Installing an artificial turf putting green can be a great addition to any home, providing hours of entertainment and a convenient place to practice your golf skills. However, it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure that your putting green is installed correctly, fits your needs, and will last for years to come. Before you get started with your landscaping renovation, here are five tips to keep in mind to ensure a perfect outdoor putting green installation.

1. Opt for a Custom Putting Green Design

When it comes to creating an outdoor putting green, one size does not fit all. Every backyard has its unique features — such as slope, size, and terrain — which necessitate a unique putting green design. A custom putting green also accommodates your skill level and personal desires for your golfing experience.

Assess your backyard’s terrain and your personal wants to create a personalized putting green that complements your home design and your skill level. A customized outdoor putting green also ensures that your putting green blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape and looks like a natural part of your backyard, enhancing your curb appeal and boosting property value.

2. Choose Cup Placement Early On

The placement of your outdoor putting green’s holes is a significant factor to consider during the design phase of your landscaping renovation. It determines the level of difficulty of the green, making it an essential element that should be decided as early on in the process as possible. 

When deciding on cup placement, consider your skill level as well as the putting green’s purpose. If you’re installing the outdoor putting green for recreation or for use by kids, you may want a cup placement that allows for basic shots. On the other hand, if you want to improve your short game or create a training area, you may want to add more challenging placements that can help improve the player’s skills.

When installing your outdoor putting green cups, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to change these placements later down the line, so make sure that you’re 100 percent happy with your decision before proceeding with installation.

3. Secure Your Wholesale Turf Properly

Properly installing your wholesale artificial grass is crucial for creating a smooth and stable playing surface for your outdoor putting green. To ensure proper installation, invest in high-quality installation accessories such as staples, nails, and turf adhesive from a reputable artificial turf manufacturer.

Fasteners such as stakes, spikes, and staples are essential for holding the wholesale turf down and keeping it in place temporarily during the installation process. These tools are typically used to secure the artificial grass in place as you align the turf rolls and cut them to size. To secure the putting green turf to the sub-base without visible seams or protruding stakes, use seam tape and adhesive. After securing your seams temporarily with nails, place the seam tape on the ground with the sticky side up, securing it every so often if necessary to keep it lined up. Once the full length of tape has been laid out, set the grass in place and apply weight along the seam to ensure the turf binds with the tape. Allow it to sit overnight for a strong hold that will keep your putting green surface in its best condition for years to come.

4. Use a High-Quality Infill

Infill’s greatest value across all synthetic grass installations, including outdoor putting greens, is stability. Infill provides ballast, weighing down the turf’s surface and preventing it from moving in extreme weather. When you install an artificial turf putting green, use infill to weigh down the wholesale turf at its base to maximize stability and prevent shifting, lifting, or wrinkling that may affect play.

When choosing your infill for this, choose a high-quality silica sand infill that is specially designed for synthetic turf. Silica infill will allow for proper drainage, prevent the turf from compacting, and provide a natural feel and ball roll. If you invest in inferior infill or use an inadequate amount, you can end up with an inconsistent or unstable surface that leads to an unpleasant putting experience.

5. Don’t DIY Your Outdoor Putting Green Installation

Installing an outdoor putting green may seem like a fun and simple DIY project, but it’s best to leave it to the synthetic grass professionals. Proper putting green installation requires specialized knowledge, industry-leading equipment, and advanced techniques that professional installers have mastered over years of experience.

DIY installations often result in costly mistakes, such as uneven surfaces or improper drainage. These issues can affect the overall playability and durability of your outdoor putting green, costing you more in the long run. If you’re not sure who to trust with your synthetic grass putting green installation, ask your turf manufacturer for recommendations. At SGW Dallas, we have a network of verified and vetted turf installers who can supply you with a premier personal putting green you’ll love for years to come.

If you need further guidance in choosing which artificial turf products are right for your project’s needs, contact your local Synthetic Grass Warehouse location. At SGW Dallas, we have dozens of wholesale turf products available, including putting green turf and installation accessories, so we can help you find the perfect synthetic grass products for your home or business. SGW has been an industry leader for more than 20 years, helping distributors, installers and homeowners alike with all their artificial grass installation needs. To find out more about our wholesale turf products or to receive guidance with your next turf grass installation, contact your local SGW Dallas facility today.