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Anybody ever build a practice putting green in their backyard?
Posted on 3/9/23 at 10:06 am
Posted on 3/9/23 at 10:06 am
Was wondering about what the costs were and some of the process behind it
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Posted on 3/9/23 at 10:21 am to Triple Bogey
I am following, I want to rip out a old flower bed in the back and put one in it's place. A buddy said he would do it BUT he's never done one before....so, needless to say, I'm out on that idea 
Posted on 3/9/23 at 10:49 am to Triple Bogey
We've got a few superintendents who post, so hopefully they can provide some guidance.
I would imagine to get it decent, you'd need a lot of time and a nice mower?
I would imagine to get it decent, you'd need a lot of time and a nice mower?
Posted on 3/9/23 at 10:58 am to Triple Bogey
Posted on 3/9/23 at 11:03 am to Triple Bogey
Are you talking about real grass or artificial turf?
Posted on 3/9/23 at 11:22 am to HDAU
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Are you talking about real grass or artificial turf?
Artificial.. I don't have the mower or time for upkeep on real grass.
This post was edited on 3/9/23 at 11:23 am
Posted on 3/9/23 at 12:47 pm to Triple Bogey
We have a small mini 3 hole course at our farm. We actually did laser grade the greens ourselves and built them up with a sand. The greens were just never good. It was either too hot for the grass or it was getting killed by some organism or plant. It is still tons of fun. Would really need a professional water set up to work.
I would like an artificial green set up if it looked nice and had a good place for it. Not sure the ARB would allow it though.
I would like an artificial green set up if it looked nice and had a good place for it. Not sure the ARB would allow it though.
Posted on 3/9/23 at 12:55 pm to Tvilletiger
There’s a Facebook group called Backyard Greens that shows some awesome examples. If you’re on FB.
Posted on 3/9/23 at 12:55 pm to Batman86
I’ve also been told my a good friend who owns a turf business. They normally run $20/square foot.
Posted on 3/9/23 at 5:46 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
My dad used to own a landscaping company many moons ago and did it for a few people
He said not a single one maintained it for more than a year….But this was back in the 80s so who knows now how much more manageable it is
He said not a single one maintained it for more than a year….But this was back in the 80s so who knows now how much more manageable it is
This post was edited on 3/9/23 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 3/9/23 at 9:01 pm to MizunoDude
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This guy is a legend as far as I am concerned.
Well, that was a 2 hour read. Envious, jealous, yet not envious nor jealous.
Posted on 3/10/23 at 8:48 am to Triple Bogey
I just bought a 12x5 practice putting mat to put on my patio. For $300 on Amazon, it works well enough for me.
Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:46 am to Bawpaw
Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:47 am to Triple Bogey
Built one about five years ago and then recently, tore it up. Caused some major drainage issues in my backyard and honestly, would not do it again. Cost was right at $10K.
Posted on 3/10/23 at 10:31 am to Triple Bogey
YouTube
I've watched this video a few times. There's a lot of the time wasted in the video with him moving material around. But it's a really thorough video on the process. I have a 30X20 area I'm wanting to convert to practice green but it'll probably be another year before I get to it.
I've watched this video a few times. There's a lot of the time wasted in the video with him moving material around. But it's a really thorough video on the process. I have a 30X20 area I'm wanting to convert to practice green but it'll probably be another year before I get to it.
Posted on 3/10/23 at 11:00 am to BMoney
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Amazon Link
Whelp, will definitely be ordering this. The rough can be a little chipping mat too
Posted on 3/10/23 at 11:04 am to Batman86
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I’ve also been told my a good friend who owns a turf business. They normally run $20/square foot.
yep
Posted on 3/10/23 at 3:34 pm to nobigdeal69
I put one in last summer and love it. Cost me about $7000 in materials, including color changing lights under cups.
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