Author: Jenny Gill

Article:
Would you like to say goodbye to your usual 3 and 4 putts? I
know I sure would like to, we all know that we need to practice,
practice, practice and that the key to improving our short game
lies in putting practice, but where can we do it?

Well, you can practice conveniently on your own home putting
green and it may even increase the value of your home. If you're
thinking about installing a putting green, there are several
things you need to keep in mind.

1. Will your putting green be portable? Roll out greens come in
many sizes. Popular sizes are 2' x 6', 3' x 12' to 6' x 15'.
Some feature a regulation cup, while others have a smaller cup
than regulation size, which will hone your targetting. Some
feature a ball return.

2. Will you install your green inside or outside? Indoors, there
are small practice greens, rollout greens and larger indoor
greens. Large indoor greens can be as large as 12' x 30'.
Outdoor greens can be as large as you want.

3. How much do you want to spend? Roll-out greens can be found
in a wide range of prices from $20 to $300. Larger indoor greens
can cost as much as $700. When you start looking at outdoor
putting greens, you are talking about costs per square foot for
all of the materials - the green material and the base layers.

4. What material will your green be made of? Indoor greens are
synthetic of course. When you're considering outdoor putting
greens, you have a choice of materials. Your choice is natural
grass or an artificial turf. At first glance, you may think
all-natural grass might be best. Think again though. If you
choose grass, you will need to spend time maintaining the green.
The question is, would you rather be mowing, watering, feeding
and weeding OR putting?

Since most golfers choose putting, we should discuss artificial
outdoor putting greens. With an artificial putting green,
maintenance is minimal which means more time to putt. The
synthetic fibers are manufactured to resist fading and matting.
There are two popular UV-treated materials: polypropylene turf
and nylon turf. Nylon turf is easier to maintain than
polyropylene turf. The fibers spring back so your ball has a
true roll to the cup. Nylon turf is also denser than
polypropylene turf. Polypropylene turf needs sand fill to keep
the fibers upright. During installation, sand is spread across
the top of the polypropylene surface and brushed into the turf
with a broom. Since the sand can wear away, from time to time,
you'll need to add more sand.

Outdoor putting greens also require a base of stone or
concrete. The cups are concreted into place. As for drainage,
synthetic turfs drain off the turf, not through it. Drainage
needs to be provided. You may ask how fast will your outdoor
green be? Stimp measures how fast the green is. You can have
your green speed matched to your local courses or to a
championship course. In general, adding more sand to your
synthetic green makes it faster. The final question you ask is
can I install it myself or do I need professional help? Well, do
we have good news for you - you can buy a putting green kit to
install yourself and they even come with video instructions
however, depending on the size and design, you may need some
help in installing the green. Once your new putting green is
installed, you can enjoy hours of putting practice and improve
your golf game.

Author: Jenny Gill is an international author with vast
experience in a diverse range of subjects, for more information
visit www.bettergamesyte.com

About the author:
Jenny Gill is an international author with an immense range of
knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas. Jenny is a mother
and a grandmother and devotes a lot of her time supporting the
aged in her community.

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