All you need to know about Artificial Putting Greens

Let’s look at more detail the types of putting green turf available on the market. The advent of nylon turfs gives you the option of two turf choices, polypropylene or nylon. Polypropylene is good if you wish to pitch or chip onto the greens from say 100 yards or less. The ball sticks to the green better on Polypropylene greens than it would on nylon green.

 

Building and installing putting green

 

To install your artificial putting green in your garden you will require: artificial turf, gravel, sand, and a vibrating compactor, roll of plastic membrane, PVC cement and PVC purple primer.

 

How to build your own putting green:

 

1. Clear the debris/dig out your existing lawn from your chosen location for the artificial putting green. This should be where water does not accumulate and is well drained, lay a 4″ gravel base.

 

2. Cover the gravel base with sand and run the vibrating compactor over it. Landscape fabric/plastic membrane is rolled out over the entire surface area of the artificial putting green. Putting greens are finished better when there is an edging around the perimeter of the green.

 

3. Lay down the artificial turf strip on the firm surface.

 

4. Contours and hills are added using additional base material (sand).

 

5. Roll out the artificial turf over the base, use a sharp knife to cut around the perimeter and when joining the rolls of turf.

 

6. Mark and install 2/3 cups, the standard cup size is 4.25″ diameter.

What is the average cost for installing an artificial putting green? Synthetic greens in Ireland can cost from €72 – €59 per square metere for the materials and turf and a further €35 – €50 per square metre for installation. In total you should budget for €120 per square metre.

 

Designing Putting Greens:

 

Garden Golf (www.minigolf.ie/garden-golf-page.html) or any good supplier of artificial turf will be able to design your artificial putting green for you. The size and shape of the green will depend on your existing lawn and on the number of holes you wish to install. Designing depends on location, turf, contour/cup location and lighting. Factors influencing design include the customer’s preference – is it for putting only or for chipping and putting?

 

An artificial putting green will add value to your property and will also lower your handicap as well as improving the aesthetic look of your garden not to mention less maintenance.

 

The advent of artificial turf, which is popular now in professional golf, marks a triumph for innovation and technology.

 

The advantages of having an artificial putting green are:

 

1. Artificial putting greens are a mix of technology and features of natural grass, they are durable, do not fade easily…

 

2. There is need no maintenance like mowing, watering or fertilizing.

 

3. Even if used heavily, their shape and form remain unscathed.

 

4. They are environmentally friendly and safe.

 

5. They can be custom-made.

 

6. You can improve the aesthetic appeal of your garden as well as increasing the value of your property.

 

The different types of artificial putting greens available:

 

1. Indoor Putting Greens provide the flexibility and freedom to practice golf regardless of external weather conditions.

 

2. Backyard putting greens can be customized to the homeowners’ tastes and preferences. Using the enhanced version of artificial grass, you can convert even a small lawn into an authentic putting course.

 

3. Garden Golf (http://golfinyourgarden.blogspot.com/) are one of the cheaper installers of artificial putting greens. The only maintenance required is power washing them once a year.

 

4. Home putting greens are useful for practicing putting and chipping throughout the year.

There are two major types of putting green turf available on the market. The types of artificial turf available are nylon and polypropylene. Nylon turf is new to the market and has superior qualities to polypropylene turf. Unlike polypropylene turf, nylon turf needs less maintenance and no topdressing or an infill.