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How Backyard Putting Greens Are Designed

Before backyard putting greens can be installed, an intensive design process is required. Because the dimensions and specifications for each putting green will be unique, the installer must work with the customer to develop the ideal product. The Putting Green Company is at the forefront of such installer-customer collaborations.

The first step involves The Putting Green Company learning everything there is to know about the property. This process usually starts with a telephone consultation, resulting in rough plans for the putting green installation. Next, using photographs and parcel maps, designers at The Putting Green Company are able to develop sketches for your personal putting green. To further insure the development of the homeowner’s ideal putting green, a site visit will allow installers to further analyze the available space, landscape and construction accessibility. All of this information will become part of the project’s master plan.

The most important phase of the project involves the practical application of these designs to the customer’s property. As putting greens are uniquely designed for each homeowner and property, The Putting Green Company strives to implement each customer’s distinct ideas. This detailed planning process will encompass everything from landscaping surrounding the putting green to the type of challenge it will offer its users. It is important to realize that this is your dream – your putting green! You will take pride in knowing that you developed the centerpiece of your property.

Furthermore, as there are several factors that come into play in constructing successful putting greens, we will let you know everything there is to know about our products. Based on your type of property, location and climate, we will offer suggestions for getting the most out of your putting green installation.
The fun part is determining what your green will look like and what type of play it will offer. There will be plenty of things to think about to make sure the design is perfect. Some of the questions that might come up during this process include:

What type of slope would you like to practice on?
Do you want to add a greenside bunker to work on your sand shots?
How about a cut of rough to work on pitch shots?
How many holes should the green have?
Is your putting green modeled after a green at your favorite course?

Once of this information has been gathered, the customer will receive a master plan for the project including a cost estimate based upon the predetermined budget. After all the details have been agreed upon and the timetable is set for installation, it is time to sit back and relax. When the putting green is complete, let the celebration (and the backyard competition) begin!