My new backyard putting green!

[Captain Nemo]

My small backyard got trashed by our new puppy.
What was once lush green grass and a nice flower bed turned into a barren wasteland after we bought Roxy, our Dalmatian pup!
So i had an idea, rather than just returf and plant new flowers i proposed to the missus a backyard putting green.
It would have multiple benefits i told her, maintenance free, very tidy and looks great year round, the dog would like it better and of course i and the kids would enjoy it immensely!
So, i bit the bullet and went ahead and got some quotes.
For those that have done it there are really only 4 major companies that do these properly Aus wide.
I got all grass samples from all of them first , then got guys to come measure up and quote.
The company i eventually went with, i got to come last as i really liked their product the best, so gave them last shot.
They have only 1 other green i Sydney so where keen on looking after me to help them with their business.
Needless to say they bettered all quotes and where very accommodating to what i wanted.
As you can see, she really did a number on the yard, here's the before pics:

[Captain Nemo]

Stage 1, clearing the yard and putting down the base:

[Bushka]

link not working MUSH

[Captain Nemo]

Stage 2 rolling out and cutting the green and fringe:

[Lagerlover]

How can you practice 4 putts on that L?

(No need for comment Viva/3putt/+1)

[Captain Nemo]

The completed green!

[HCC]

any elevation on greens?

[Captain Nemo]

Kids, dog (and dad) enjoying it that arvo!

[Captain Nemo]

How can you practice 4 putts on that L?

(No need for comment Viva/3putt/+1)

Pffft, be gone with you!
;)

[Croydo]

Looks great, what's it stimp at ?

[Captain Nemo]

any elevation on greens?

There are subtle contours, yes.
Back left along fence (looking from the first pic above) is uphill and cambered.
The back hole, behind pool wall in second pic has a nice slope as well.
Grain runs from back shed to my deck, so putts from there run faster, and a touch downhill.

[Captain Nemo]

Looks great, what's it stimp at ?

He said once it beds down, around 12.
But if you want it quicker after he can and will do it....

[8081travis]

looks great mate, did a specific company do it for you?

[Captain Nemo]

Yes, im waiting to hear back from Mod's b4 i put any information/links etc in the thread.
Happy for those in Sydney that want to come around to inspect and have a beer and a putt, just flick me a pm.... ;)

[8081travis]

Just got to get my own pad first!! looks wicked though mate

[Dotty]

I'm thinking of doing the same and will chat about it over the weekend.

[Dangals]

Looks fantastic mate! What sort of sq m is it all up?

Might have to talk to the missus about one of these at some point....

[Yossarian]

Is the dog just going to shit on it?

[Icestorm959]

OMG that looks brilliant.

We have two very destructive German Shepherds and had to pay a handsome amount to get grass re-laid after they destroyed most of it. Well its been a year and they've managed to destroy half of the new grass already, am seriously thinking of going with something like this.

How "dog-proof" is it? Is it easy to clean up if the dog uses it for its toilet?

Any chance you can PM me the name of the company you used?

[Captain Nemo]

Is the dog just going to shit on it?

And here i was hoping you'd miss the whole thread....
;)

[Captain Nemo]

Going to pick kids up from school, ill answer stuff later and provide company details (which i got approval from the site owner to do...)
;)

[Mububban]

We all want to know what this costs, if you don't mind sharing.

[Eldrick]

Very nice. I can see many a beer resting on the corner of that deck

[goughy]

That's a big dog in a little yard!

[sms316]

Very nice. I can see many a beer resting on the corner of that deck
I hope he is using Schaeffer's New Zealand style deck sealant.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkmeoYKYctw

[Badzyy]

Looks great! Always wanted one of my own, I guess this is something to go by.

[rick3003]

Looks awesome Lawrence... I have an area that I would love to use but am installing a pool instead. You have the best of both worlds....

And by the way expect a PM, I am definitley dropping by for a beer and a roll

[mrbluu]

Boys I've seen the green and the beers taste even better in real life ;-)

[Vice MC]

Looks fkn sweet.. roxy might see bout this though

[Captain Nemo]

Gents, ive been given the all clear from the "powers that be" and here are the guys:
http://www.supremegreens.com.au/
For those who know of Cameron Strachan, or read his blogs he's heavily involved with the product and had a massive green setup on his property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
His green features heavily in the promo videos etc...
Im not going to diss the other companies, but the green product of these guys is far superior to the other samples that i got.
Prices where all pretty much the same.
This one cost me $4,100
Fell free to pm /ring me/come over if you want more details etc....
Got to go, the green is calling me.... :)
Peace Titty

[Captain Nemo]

OMG that looks brilliant.

