How To Build a Backyard Putting Green

Unpack all materials and stage close to prepared installation site. You’ll notice all materials are labels as show in the installation layout for the putting green kit.

Unroll turf so it can relax – put in sun if possible.

Next you will roll out the geo-textile fabric over the compact aggregate.

Now it’s time to begin laying out your base panels. Begin with the out edges using the numbered pre-cut panels. It is recommended to wear knee pads and gloves at this stage of the installation.

Depending on your kit style option, you’ll have a number of panels with pre-cut holes. Determine where you’d like to place your holes.

Begin to place center panels in approximate positions. Note the interior panels are full tiles and not labeled.

Begin to click together all base panels.

Now it’s time to roll out your pre-cut putting turf onto the base panel. Be sure to leave 16-18” from the panel edge. This additional space will be for the fringe turf.

Next layout the pre-cut fringe turf. Use the installation layout image to place the panels around the putting turf according to corresponding numbers on back of fringe turf. Approximately 3” of the fringe turf should hang out the panel edge.

At this point you’ll want to fit all fringe seams together. There will be overlap, to which you will need to use your utility knife to cut the fringe turf so the seams line up.

Once the putting turf and fringe turf is aligned together on the base system, you’ll use the staple gun to secure the fringe turf in place around the edges of the putting green turf. Along with stapling either side of the seam edge on the fringe turf. (Note: for temporary installation, use double side carpet tape).

Next you will utilize the carpet kicker to smooth out the putting green turf staple the edges of the putting green turf into the base panels. Once the entire perimeter of the putting green turf is secure, also secure the middle with a few strategically spaced-out staples. (Note: for temporary installation, use double side carpet tape.)

After securing the putting turf, staple where the putting turf meets the fringe turf.

Blend the seams of the fringe by using a seam roller. This will give the green a more finished and natural look.

Next wrap the overlapping fringe on the panel edges underneath the panels and staple. OR backfill underneath overlapping fringe with aggregate up to the panel edge and let the fringe lay on top of the aggregate.

At this point, depending on how you want the finished outer edges of your turf to look, you can use the left-over sod you cut from earlier in the project to cover outer edges of the putting green. Or use decorative landscaping stones to outline the putting green system.

The final step is to cut the putting green turf for the holes. Start by piercing the whole in the middle, then cutting an X towards the outer edges of the cup. Cut the outside radius of the hole by using the outside of the cups edge as a guide, slow & steady. Finally, place your flags in the holes and start practicing your putting skills on your new XGrass Series Putting Green Kit.