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If you are taking on the task of installing your own synthetic putting green you should set aside one to two days and use the following ‘how to build a putting green’ instructions as your guide:

Decide on a location – When deciding where to put your backyard putting green:

• position it somewhere where you can chip to the golf putting green;
• avoid low lying points where rain water could pool on the green;
• make sure the width is in multiples of 12’ or 15’ to make best use of the rolls of turf;
• lay string or rope around your proposed area for a day or two to make sure you are happy with it. When it is finalised, spray paint around the border to fix the position.

Clear an area for the sub-base – If you can, hire a sod cutter to get rid of all the sod and vegetation from the area. Then spray the area with weed killer and lay down a weed barrier such as plastic sheeting to stop things growing back.

Lay the sub-base – put stakes into the ground and attach strings between them so you know what level your sub-base should reach. It should have a minimum depth of 4” but should be slightly angled for water runoff (not more than 1” for every 10′ in length). Spread crushed limestone over the weed barrier to create the sub-base using a rake and a shovel. Hire a power roller to compact the sub-base after you have sprayed it with water. Use your rake or shovel to sort out any bumps or dips that become apparent as you roll and then re-roll. Ensure your angled run off is maintained and hit a few test balls to check for minimum side to side movement. Sweep away any loose stones and fill any remaining imperfections with sand.

Place the cups – decide where the cups are going to go and using a small shovel dig out a hole that the cup will fit in and put it in position so that it is flush with the sub-base. Use more sand to fill in any holes you have created and recompact these areas.

Shaping and securing your artificial putting green – turn your synthetic turf upside down and using chalk mark the shape you want your green to end up. Then take a sharp knife and cut along the line you have drawn. Once cut, turn it the right way up and place over the sub base ensuring all creases are pulled out. To secure it in its final position, use landscaping stakes around the edge. For even more stability cover 3” of the outer edge with a stone or brick edging material. With a Polypropylene green, you will need to spread in a layer of sand – nylon greens do not require this step. Locate the centre of the cup holes by feel and cut an X into the green and then neatly cut the required circle shape.

You’re now ready to play on your home putting green!

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