Backyard Putting Green Installation in Houston, TX
Custom greens shaped to your yard, with real roll and break.
Built with quality materials
A putting green takes a lot more labor than a regular lawn. The base has to be shaped for contours and break, and the green has to be cut, seamed and finished so it rolls true. That's why greens cost more, and why the install matters so much.
- Putting green turf. Short, dense turf made to roll like a real green.
- Shaped 1/2-inch crushed granite base. 3 to 4 inches, compacted in two lifts and contoured for the break you want, then tested with golf balls before the turf goes down.
- Regulation cups, flags and fringe. 4.25-inch cups set in concrete, a fringe collar around the green, and chipping areas or bunkers available.
- 2 lbs of silica sand per sq ft. Fine, washed sand brushed in and tuned for speed.
- Tucked and nailed edges. Backed by our 10-year edge and seam warranty.
Our putting green material spec
How we install putting greens, step by step
Site visit, design and layout
- We walk the yard with you and confirm the green's size, shape, number of cups, fringe width and any bunker or chipping area.
- We check where water runs now and plan a 1–2% fall away from the house. Houston clay holds water, so we never trap a green in a low spot.
- We call 811 for utility locates and mark irrigation lines and sprinkler heads.
- We paint the green, fringe and lawn lines, mark the cups, and plan the breaks and seam layout. Cups stay at least 2–3 ft from seams and 3 ft from the green edge.
Excavation and subgrade
- We remove sod and soil 4–5 inches deep across the green, fringe and surround.
- Roots, organic material and debris come out, because anything organic left behind rots and settles.
- The subgrade is rough-graded to the planned breaks and compacted with a vibratory plate compactor.
- On flat or poorly draining lots, we add a French drain or surface drain.
Weed barrier
- A commercial-grade, permeable weed barrier goes over the compacted subgrade.
- Seams overlap 6–12 inches and are pinned, and the fabric runs to the edge lines so nothing grows through.
Crushed granite base, the most important step
- We build 3–4 inches of 1/2-inch grade crushed granite in two 2-inch lifts.
- Each lift is wet and compacted in crossing passes until it's rock-hard and won't print under a boot.
- The breaks and slopes are shaped into the second lift, then screeded and checked with a level or laser.
- We roll golf balls across the bare base. If a ball drifts where it shouldn't, we fix it now, because the turf won't hide it.
Set the cups
- Regulation 4.25-inch cups are set in concrete mortar, with gravel underneath so water drains out.
- Each rim is leveled from several directions so it sits about 1/4 inch below the finished turf.
Lay the turf
- The turf relaxes in the sun for 1–2 hours so wrinkles come out.
- Every piece of green turf faces the same grain direction, pointed toward your main putting spot.
- Fringe turf goes around the green and lawn turf around the surround, all stretched smooth.
Cutting and seaming
- The green shape is cut by hand from the back side for clean curves.
- The fringe is fitted tight to the green with no gap or overlap.
- Seams are joined with seam tape and turf adhesive, weighted until set, and checked so they can't be seen down the putting line.
Cut in the cups
- Each hole is cut exactly to the cup rim.
- The turf edge is tucked just below the surface and glued so it can't lift. No lip, no bump.
Tuck and nail the edges
- The perimeter is trimmed, tucked into the base so no backing shows, and nailed every 6–8 inches.
- No bender board and staples. Tuck and nail is why we back edges and seams for 10 years.
Infill and brushing
- Fine, washed silica sand goes on the green in light passes until it reaches our guaranteed 2 lbs per square foot.
- We brush against the grain after each pass so the sand settles and the blades stand up.
- The fringe and lawn get 2 lbs per square foot of silica sand, or Envirofill if pets use the area.
- The green is rolled with a heavy roller and lightly watered to settle the sand.
Speed tuning and final roll test
- We putt from several spots toward every cup, watching for wobbles, drift or uneven speed.
- More sand means a faster roll and less sand means slower. We tune it to how you want it to play.
- Most home greens play between 9 and 11 on a stimpmeter, similar to a normal golf course. If needed, we come back after the sand dries to fine-tune.
Cleanup and walkthrough
- Flags, cups and bunker sand (if part of the design) go in, and we clean the hardscape, beds and street.
- We walk you through it: demo the roll, show you the seams and edges, and explain your warranties.
- You get care instructions to keep your green rolling true.
Caring for your green
- Brush the green every few weeks to keep the fibers standing and the sand even.
- Blow off leaves and debris regularly.
- Top up sand in high-traffic spots once or twice a year.
- Keep cleats, sharp objects and heavy furniture off the green.
Pricing
Putting greens cost more than regular turf because they take more labor and time to shape, seam and finish. Your price depends on size, number of holes and contours. Every quote is written and itemized after a free on-site visit.
What Houston-area customers say
“One of the few companies in the industry where the owner and person who gives you the bid is the one who actually does the work, which is a HUGE benefit. He ensures your yard drains well by shaping the base under the turf. Fair pricing, outstanding quality.”
Christine MottGoogle review“The quality of work was top-notch: perfect base prep, seamless installation, and it looks incredibly realistic. The crew was fast, efficient, and left the site spotless.”
Lanny HitchcockGoogle review“Right from the beginning, Jeremy served as a knowledgeable subject matter expert, recommending the right artificial turf application for my needs. He was very thoughtful, patient and caring along the entire process.”
Leonardo PardoGoogle reviewPutting Greens questions
How long does a putting green take?
Longer than a regular lawn because of the base shaping, seaming and speed tuning. We'll give you a timeline with your quote.
How fast will my green roll?
Most home greens play between 9 and 11 on a stimpmeter, similar to a normal golf course. We tune the speed with sand during the final roll test.
What infill goes on a putting green?
2 lbs per square foot of fine, washed silica sand on the green, and silica sand or Envirofill on the fringe and lawn.
What warranties do you offer?
A 10-year labor warranty on all edges and seams, a 5-year labor warranty on the installation, and a 15-year manufacturer warranty on the turf product.
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We measure your space, explain the base and turf we recommend, and give you a written line-by-line price. The price we quote is the price you pay.
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