smart guy once said: "the best pool, boat.... ehem, putting green I ever had was mt best friends". JohnSmalls, palvord, MattF and 1 other 4 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...
txgolfjunkie Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 18 hours ago, Txmason123 said: I would love to install a synthetic putting green in my backyard. I have seen it done different ways, but I haven't found a definitive solution that gives me the confidence to spend the money on the turf. It seems you could spend the same amount on a putting green as you could a swimming pool. My brother-in-law installed a synthetic turf green about 4 years ago and it put it too close to trees and his turf is need of replacement. It gets worn out, washed out from the rain, sap from the trees, etc. Unless you cover it/protect it from the elements, then you'll need to replace the turf more often than you think, especially if you live in a harsh climate with cold winters or really hot/wet summers. Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 My basement green is almost complete. Putting surface gets installed today or tomorrow MattF, JohnSmalls, MaxEntropy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, jlukes said: My basement green is almost complete. Putting surface gets installed today or tomorrow I may have missed it, but what are you going to use as the surface? My goal this winter is to build one, too. Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 56 minutes ago, MaxEntropy said: I may have missed it, but what are you going to use as the surface? My goal this winter is to build one, too. Toyota Camry trunk carpeting. Seriously. Do a google search of camry putting green. Best bang for the buck tony@CIC, cnosil and JohnSmalls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, jlukes said: Toyota Camry trunk carpeting. Seriously. Do a google search of camry putting green. Best bang for the buck Interesting. Thanks for the info! Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, jlukes said: Toyota Camry trunk carpeting. Seriously. Do a google search of camry putting green. Best bang for the buck Dang ol Ben Crane tip right there! JohnSmalls, null and cnosil 3 Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 23 hours ago, jlukes said: Toyota Camry trunk carpeting. Seriously. Do a google search of camry putting green. Best bang for the buck @jlukes Can you share a link as to where you purchased the carpet? Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, txgolfjunkie said: @jlukes Can you share a link as to where you purchased the carpet? Camrygolf.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Done! Rolls so nice cnosil, JohnSmalls, tony@CIC and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 35 minutes ago, jlukes said: Done! Rolls so nice I bet it does. Size and can you setup breaking putts? Now you need to add this: https://www.puttview.com/ Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 28 minutes ago, cnosil said: I bet it does. Size and can you setup breaking putts? Now you need to add this: https://www.puttview.com/ 11 x 8 There's some slight natural breaks due to the floor. Really the perfect amount. More to groove stroke than practice breaking putts anyway cnosil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 11 x 8 There's some slight natural breaks due to the floor. Really the perfect amount. More to groove stroke than practice breaking putts anyway Looks good. Much more sustainable during NE winters as well Does the Camry kit include instructions on how to adhere to the osb? Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, bens197 said: Looks good. Much more sustainable during NE winters as well Does the Camry kit include instructions on how to adhere to the osb? No. I used carpet adhesive. Only an extremely thin layer is needed. If I were to do it again I might look at alternatives so I don't have any bleed through like I got. No big deal, goo gone and scrubbing got most of it out and it doesn't affect the roll bens197 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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