We have two very destructive German Shepherds and had to pay a handsome amount to get grass re-laid after they destroyed most of it. Well its been a year and they've managed to destroy half of the new grass already, am seriously thinking of going with something like this.

How "dog-proof" is it? Is it easy to clean up if the dog uses it for its toilet?

Any chance you can PM me the name of the company you used?

Very dog proof, they glue/nail down all edges.
Its very easy to clen, the poo just sits on top, easy to scoop up!
As for we, it drains, they just told me to hose it down every now and then and no problems...

[Captain Nemo]

That's a big dog in a little yard!

She gets walked/run min once a day, mostly twice.
I have a private rear laneway so she can go for a wander/scamper when the kids are out riding their bikes etc...

[Captain Nemo]

I hope he is using Schaeffer's New Zealand style deck sealant.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkmeoYKYctw

Hahahaha, gold, got to get me some of that!

[Dotty]

How does it stand up to cigarette smokers, or burnt holes from dropped butts/ash?

I heard a story about an early version of these, that got ruined at the first party.

[Captain Nemo]

How does it stand up to cigarette smokers, or burnt holes from dropped butts/ash?

I heard a story about an early version of these, that got ruined at the first party.

No smoking at my place Dotty, none of my mates do either!

[KristianJ]

Kids, dog (and dad) enjoying it that arvo!

Almost looks like you're doing the sprinkler dance, L! :lol:

[Captain Nemo]

Almost looks like you're doing the sprinkler dance, L! :lol:

No sprinkler needed out back anymore!

[Humphrey]

Looks like an awesome setup.... Dip in the pool, grab a beer and have a putt.
Lucky man titleist. Nice

[Lucasto23]

That is awesome titty!! Can't wait for my next house so I can get a setup like that

[Humphrey]

That is awesome titty!! Can't wait for my next house so I can get a setup like that
I agree.....now, where to move to ??

[Captain Nemo]

Looks like an awesome setup.... Dip in the pool, grab a beer and have a putt.
Lucky man titleist. Nice

Yep beer fridge in the shed.... ;)

[LoveGolf2012]

Schmicko bro.....Looks real good...

[Peter]

That's awesome. I think you've just solved my renovation dilemma about how to use the space in the back yard.

Seems like a pretty decent price too - I was thinking about double what you paid.

[peter_rs]

Gents, ive been given the all clear from the "powers that be" and here are the guys:
http://www.supremegreens.com.au/
For those who know of Cameron Strachan, or read his blogs he's heavily involved with the product and had a massive green setup on his property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
His green features heavily in the promo videos etc...
Im not going to diss the other companies, but the green product of these guys is far superior to the other samples that i got.
Prices where all pretty much the same.
This one cost me $4,100
Fell free to pm /ring me/come over if you want more details etc....
Got to go, the green is calling me.... :)
Peace Titty

Same company that I want to use... For similar reasons

[Shane788]

Was there a square meter rate titleist? Or did they just come do the quote?

[Captain Nemo]

They came out and measured up and went from there.
I don't know how they worked it out but all quotes where within a $1-200 of each other so I'd imagine it's done one cost/m2?

[dan]

I certainly hope the surface is doggy shit proof.

[peter_rs]

Over the phone you will get 130/m installed.
$20 for a pin and cup.

The grass is 3m wide up 100m on a roll.

[goonie]

I'm still looking for the yard :-)

Looks good, wonder if I can get one outside my shed.

[Jono]

That looks awesome, L. Great use of a small space.

[Ferrins]

Just need a Titleist Staff bag full of Scotties in the corner. We did something similar in our back yard.

[Captain Nemo]

Just need a Titleist Staff bag full of Scotties in the corner. We did something similar in our back yard.

Well if you'd have come down on the weekend......

[Jerrymoo]

Nice setup, Tit :)

[Captain Nemo]

Ta.
Its actually getting better by the day.
Bedding down nicely....

[Icestorm959]

Ta.
Its actually getting better by the day.
Bedding down nicely....

Hi Titleist,

Did you go with the company's "putting green" option as opposed to their normal green option, which appears to be more expensive and marketed to people who want to chip as well as putt? Just trying to get some quotes done up and was wondering if there's a huge difference.

