Can You Really Have a Backyard Putting Green Natural Grass?

By MontereyAGP | May 14, 2024 |

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The idea of stepping outside into your backyard putting green and perfecting your short game is the dream for many golfers. But when it comes to building that dream green, natural grass might not be the fairway to happiness. Take a look at  the challenges:

The Grass Isn’t the Only Challenge

  • It’s Golf Course Construction 101: Putting greens aren’t just a lawn with a really short haircut. They need specialized sand bases, drainage systems, and careful grading to get that smooth, consistent roll. DIY usually means a bumpy, frustrating mess.
  • The Grass IS a Challenge: Creeping bentgrass, the standard for true putting greens, is a diva. It’s picky about soil, water, and sun – and prone to diseases, even when meticulously cared for.
  • Chore Wars: The Putting Green Edition: Daily mowing with a special reel mower (not your regular lawnmower!), rolling to keep things smooth, watering just the right amount, fertilizers, pesticides… it adds up to hours of work each week.

The Unseen Costs: Start Counting

  • “Pro Install Only” Zone: Unless you have experience building golf courses, this is not a DIY project. Expect to pay for expert design and construction.
  • The Putting Green Tool Shed: Reel mowers start in the hundreds and that’s before rollers, aerators, and other specialty tools.
  • Time Is Money: Even with the best gear, your putting green demands hours every week. If golf is already your hobby, is this what you want to spend your free time on?

When Real Grass MIGHT (Barely) Make Sense

There are niche cases where it’s doable, but it’s rarely the best choice.

  • The Golf Nut: You live and breathe the game, have time to baby your green daily, and accept this will be expensive.
  • Money to Burn: You can afford pro installation, pro-grade upkeep tools, and potential turf replacements when diseases inevitably strike.
  • Climate Luck: You live where putting green grass thrives naturally, making the battle against nature slightly less intense.

Artificial Grass: The Backyard Putting Green Hero

This is where the good news comes in! Artificial grass offers the true putting green experience without the insane demands:

  • Performance You Can Customize: Modern turf rolls fast or slow depending on what you choose, stays consistent in any weather, and lets you practice year-round.
  • Design Your Dream: Add undulations, breaks, multiple holes – have fun with it, then go putt, not mow.
  • Wallet Friendly, Now and Later: Lower install costs and you won’t be buying fertilizers, pesticides, or a mini-tractor for your backyard.

The Point of a Putting Green

It’s supposed to help your golf game, not become a stressful second job. Artificial grass lets you focus on that.  Call us today at 408-723-4954 or send us a quick message! Picture yourself practicing after work instead of rolling out fertilizers.It’s possible and easy with synthetic turf and our team, of course!

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