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Choosing a green size
Size depends on your yard and what you want to practice. A compact green of around 100–200 square feet fits most side or corner spaces and gives you a few cups for short putts. A mid-size green of roughly 300–500 square feet leaves room for breaks and longer lag putts. Larger greens, or a green set into a full turf lawn, suit bigger backyards and people who want to chip onto it too.
Cups, fringe, and chipping
- Cups: two to four cups is typical, placed so you can practice different lengths and breaks.
- Fringe: a collar of longer turf around the green frames it and slows balls that roll off.
- Chipping area: a strip of longer turf, or a chipping pad, lets you practice short chips onto the green.
- Contours: subtle breaks are built into the base before the turf goes on, so the green rolls like a real one.
Backyard layout considerations
Place the green where it gets even light, away from trees that drop leaves and pods onto the putting surface. Leave room around it so you can stand and swing without hitting walls or furniture. If the green sits next to a pool, plan a border so pool water doesn't sit on the putting surface.
Like the rest of our turf, a putting green needs no watering or mowing, just an occasional brushing and clearing of debris.
Installs starting at $5.50/sq ft — the most competitive pricing in Buckeye. Call for a free quote.