Also, any dog damage update, or is it still holding up quite nicely?

[Captain Nemo]

Hi Titleist,

Did you go with the company's "putting green" option as opposed to their normal green option, which appears to be more expensive and marketed to people who want to chip as well as putt? Just trying to get some quotes done up and was wondering if there's a huge difference.

Also, any dog damage update, or is it still holding up quite nicely?

Yes, i went with the more exy "putting green" option as i can hit chips onto it and it checks up just like a normal green.
Its 100% dog proof, very very good.
Easy to pickup and clean the shit off as well!!!

[markTHEblake]

What about your early morning backyard 'territory marking'?

[Captain Nemo]

I'm house trained!
;)

[kar]

Nice. Just keep an eye on the turf surrounding the golf hole. It shifts over times.

[Captain Nemo]

Yeh, I'll keep sweeping it.
He's coming back to check on it later this month, and give it a roll.....

[Captain Nemo]

Downhill putt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkw4TPjYxr8

[liptout]

how come you hit it so hard??

the hole was only 6 inches away just to the left!!

[Captain Nemo]

Smartass!
:)

[Dotty]

how come you hit it so hard??

the hole was only 6 inches away just to the left!!
He did the same at Highlands.

[Marto65]

Looks like you're taking it a bit outside the line ... then inside .. then outside ...

[davepuppies]

Nice....

Makes me want a futura x more

[Captain Nemo]

Uphill putt:
http://youtu.be/WNc4EcG76-c

[Captain Nemo]

Nice....

Makes me want a futura x more

Come over and try mine..... ;)

[Captain Nemo]

Looks like you're taking it a bit outside the line ... then inside .. then outside ...
As long as I'm square when I hit it, and the ball goes in the hole.... ;)

[Captain Nemo]

He did the same at Highlands.
Another smartass!
:)

[davepuppies]

Come over and try mine..... ;)are you around on Friday?

I have a 12-2 appointment in kingsgrove, then heading over beaches way if you are home early afternoon?

[Marto65]

Gee ... you miss a lot of putts on the left hey ...

[Captain Nemo]

are you around on Friday?

I have a 12-2 appointment in kingsgrove, then heading over beaches way if you are home early afternoon?

No mate, I'm at the Champs.

[Captain Nemo]

Gee ... you miss a lot of putts on the left hey ...
Nope, it swings that way...

[davepuppies]

What does the green stimp at (approx)?

Does it get fast the longer you own it ( with sand and rolling?)

[keymaster]

Nice:D

[Captain Nemo]

Took the dog for a walk to the park this morning.
Greenkeepers where there preparing the cricket opitch etc for tomorrow.
Asked em if they had a hand roller and……
Too heavy to put ion the back of my wagon so had to roll it 1km home and back, got up a nice sweat!
;)

[AndyP]

had to roll it 1km home and back, got up a nice sweat!
;)Ha! Good one, Titty. How much are one of those things worth?

[mrbluu]

Took the dog for a walk to the park this morning.
Greenkeepers where there preparing the cricket opitch etc for tomorrow.
Asked em if they had a hand roller and……
Too heavy to put ion the back of my wagon so had to roll it 1km home and back, got up a nice sweat!
;)

Gold!!!

[Haystacks]

Great setup Titty!

[wazandnic]

haha Classic!

Rolling a touch over 13 now?? ;)

[Captain Nemo]

Ha! Good one, Titty. How much are one of those things worth?

Roller?
Dunno, I borrowed it for free!!!
Got some funny looks while I was rolling it down the street....

[Captain Nemo]

haha Classic!

Rolling a touch over 13 now?? ;)

It's made a big improvement...

[backintheswing]

Roller?
Dunno, I borrowed it for free!!!
Got some funny looks while I was rolling it down the street....

I would have thought a trade for a 6 pack would have been in order.

[Johnny Canuck]

Roller?
Dunno, I borrowed it for free!!!
Got some funny looks while I was rolling it down the street....

"Hey Look! I've never seen a roller with a dickhead attachment before!"


Kidding!

[Captain Nemo]

I would have thought a trade for a 6 pack would have been in order.
Bits, he said take it, plus they where on the job (council workers) and where heading to another oval.....

[Captain Nemo]

"Hey Look! I've never seen a roller with a dickhead attachment before!"


Kidding!

I got some strange looks.
It rolled a lot better on the road than on the footpath!!!!

[mrbluu]

I got some strange looks.


