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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Steps In Constructing Backyard Putting Greens

By Raymond R. Chase


Everybody knows, golf is considered as among the most popular sports for all ages these days. Creating professional backyard putting greens in your home allow you to practice your putting well, helping you to do well in your game and hopefully end up a champion in a real golf match. There are many companies that you could hire for the job or you can also opt to install the putting green on your own. But regardless of which method you choose, here are the measures to guide you through it.

Come Up With A Budget

First and foremost, you should be able to set a budget for your putting green. A professionally installed backyard putting greens could cost you anywhere from $5,000 up to $25,000, but this will also depend on the size as well as the shape that you want. If you decide to do it yourself, however, it will only cost you a few hundred bucks.

Find A Good Area To Install It

You ought to be able to look for a good place to set up the putting green. It's a good idea to search for a place with proper drainage. Be aware that you'll be needing plenty of irrigation for this so be sure to pick the area with good drainage. Don't pick an area that is going to let the water form a pool on the grass.

Prepare Your Putting Green

Once you have found the area to build your backyard putting greens, place a mark on the area so you'll have a guide. There should be a space of about a thousand square feet as this allows for an excellent putting surface. And then, it is time that you prepare the base part for your putting. Start with a single layer of dirt and then add some crushed rock on the next layer allowing proper drainage. Finish up the top layer with the sand as a way for the grass to grow well.

Look For Grass

When searching for grass for your putting green, there are 2 options available to you. One is the Bermuda grass and another is the creeping bent grass. Of these 2 types, Bermuda is the most favored choice for those who are in a warm place.

Prepare The Area For Seeding

Next is to seed the area for the backyard putting greens. Ensure that you put an adequate amount of water as well as fertilizer for the grass to be able to grow healthily. You must also maintain the grass well so it won't die down.

Put Holes

The last step of the process is to install cups on the soil to serve as a hole for your putting green. A professional putting green will have holes that are 1 inch below from where the grass grows.

So those are the steps in coming up with your own backyard putting greens at home. Remember that professional advice is also important in order to come up with a professional putting green.




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