Anyone have a "fake" putting green in their yard?

[flap]

I have some pics if someone can tell me how to post them I would be glad to do it.Kind of Fred Flintstone when comes to computer.

[-BAMA-]

I have some pics if someone can tell me how to post them I would be glad to do it.Kind of Fred Flintstone when comes to computer.

upload them onto photobucket and paste the img code on here.

[glebert]

upload them onto photobucket and paste the img code on here.

It is actually even easier, as this forum will let you upload photos. Just choose "Go Advanced" and then "attach files" and it will embed a thumbnail of the photo into the post and let you click to enlarge it. It is actually a great feature of this forum relative to other message boards.

p.s. FYI the pictures can't be huge, though.

[iacas]

Build Your Own 8′ x 8′ Indoor Putting Green (Cheaply!)

[Fraser]

I have some pics if someone can tell me how to post them I would be glad to do it.Kind of Fred Flintstone when comes to computer.

Go to

www.imageshack.us then hit 'Choose File' and select the image file. When it has uploaded scroll to the bottom of the page and copy the 'Direct Link to Image' URL into your response here. (Ignore the warning, it doesn't make any difference)

[flap]

Here are the pictures I hope.Followed the instructions as best as possible.

[miller72]

thats a great job right There!!! it looks like a real green! how fast is it? and does it take much care?

[ks8829]

I practice on my family room carpet concentrating on making solid contact and a good putting stroke. then take it to the putting green 30 minutes to one hour prior to playing a round of golf.

[flap]

I had it up to 11 at one point and yes it is a lot of work.

[uttexas]

I am testing the boundaries of "the house is mine, you can have the yard".
I have decided on astro turf due to DFW Texas dry summers and don't want to be constantly watering the green. Here is my plan. Please let me know if you have any advise/tips etc.

1. Level the ground as well as possible.
2. Cap sprinkler heads that would be under the green
3. lay down and newspaper all over the back yard area (this is small to begin with----metropolitan Dallas zero lot)
4. cap off sprinkler heads.
5. Dump mulch all over newspaper.
6. Order prefabricated outdoor putting green (there are three or so complanies that sell these----they come in giant lego type pieces that you put together)
7. sweep away mulch where putting green goes.
8. Install green by connecting the prefabricated pieces together
9. start practicing in the back yard (my theoretical domain)

[flopdarock]

so its like astro turf on newspapers?
if i wasnt going to grow an actual green... i think id go putt putt style... 2x4's and plywood with astroturf like the ones most golf stores have

[uttexas]

sort of, but the prefabricated green comes with a built in base. The newspaper and mulch are to kill the grass and weeds. Then in the fall, I'll think about plants, etc to fill in.

I didn't explain the prefabricated modular putting greens very well. Here are some links.
http://www.tourlinks.net/mini/index.html

http://www.southfloridaputtinggreens...ar_greens.html

[flopdarock]

sweet... i need to look into that further... thanks for the links

[uttexas]

There are some other companies out there. Start by google searching modular putting green. Make sure the modules and green are for outdoor use if you want to put it outside. There are many more options if you are able (wife says its OK) to put one in your house/garage/guest house/etc.

[MiniMoe]

By trade, I am a landscaper. I went to a class on how to install putting greens. The idea sounds great. What kind of "grass are you using? I have heard that nylon stands up better over time. What are you using as a base? Around here in Texas we used a crushed granite. When it's is packed hard enough so it will not settle, you don't have to worry about weeds. Put the granite down in a thin layer, put some water on it, and rent a plate packer and go over it a few times before you add another layer. Also, what are you going to do with the edging? We usually use a 4"x4" cut limestone, or a brick paver set on a bed of morter. It gives a really nice, neat look.

You can set the base, put in the edging, then cut the "grass" to fit.

From what I have seen, get the shortest "grass" you can. The ball will bounce less, there will be less grain.

Good luck

[uttexas]

thanks for the info. I have used construction grade gravel for a stepping stone path. I have read up on and downloaded several PDF files on how to install greens. With the modular option above (with the built in base and built in edging) I am hoping to minimize effort.

PS I agree with the recommendation of nylon and short artificial turf.

[uttexas]

this is the best deal I have found so far for the 12' by 12' (probably the size I'll install)
http://www.directgametables.com/mopu...hannelid=FROOG

[uttexas]

this is how to do it if you really want grass, and grass is easy to grow and manage in your climate condiitons. Keep in mind that maintenance for grass greens is extremely time intensive and can be expensive.

http://www.skillbuilder.com/puttingg...stallation.php