Golfers everywhere dream of the day when they can install a real putting green in their own backyard. Imagine getting to wake up every day and work on your skills, all without having to leave home! When building a custom putting green, we know how important it is for you to have a professional golfing experience. We’ve unveiled our best-kept secrets for designing a PGA-quality turf putting green that both enhances your gameplay and elevates your entertainment.

Unique Hole Placement

Want to turn your putting green into a space for a real challenge? Utilize dynamic hole placement! One hole can quickly become boring for you and your fellow putters. Having multiple cups in different areas of your putting green amplifies the fun and can translate into genuine skill-building for that upcoming tournament, or even competitive Sunday golf with your friends. Vary your cup placement by putting them in spots near obstacles, as well as other challenging areas, such as at the top of a slope. 

Natural Contours

A putting green with a flat surface doesn’t always offer the most dynamic putting experience. To truly golf like a pro, you need a putting green that features natural contours and slopes, which can help you figure out the best way to navigate real breaks and speed adjustments when golfing at professional-level courses. Slopes can also be great for drainage purposes. The contours prevent excessive water pooling and can support your existing drainage system’s capabilities.

Optimized Green Speeds

Different artificial turf products have the ability to affect green speeds! Depending on the pile height and face weight of your putting green turf product, you’ll receive different speed results. For example, putting greens with a lower pile height allow for more unobstructed ball roll, contributing to faster speeds. If you’d like real pro-level speed practice, it is best to choose a turf product with this design and composition. Don’t forget: Your turf infill also has a big influence on green speeds, so be sure to discuss your needs with your installer before the installation and during maintenance periods.

Fun Obstacles

A putting green just isn’t complete without a few obstacles. No matter what size your putting green is, there are always a few components you can add that will test your skills and increase your excitement. Adding fringe areas creates a buffer, which can affect ball speeds and can even provide a strategic advantage for players who are looking to utilize short-game shots. Have a substantial outdoor space to work with? Think about adding a water feature! This is the perfect aesthetic addition that also adds another layer of difficulty to your putting green.

A pro-quality putting green is nothing without premium artificial grass options. SGW Las Vegas has the best assortment of putting green turf products for you to explore. Each of our artificial grass products comes with an efficient perforated backing system for optimal drainage, along with specially-shaped 3D turf blades that look, feel, and perform just like natural grass. Get the putting green you’ve always wanted by reaching out to the SGW Las Vegas team today and asking about free synthetic grass samples!