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To plan and develop a personalized putting green, you must
consider many dynamics such as the type of green desired, size, style,
etc. To help with these decisions, we have provided a detailed review
of the many different factors involved with planning your green.
Price
Determine your budget for the entire project. This will help you with
planning the costs of your materials.
Type
The type of green should be based on the type of golf shots you prefer
to practice the most with. Decide if you prefer to practice with putting,
chipping or both. Then review the section on "Turf Description"
to determine which turf will best suit your needs.
Style
After selecting a turf style and color, order a small sample just to be
certain that this selection is the best choice for the location of your
new personalized green.
Layout
When customizing the design of your new green, do not forget to consider
the dimensions of each turf type. For example, our nylon turf is manufactured
in 15 foot widths while our polypropylene turf is produced in 12 foot
widths.
INSTALLATION TIP: The grain of the Polypropylene turf must always
be aligned in the same direction. This is important to remember when laying
out the green.
Bases
The base of a green should contain one of the following elements:
Preferably crushed limestone or concrete, however, any form of compressed
earth or stone that is solid enough would also suffice. For smaller installations,
we recommend compressed earth or stone. Often, limitations on size can
affect the ability to pour concrete. Never mind the fact that a smaller
aggregate of earth or stone is much more simple and fast.
Topography and Drainage
Since turfs drain from the top of the green, you should plan to layout
the green near higher elevations on your property. The best approach would
be to have your green drain from the center with a slim grade. Your lowest
spot should always be on the edge of your green. Otherwise water will
collect and not drain properly.
Trees and Roots
Be sure to avoid any areas that have tree roots breaking the ground. Tree
roots can easily disrupt the base which can permanently impair the quality
of your green. In addition, it is also important to avoid over-hanging
branches as this will reduce time spent keeping your green clear of any
obstacles such as fallen leaves, branches, sap, etc. Strategically planning
the location can definitely ensure the longevity of your personalized
putting green.
Landscaping, Bunkers and Chipping
Areas
Plan to landscape the edge of your green area with turf, sod or stones.
Establishing the most realistic look to your green will add value to the
reproduced experience of putting on an actual green.
With bunkers, consider that you may not be perfect with making chip shots.
With safety in mind, ensure that your bunker will not face any houses.
Chipping areas should be designed to maximize the use of your green.
Also, don't forget to consider that your chipped shot may have a little
more velocity than expected, so plan an area which will be capable of
stopping the ball.
Line it out
Within the desired location of your green, mark the layout with some paint
or chalk. After marking the layout, carefully measure the entire marked
area. Remember, your measurements are very important as these numbers
will directly affect your budget. Also keep in mind that certain putting
green styles may require more material. This is why it is important to
plan your measurements in advance.
Accessories
Prior to submitting your order, don't forget to consider accessorizing
your putting green with personalized flags and cups.
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