Isn't this normal ;)

[Johnny Canuck]

I got some strange looks.
It rolled a lot better on the road than on the footpath!!!!

People would have been in their houses super confused as to what the sound was.

[Dotty]

People would have been in their houses super confused as to what the sound was.
Roll it like you stole it.

ps. Luckily Titty doesn't live up here. He could only go a couple of hundred metres until he gets to an uphill bit of road.

[Johnny Canuck]

Roll it like you stole it.

ps. Luckily Titty doesn't live up here. He could only go a couple of hundred metres until he gets to an uphill bit of road.

I reckon it would have sounded similar to Tourfit dragging his lunchbox to work.

[matty]

Took the dog for a walk to the park this morning.
Greenkeepers where there preparing the cricket opitch etc for tomorrow.
Asked em if they had a hand roller and……
Too heavy to put ion the back of my wagon so had to roll it 1km home and back, got up a nice sweat!
;)

You're a lunatic.

But something I'd do too.

[BUSHY]

Just saw something familiar when I was looking at the gallery..

http://www.supremegreens.com.au/price/

[wazandnic]

Ha look at that! Any royalties coming your way Titty?

[wazandnic]

.. double post

[Captain Nemo]

Dunno, first I've seen of it!
There are a few people coming round to take a look soon....

[BUSHY]

Hahaha. Just sent off the info for my quote and noticed the dog.

[Mixjah]

That looks great Titty.....
Has the putting improved?

Dibs if you ever sell your house!!!

[wazandnic]

He putted pretty good last week at Kogarah!

[Captain Nemo]

That looks great Titty.....
Has the putting improved?

Dibs if you ever sell your house!!!

Putting and chipping to an extent has improved, yes.
I'd consider selling the house, seriously just ask the missus.
Offers over $1.55 mil


He putted pretty good last week at Kogarah!
;)

[Mixjah]

Putting and chipping to an extent has improved, yes.I'd consider selling the house, seriously just ask the missus.Offers over $1.55 mil ;)You wouldn't consider putting it in the "pay it forward" thread??;-);-);-)

[Dotty]

Putting and chipping to an extent has improved, yes.
I'd consider selling the house, seriously just ask the missus.
Offers over $1.55 mil
The Drysdales next door would be happy to buy you out.

[Captain Nemo]

Dotty, I'd be happy for anyone to buy me out if I got what the missus is after.....

[Eldrick]

Dotty, I'd be happy for anyone to buy me out if I got what the missus is after.....

So it could be purchased with sexual satisfaction

[weekend hacker]

I have a small section at home where I want to build a green is there any problem with using concrete instead of road base as my foundation?.

Thanks

[BUSHY]

I have a small section at home where I want to build a green is there any problem with using concrete instead of road base as my foundation?.

Thanks

I doubt a concrete base would accept chips and pitches.

I just finished the quoting process and am probably a day away from making a decision. Mine will be in a central location but the area isn't actually used for anything accept weekly mowing. It'll be 3.5m X 6.5m, 3 cups with fringe grass.

[peter_rs]

Waiting for the last quote

Looking at a l shape longest putt 8m
3tiers and a bunker

[weekend hacker]

I only want it for putting no chipping as I live not even 100 meters from the course, it's mainly for the kids and me to have fun.

[Captain Nemo]

It well get too quick id say?
Better off talking to the experts?

[Shane788]

I have a small section at home where I want to build a green is there any problem with using concrete instead of road base as my foundation?.

Thanks

You could do it with concrete, just set up formwork in the shape you want and put height pins for all your undulations, so when you pour you make sure the Crete hits the top of all your pins which will give you your heights.
If you were to do this, if you ordered from a concrete plant get them to throw half or a full dose of retarder in the mix so it will take ages to set so it gives you heaps of time to get your heights right (retarder normally gives you an extra couple hours), or if hand mixing you can buy the retarder to put in yourself.
Once it's done you can lay 10 or 20mm of riversand on top then the turf so you could chip on it aswell if you wanted to. It would work out cheaper using concrete too.
Feel free to ask any more questions.

[BUSHY]

BTW, cheers Titty for the inspiration, I've been meaning to get off my ass and get some quotes for about 12 months. Had the last one come around today and was very positive. If all goes well it looks like I will get it in next week.

[Captain Nemo]

BTW, cheers Titty for the inspiration, I've been meaning to get off my ass and get some quotes for about 12 months. Had the last one come around today and was very positive. If all goes well it looks like I will get it in next week.

