Backyard Putting Greens
A smooth, consistent ball roll from day one, built on a compacted base that handles Arizona’s heat and soil.
What Goes Wrong & Why
Skipping steps in the base build causes problems that no amount of turf quality can fix later.
Soft spots left in the gravel base migrate upward over time, creating bumps and visible seam ridges across the surface.
Crushed gravel is compacted in staged layers to a uniform 4 to 6 inch depth, eliminating soft spots before turf is laid.
Arizona’s caliche hardpan does not compact evenly, leaving it beneath the base guarantees an unstable, shifting foundation.
The hardpan layer is excavated and removed before any leveling material goes in, giving the gravel base a stable floor to sit on.
Synthetic turf not rated for intense UV exposure fades and stiffens within a single Arizona season, degrading both look and ball roll.
Only UV-resistant turf grades are used, matched to Arizona’s sun load so the surface holds its color and firmness year after year.
Seams placed parallel to the primary putting direction are felt underfoot and deflect ball roll at the worst possible moment.
Turf joins are run perpendicular to the main putting direction so seams stay invisible and never interrupt the ball’s path.
Scope of Work
Each element below is part of the installation sequence, none are optional add-ons.
Caliche is excavated, the ground is graded to slope, and crushed gravel is compacted to 4 to 6 inches for a stable, uniform base.
A drainage layer is set above the compacted gravel to channel water away from the turf backing and prevent standing water after rain.
UV-rated synthetic turf is cut, positioned, and seamed with joins oriented away from the primary putting line for a seamless surface.
Sand infill is worked into the turf pile to stabilize the blades, set surface firmness, and establish consistent ball roll across the green.
Hole cups are positioned and set before the final infill pass, and flagsticks are fitted once the turf is fully secured and tensioned.
A full surface check confirms drainage slope, seam quality, and ball roll consistency before the green is signed off and handed over.
One cup, compact footprint, ideal for small yards.
Two or more cups with varied approach angles.
Custom slopes built into the base for realistic play.
Clean border treatment to integrate with the yard.
Why Choose Us
The installation process is only as good as the accountability built around it, here is what that looks like in practice.
Soil type, drainage slope, and yard dimensions are assessed in person before a single number is put in writing.
Every cost line, base prep, turf, drainage, and finishing, is listed separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
We arrange installations across Arizona, connecting homeowners with vetted local partners who know the soil and climate.
Ball roll, seam finish, and drainage are all verified on-site before the job is considered complete and handed over.
Arizona’s climate allows installation in any month, and our partners schedule around your timeline, not a seasonal window.
How It Works
01
Submit your yard details and we arrange a local installer to visit, assess the soil and drainage, and scope the full job on-site.
02
You receive an itemised estimate covering base preparation, turf, drainage, hole cups, and finishing before any work is booked.
03
The green is built to the agreed scope, then checked for roll consistency, seam quality, and drainage before sign-off.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small backyard putting green | $3,000-$10,000 |
| Mid-size putting green | $10,000-$25,000 |
| Large custom putting green | $25,000-$50,000 |
| Premium golf green | $50,000-$100,000 |
Tell us your yard size and goals. We’ll arrange a local installer to evaluate the soil, drainage, and layout, then deliver an itemised written estimate before anything is booked.