Synthetic Turf Putting Green Installation Tips

Are you a golf fan? Looking for a way to practice your putt even when you can’t get to the course? If so, install a synthetic turf putting green in your own backyard. Fake grass is the ideal surface material for this project. There are products designed specifically for golf, so the blade length will always be right. On top of that, you never need to water or mow a synthetic turf putting green. It’s a fairly small investment you will enjoy for years. If you are planning to add a putting green to your backyard, continue reading these important installation tips from Watersavers Turf below.

How to Install a Synthetic Turf Putting Green

With a little bit of time and expertise, you can install your synthetic turf putting green yourself. Just make sure you understand the process. Start by consulting with experts to ensure you have chosen the perfect artificial golf turf for your plans. You want to use one that was made specifically for golf.

To install the putting green, follow these steps and check out our installation guide as well.

Making an Outline

Start by making an outline of the green. Try to find a flat area of the lawn for it. The typical putting green has a basic kidney bean shape. That said, if you would prefer a straight green, or if you have limited space, you can create an outline that’s more rectangular. You may want to sketch out a to-scale drawing that shows what the finished product will look like in relation to other yard features.

To make the outline, simply trace it out with a garden hose. Once you are happy with the size and shape, paint a permanent line around it on the grass. Dig the entire space to a depth of about four inches. Use a level throughout the process to ensure the surface remains even.

Filling in the Space

Fill in the space with crushed granite or gravel. Tamp it regularly to maintain an even, level height. Wetting the gravel with your hose after tamping will help compact it.

Wherever you want a hole, place a durable cup with a rim about the size of a golf hole into the base material. Fill these cups in with quick-drying concrete. After it dries, you are ready to start installing the turf.

Finishing it Up

Before adding the artificial grass, smooth out the surface and sweep a layer of sand over it. Then you can simply roll the turf over the area. Smooth any creases that develop. It is best to trim the roll of turf to the size and shape of the green beforehand with a utility knife.

For a DIY project, you don’t need to use an adhesive to keep the turf in place. Simply spreading fine quartz or a similar material over it with a seed spreader, then sweeping it across the surface, will weigh it down. That said, you may want to hire a contractor to handle this job if you’d prefer the turf to remain in place more reliably. They will use special tools to adhere it.

Once the turf is installed, find the areas where the holes were, and cut away the turf with a utility knife.

You can also install steel or paver edging around the base to make the putting green stand out from the surrounding lawn.

The Benefits of a Sports Turf Putting Green

Artificial sports turf is the best surface material for this project. Installing and maintaining a traditional grass putting green is too much of a chore. Grass blades must be extremely short to ensure golf balls roll across them easily. With sports turf, the blades always look, feel, and function the way they do when you first install it. Sports turf also drains water more easily than natural grass. That means there is less of a chance that rain will prevent you from using your synthetic turf putting green.

After you have finished it, you may want to customize the green further. The following are some ways to do so.

Add Golf Flags

What’s a putting green without authentic golf flags? They complete the project. That’s why we’re happy to supply them.

Install Seating

If any friends or family members also like to golf, you can be sure your backyard project will be a hit the next time they visit. In fact, it may get so much attention that you need to take turns using it. If so, adding some seating is a good idea. A bench works perfectly, but you may want to add extra features, like an outdoor bar where you can serve drinks in between putts. Artificial grass is also a perfect surface option if you want to convert an area of your lawn near the green into a bar.

Decorate Your Synthetic Turf Putting Green

If you want to keep it simple, adding some flowers and greenery to the area surrounding the green is an easy way to highlight it on your lawn. Putting up extra lights lets you enjoy practicing your putt no matter what time it is.

To get started on this project, head to one of Watersavers Turf’s SF Bay Area locations. We will provide the material and advice you need to turn your plan into a reality, in addition to free turf samples.

To learn more, call us at 844-974-8873 and ask about our free estimates!

A synthetic turf putting green is the ideal project for any golfer. Start yours with us today.