Supreme greens?

[BUSHY]

I've spoken to Cameron at Supreme. Just about to send off the final plan for a DIY kit quote. The problem being is they cant travel and install unless the green is (???) >90m2. Seeing that mine will be a touch over 22m2 he offered to quote me on DIY only. This isnt really a big issue even though I would prefer a pro install it. He mentioned that their head office is actually in Cairns but will be moving down his way this year. I have to say he is extremely helpful and keen as to help. I've had a few other quotes from different suppliers and the one that came today was from Townsville and offered to install it next week as part of his quote. They're an agent for a Sydney based supplier.

I think my wife is 98% on board at this stage, less heading to the course for short game practice was my tactic. Will have to wait and see what Cam comes back with. But like I said, cheers mate.

[BUSHY]

Done deal, work starts Monday. More info to follow. Going to set the Gopro up and run timelapse with it..

[Captain Nemo]

Cool mate, start a thread and keep us posted....

[BUSHY]

Will do.

Find it here: http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php?t=38733

[mrbluu]

I dropped in to titty's place the other day after my fitting and the green has come up a treat, nice and smooth and a good speed. Now to convince my BIL to put one in at his new place!!!

[Captain Nemo]

I dropped in to titty's place the other day after my fitting and the green has come up a treat, nice and smooth and a good speed. Now to convince my BIL to put one in at his new place!!!

What about your place!!!
;)

[Dotty]

What about your place!!!
;)
He's never there.

[mrbluu]

What about your place!!!
;)

My BIL has just bought a place on 2400m2 block and I'm not sure how long I'm going to be in this place for. I need a bigger place.

[Captain Nemo]

Latest addition, portable chipping station... ;)

[BUSHY]

What did you use as a base?

[Captain Nemo]

15mm chipboard i salvaged from cupboards they where throwing out at work.
Then some foam backing i bought at Clarkes Rubber.
Grass is offcuts from green and fringe.
2 diff types for chipping off.

[wazandnic]

Nice one.

A blade through the garage Window or shank through teh glass pool fence could be interesting :shock:

Especially after you've downed that bucket of Coronas! 8)

[Captain Nemo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/a5utare2.jpg

[oldracer]

Nice water hazard mate

[Captain Nemo]

Nice one.

A blade through the garage Window or shank through teh glass pool fence could be interesting :shock:

Especially after you've downed that bucket of Coronas! 8)

Please!
:)

[BUSHY]

That's good. My pitching mat is in need of modification, the soft fall square is way too soft so I've been using the chipping section built into the green more. Have you been doing anything to the green surface by way of maintenance? I just use the blower atm, considered getting a cheap water filled roller...

[Captain Nemo]

Blower, and a sweep evryknow and then.
They are coming back when they are in Sydney next to give it a "brush up" with their machine...

[KristianJ]

Please!:) As in "Please bring a bucket of Coronas next time you dtop by"?

[BUSHY]

Blower, and a sweep evryknow and then.
They are coming back when they are in Sydney next to give it a "brush up" with their machine...

Cool, can you let us know how the 'brush up' goes. Keen to find out how it benefits the surface.

[dan]

Latest addition, portable chipping station... ;)
Can't wait for you to send one through the windows.

[Captain Nemo]

Will never happen.....

[Peter]

Has this helped your golf at all?

[dan]

Will never happen.....
Guaranteed then.

[Captain Nemo]

Guaranteed then.

Hit about 60 balls from there today, all on the green!
;)

[wazandnic]

I noticed you didn't invite me out of the garage for a chip! ;)

[Captain Nemo]

Next time when your not on the clock!

[wazandnic]

Next time when your not on the clock!

hehe... yeah was just kidding. If only life wasn't such a rush all the time!

I look forward to it.

[Captain Nemo]

I'll make sure I throw a few beers in the garage fridge!

[mrbluu]

hehe... yeah was just kidding. If only life wasn't such a rush all the time!

I look forward to it.


I'll make sure I throw a few beers in the garage fridge!

Maybe tomorrow???

[Captain Nemo]

I'm playing in the morning, but I'm sure I'll be on the beers in the arvo!

[AndyP]

Hmmmmmmm. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/udu6y6es.jpg

[Captain Nemo]

Artificial AP?

[MegaWatty]

Scrape.

[Captain Nemo]

Could be!
AP, you doing it yourself?

