Designing a Backyard Putting Green: 10 Things to Consider
You’re staring out at your backyard, thinking about golf. Wouldn’t it be great if you could have 24/7 access to a golf course, or at least a putting green, to keep your skills in top-notch shape?
C&C Courts can help. No, we can’t build an entire golf course in your backyard, but we can build a backyard putting green that will help you perfect your putting game! In fact, there are plenty of ways to enhance your short game with your own backyard putting green.
But before you engage the court design pros at C&C Courts, there are a few things to consider. Let’s take a look at some of the design decisions you’ll need to mull over.
1. Size & Shape
No matter the size of your backyard, you can fit in a putting green. Even a small backyard can hold a small space for you to practice your putts. If you have a larger backyard, you can fit in a larger putting green with multiple holes to practice on. Large backyards also give you the option to choose where in your yard you’d like to place the putting green.
There are also shape options, which include sausage, square, bone, bean, or free shape. These shapes will fit different backyards, so imagine how those would fit in your existing backyard features to decide which one is best for you.
2. Obstacle Course
If you want to challenge yourself, you can incorporate an obstacle course into your putting green. These can be as simple or complex as you like. You can add undulations and hills to help your putting game improve for the next time you’re on the golf course.
You could also include bunkers and holes to keep these interesting. Adding fringe is another way to create an obstacle, which is available as part of C&C Courts’ artificial grass options.
3. Turf Options
Since we mentioned it, let’s talk about your options for putting green turf. C&C Courts choose the highest quality turf options depending on what you hope to achieve with your putting green. We have three options to choose from, plus our fringe turf to create a place to practice your chip shots.
Par Turf
Par Turf is designed for casual golfers who are just starting out with golf and need an easier way to practice their putts. But that doesn’t mean it lacks in quality. Par Turf is created with a thick weave and foam pad that replicates a real-grass feel, so it can hold up against weather without limiting performance.
Birdie Turf
Birdie Turf is the next level up from Par Turf. This turf provides you with exceptional ball control with state-of-the-art fibers engineered to help influence ball roll and break. Birdie turf has 48 ounces of tufted nylon per square yard, making it one of the most durable and long-lasting putting green surfaces available on the market.
Eagle Turf
If you’re looking for premium performance, then you need cutting-edge putting green technology. Eagle Turf is the industry leader in putting green surfaces and is perfect for anyone who is committed to the game of golf. Eagle Turf has the thickest weave of knitted nylon per square yard, which has a natural green color to go with the rest of your yard. The additional density of fibers helps provide a more authentic ball roll performance.
Fringe
If you want to include your short game and chip shots in your golf practice, consider adding some Fringe to your putting green. Fringe surfaces are constructed using tufted nylon and a reinforced root zone that is packed with artificial blades built for continuous use. This will give you ample opportunities to enhance your short-game skills.
4. Starting Points & Cups
Depending on where your putting green will be located in your backyard, you’ll want to decide on the starting points and cup locations. You’ll want to ensure the cup locations don’t block other shots. Don’t overkill the number of cups. Think about a 360 approach where you can approach your targets from multiple sides to make sure there are many angels to hit your cup.
5. Additional Lighting
Playing as the sun sets can get difficult without proper lighting. You’ll want to consider adding additional outdoor lighting around your putting green to light up the space while you’re using it at night.
6. Drainage
Drainage is an important part of your putting green. It impacts the availability and health of your putting green surface. With great drainage, you can get back onto the green after rain quicker than if you had to wait for the water to evaporate or drain slowly. Plus, reducing standing water can help prolong the life of your putting green surface.
7. Cup Placement
While designing your putting green, make sure you include where to place the cups. Their location will depend on how challenging you want your putting green to be. You can also include multiple cups for different skill levels and putting drills.
8. Personalized Tee Markers, Flags, and Ball Cleaners
Personalizing your putting green is the fun part! Make it your own by customizing your tee markers, flags, and ball cleaners. You can put your name on them, or the name of your putting green. Other suggestions include:
9. Chipping Pad and Driving Net
Since you’re already building a putting green, you might as well include a chipping pad and driving net if you have the space. These two spots can help you improve the other aspects of your short game, helping you shave off a few strokes on your next round of golf in the process!
10. Cleaning and Maintenance Plan
Like anything, your putting green will need a cleaning and maintenance plan or schedule to keep it in top shape at all times. You can use an electric blower or push broom to remove debris from the surface.
You should also rinse your putting green occasionally to flush the area out and ensure that your cups are draining the water properly. Don’t allow sprinklers to wet the surface because it can cause mold growth.
During snowy months, if you need to remove snow from your putting green, make sure you do it carefully with a plastic shovel, which is less likely to damage your putting green. Otherwise, you can allow the snow to melt naturally off your putting green when the weather warms up.
Start Building Your Dream Putting Green Today!
With C&C Courts, you can customize your putting green surface, opting for high performance with minimal maintenance. You can learn to putt like the pros with a putting green you can enjoy.
We only deliver professional-quality materials to our customers, providing a completely unique experience for you in your backyard. Call us today at 414-377-5294 or send us a message on our website for more information.
