How many holes recommended for this putting green

[Sherrywood]

I am thinking of putting in an artificial outdoor putting green in a 16x23 space. The width will be 14 or 15 ft. How many holes would you suggest? What can I do to make it interesting. Thanks Sherry

[boogielicious]

I am thinking of putting in an artificial outdoor putting green in a 16x23 space. The width will be 14 or 15 ft. How many holes would you suggest? What can I do to make it interesting.

Thanks

Sherry

I would think 4 to 5 would give you both long and short putt options.

[Golfingdad]

And I'd say 3 or 4 is plenty. I have a 20' or so long by 6' wide green with 2 holes and if I had the room to make it wider then I'd prolly add a hole in each corner at most.

[Dave2512]

When I had an artificial green I didn't spend much time putting to different holes. Unless you spend a bunch making it contoured straight, flat putts only do so much for you. It was more having a semi-realistic surface I could use for drills. I usually putted to different distance targets. I placed beanbags at different lengths and would putt to those marks in different patterns. Wasn't really trying to hole a putt just stop it where I wanted it. Had to leave it behind when I moved and consequently I am not putting as well this year. Just haven't put in the time to control distance.

[Golfingdad]

Also worth noting:

http://thesandtrap.com/b/training/build_your_own_8_x_8_indoor_putting_green_cheaply

[David in FL]

I'd also caution against too many holes. The more holes, the fewer lines of putt available due to other holes being in the way....

[saevel25]

I'd also caution against too many holes. The more holes, the fewer lines of putt available due to other holes being in the way....

I would say stick with 3 golf holes in the corners only. That way you get the long putts on the diagonal.

[Sherrywood]

If I thought about it I would have made the question into a poll. Great thoughts everyone. I get it re not too many holes. Thanks

[Club Rat]

What can I do to make it interesting.

Pending on slope/contour of the design you intend to have built, placement of the hole locations which give the best variety of 10 ft. putts in a full 360 range of the holes.

Ideally, having putts to practice above/below and from both sides across the slope of a hole location to make practice challenging for speed control when practicing.

You could also have additional holes built in and place covers over holes then rotate the locations.

Club Rat

[RussUK]

What can I do to make it interesting.

Add a giant clown face and a windmill

On a serious note im pretty envious. I have often thought of astroturfing the garden but the wife has vetoed it!

[Sherrywood]

Club Rat I suspect it is going to end up being flat because I am actually putting it on a terrace. From what I am hearing I am hearing 3-4 holes will be fine but placed so that they can be approached from different positions.

Russ, I very well could end up with a clown face and a windmill on this thing. It is really for my husband and his friends (I'll take the good wife award now thank you lol) but we have a competitive 9 year old son who will probably use it for target practice!