Do it Yourself – Build a Putting Green

A putting green is a treasured thing to somebody who likes to play golf. It is a section of green turf with a hole signified by a flag and is seen on a golf course. The golfer uses a golf club (putter) and tries to get the ball into the hole. It looks quite easy as the ball is very near to the hole but the shots are frequently hard. Putting greens are used by golfers to prepare at home or even at wok by using a compact design. As a matter of fact, kits are being sold today that you can buy and install by yourself. If you can not get enough of the game and want to take it in your backyard, here are the directions to do so.

Materials Necessary:
Grass Seed
Irrigation tubing
Sand
Soil (new and clean)
PVC pipes with holes drilled in advance
Crushed stone
Metal cups

Tools Required:
Shovel
Wheelbarrow
Tape measure
Metal rake

Instructions:
1. Choose where you want to build your grass green and measure out the area with a tape measure to be certain you have adequate materials for the size you prefer. Select the area that is highest elevated in your backyard or wherever you are going to make the putting green.
2. Use shovel to remove all poor soil and eliminate lumps and rocks. Use the metal rake to rake the area to completely remove of rocks, lumps and other unnecessary objects. Use the wheelbarrow to move the unnecessary items you took out.
3. Dig out the spot with your shovel to approximately 10 inches. Lay a base layer of crushed stone and put in the PVC pipes to ensure good drainage.
4. Lay out a bed of sand ensuring that you fill any holes in the crushed stones. This too will assist with good drainage. Fill with the sand leaving about an inch for the top soil.
5. Spread out the new, clean top soil and be careful not to leave any lumps at this stage. A putting green should be smooth and free of lumps. You may add any contour and slope to fit your preferences.
6. Plant grass seeds. Use the best grass on your putting green. For hot climates use Bermuda grass while for colder areas use Bent grass.
7. Run irrigation tubings across the area. This step can be very complicated so if you do not know how to fit it correctly, it is ideal to employ a professional.
8. Set up metal cups for holes.

Tips and Warnings:
The place where you intend to build a putting green should have suitable drainage. If not, puddles will form and the grass will become useless. Laying the green a little higher than the area can help with drainage.

When selecting the site for your putting green, bear in mind that traffic areas are not suitable. Grass rows well with consistency specifically putting green grass thus, it is best to water at the exact time everyday. You need a high quality mower later on to arrive at the evenness and quality of cut.

A putting green takes much time and attention to be properly cared for. To be exact, it needs mowing every three days, that is, cutting the grass to 3/16 of an inch.
The durability of the grass relies on factors such as the terrain, the weather condition, irrigation and the kind of grass planted.

Real putting grass takes time to take care of so if you are unavailable to maintain a real putting green your other option is to purchase a faux one and have it set up by professionals.