Designing a Multi-Functional Putting Green in Your Wisconsin Backyard

As a golf enthusiast, you are always looking for ways to improve your golf game. However, other than committing to nine or eighteen holes at a golf course, there are few ways to practice several facets of golf in one place. 

To practice putting, chip shots, bunkers, and tee boxes, you need to find a multi-functional putting green. If you don’t have one nearby, getting in your reps can be challenging. That’s why you should build a multi-functional putting green in your Wisconsin backyard. 

Custom-built putting greens by C&C Courts are low maintenance, durable, and perfect for enhancing your golf skills. Let’s look at how you can add a multi-functional putting green to your backyard. 

Why Build a Multi-Functional Putting Green?

Building a putting green in your backyard offers more than just a chance to practice putting. At-home putting greens have grown in popularity because of the convenience of having a place to play without having to leave your home. This can lead to significant improvements in your golf game, as you can practice anytime and for as long as you want. 

Not to mention, with a multi-functional putting green, the materials are low-maintenance, which means you don’t have to worry about the precise mowing, fertilizing, and lawn maintenance that comes with a natural grass putting green. 

Start With a Layout

The best place to start when planning a backyard putting green is by creating a blueprint. Measure out your backyard, including all existing landscaping features. You can maximize your available space to develop an idea of where your putting green can go, including all the golf features, like a tee box or chipping area. Developing this blueprint will also assist your local athletic court builder with creating the final design for your backyard putting green. 

Incorporate a Chipping Area

We all know that practicing your chip shot is essential for your golf game. By using the best outdoor putting green surfaces, your putting green will have many ways for you to practice. This includes a chipping area using C&C Court’s popular Fringe turf, which simulates the feel of a natural grass chipping area in a much more durable material. This gives you the opportunity to practice your chip shot without creating divots. 

Your chipping area can also include varying distances and obstacles to give your putting green a more realistic design, allowing you to practice skills you can implement when you hit the golf course. 

Add Bunkers and Sand Traps

Another essential skill any golfer needs is practicing your escape from a bunker or sand trap. Positioning bunkers at different angles relative to the putting green provides a variety of practice options. Incorporating these obstacles into your backyard putting green also gives you a chance to practice more, giving you an edge when you play with your buddies at the golf course. 

There are several key characteristics of bunker sand to consider when choosing the right one for your putting green. The best sand for most bunkers should be composed of particles with a large majority in the range of 0.25-1.00mm. You should keep silt and clay to a minimum, since they can crush your surface. 

Create a Tee Box Area

Another skill you can practice on your home putting green is your drive. By including a tee box on your putting green, you can practice long or short drives using different clubs. If you have the space, you can easily practice long drives. However, a net could be incorporated to help catch the ball. 

We recommend using real grass or synthetic turf that will mimic fairway conditions, giving you a realistic practice experience. 

Design a Versatile Putting Surface

The best way to create a versatile putting surface is by using elevation changes and multiple holes. Elevation changes can make your putting green more challenging and dynamic, helping you perfect your putt no matter the conditions. If you include multiple holes at different distances, you can enhance your putt and break. 

C&C Courts offers several putting green surface options, each with its own unique properties. If you are a serious golfer, for example, you’ll want to check out our Eagle Turf, which is some of the best putting turf on the market. 

Putting Green Maintenance

In general, home putting greens are low maintenance. They are built with proper drainage systems to prevent puddling and pooling on the surface when it rains or snows. You should keep your putting green clear of debris, like leaves and twigs. If you can, cover it during the winter to help keep the turf fresh for spring. If your turf gets dirty, you can carefully lean it using a leaf blower or a hose to wash away dirt. Clean your green at least once a month, as well. 

For bunkers and sand traps, you can rake it daily to remove footprints and impact zones. Use tines and the flat top of the rake to push and pull sand evenly. If you have weed growth, remove these by pulling them up from the root. 

Get Your Home Putting Green Quote Today from C&C Courts

For over 30 years, C&C Courts has designed and built custom putting greens for residents in Wisconsin. We always use professional grade equipment and materials, ensuring your putting green will be durable and last for years to come. Our court design experts will work with you every step of the way to ensure you are completely satisfied with your new multi-functional putting green. 

For the ultimate way to improve your golf game, contact C&C Courts at 414-377-5294 to receive your free putting green quote.