My new backyard putting green

[TD22057]

Here's our new backward w/ a sand filled artificial putting green. 4 holes and about 600 sq ft. The small area near the patio serves as a chipping area. Overall it turned out great (after the usual contractor head aches). The lava rock beds are going to end up containing cactus and succulents (very low maintenance and low water).

The only down side is that I'm running out of excuses for my poor putting...

[Strokes77]

That is quite possibly the coolest thing I've ever seen...

[drtbk933]

That's awesome! How much work is it to maintain one of those? I always wanted a backyard putting green, but I never had the money. Did you do it yourself?

[TD22057]

That is quite possibly the coolest thing I've ever seen...

Ha - you need to look around the internet some more ;) ;)

That's awesome! How much work is it to maintain one of those? I always wanted a backyard putting green, but I never had the money. Did you do it yourself?

No real idea - I'll let you know next year. From what I've heard: sweep it off to get rid of debris. Work new sand in w/ a broom and to keep it from turning into a sold mass once a year or so.

After watching the guys work, I could do it myself. It wasn't very difficult and I had to beat on them to get what I wanted (they tried to claim "we're done" with 1/2" of grass sticking up from the sand - a ball wouldn't roll at all on it). It worked out fine in the end (after a call to their boss) but I'd be tempted to do it myself if I was doing it again. It wasn't cheap but it should be fun...

[enis750]

dude.....that is fricken sweet

SAAAAAAWEEEETTTT!

[CG031]

This is sick. Always wanted one of these, wasn't sure how many out there actually had one.


My dad has considered one for our backyard (which we have a lot of room) but keeping our two dogs off it would be a pain, and we weren't sure if it was worth the money in the end anyway.

[MI Rob]

That is awesome. I have wanted one for awhile. Is it real grass or turf?

[sam004]

That is awesome. I have wanted one for awhile. Is it real grass or turf?

I believe the OP said it was turf.

Looks cool, does it have any slope or breaks or is it mostly flat ?

[MI Rob]

I believe the OP said it was turf.

Ah lol I wanted to see the pics and forgot to read what the post actually said. My bad.

[Aetsh]

God that looks amazing!

[BirdIsTheWord]

Slick toy, must feel like christmas....OK...Give up the goods already..Ballpark us on how much it ran you all told. That's the most important piece of info!!......

[ECT]

WOW! That's totally awesome! *thumbs up*

Gotta show these photos to the hubby....maybe it'll motivate him to get one for our backyard!

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[David in FL]

Perfect use for a small space like that. Well done!

[Slim 11]

That is fantastic!

I wonder how it would hold up in Michigan weather.

[kfowler]

You're my hero!

Can you explain the sand filled? So is it sand on with the turf on top? Not sure I get it.

[iacas]

Can you explain the sand filled? So is it sand on with the turf on top? Not sure I get it.

I believe it's like astroturf (kind of, but not really), and the sand is used to maintain green speeds by kind of artificially changing the "depth" of the "grass."

[kfowler]

Got it. I see what you mean. never would have thought you needed sand.

[TN94z]

I actually just received a box full of samples for the same thing. It came from southwest greens. I was thinking of doing it myself as well. I don't see how it could be that difficult. What did it end up costing for them to do it if you don't mind me asking? You can PM me if you want. I am about to do this at the house.