[AndyP]

I'm only thinking about it. We just removed a section of patio, which had shade cloth and a bunch of pavers, that was never used. I don't think grass will grow well there, so I am seriously thinking about a green.

I'm not a DIY kind of guy. I'll be giving Titty's mob a call if I get serious about it.

[Captain Nemo]

Get it done mate, even that size would be well worth it....

[AndyP]

Maybe an L shaped green which would make it about 18 square metres.

[peter_rs]

Andy let us know how you go

[AndyP]

Have you got very far with the plans for yours?

[Looney]

I am looking to have a green installed once we finish construction on our new pool and deck area. The pool builders have installed a few before so are happy to include as part of the cleanup. I should be able to get about 60sqm of green plus a chipping area and can hit full shots across the water.

29935299342993629937

[AndyP]

I'm still thinking about a putting green for my backyard, I just do things in little steps, when I have time.

Here's a photo of a little mockup that I've just done. I could be convinced to make it more of a kidney shape than an L, and the pins are just a rough guess, without considering where I might put the fringe grass. I've measured it out to be about 20 square metres in the L formation. The area without the grass is about 15 (6.4m x 2.3m).

30403

From what I've been told, they aren't doing installation jobs in Brisbane, and I don't want a DIY kit, but I'll contact them and see how I go.

[Captain Nemo]

Andy, looks like you have plenty of room.
Id go as big as you and the budget allows, you wont regret it later....

[AndyP]

Room isn't an issue; it's more that I don't want to take up too much of the backyard.

[Captain Nemo]

Why's that?
Its bloody maintenance free, and if you have it level with the original grass it will be fine....
Wish mine was bigger....:(

[Captain Nemo]

Id make it a touch bigger and have a camber/slope on the corner...

[AndyP]

How do you think the surface would hold up with a dog that continually runs at full sprint across it? The moron runs back and forth from one side gate around the house to another side gate any time there is movement out the front. The hose covers it a bit, but you can see a groove mark in the bottom left that the dog has worn.

[Captain Nemo]

Will hold up fine.
My WHOLE backyard is the green and the dog lives out there and no issues.

[FuzzyJuzzy]

A bloke I know at my club (lives over in Georges Hall/Revesby, I think), did a DIY of these - an artificial grass (not sure what type or where from) 5m x 5m putting green in his back yard with a couple of holes and I think with some subtle undulations and the whole thing cost him around $4K. He said it was a pain in the arse laying the foundations (road base etc), but reckons he's pretty happy with it...

[Captain Nemo]

Fuzzy, have you read this thread from the start ;)

[FuzzyJuzzy]

Fuzzy, have you read this thread from the start ;)

I have know:). Well, the first page. That looks pretty Ace mate - nice one. Are you out there heaps with the flood lights on?

[Captain Nemo]

Swing by sometime for a beer and a putt.
Yes i have flood lights at the back of the shed....;)

[BUSHY]

Will hold up fine.
My WHOLE backyard is the green and the dog lives out there and no issues.

Agreed. Mines been copping bat sh*t, bird sh*t and the dog and it's fine. Firm bristled broom and a hose gets it off. Pretty hard wearing.

[Looney]

My green has been roughly marked out now, looking like about 40sqm of green plus a chipping area and a full practise tee where I can hit balls out over the water, just need to get the new pool tiled next week and some decking done and we can start the green, hopefully will be ready by mid June

[WBennett]

I've had some of the road base and sand base wash away so will need to lift and remediate to remove some ripples that appeared

A little disappointing but we did get some unexpectantly heavy rain earlier in the year which caused some backyard flooding.

[FuzzyJuzzy]

Swing by sometime for a beer and a putt.
Yes i have flood lights at the back of the shed....;)

Mmmmmm beer and a putt. Sounds like what we've got going in my office here - see pic below:). It's got nothing on your's though… . Plus, your's comes with a pool:).

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[WBennett]

Just found the old photo of mine. After 2 years, I probably only use it once a month, but its nice to muck around for five minutes waiting for the bbq to heat up!

[simmsy]

How much a setup like this cost nowadays??
I've got an area about 30sq that I would like to get done.

[Looney]

simmsy I am looking at about $100 a sqm installed including 4 cups and flags

[MegaWatty]

simmsy I am looking at about $100 a sqm installed including 4 cups and flags

$200 after 'Perth Tax'.

[WBennett]

Mine I got at a mates rates deal as part of a wider landscaping project he did in the backyard.

Grass was about $1800 and labour another grand or so. Cups were $80 for 5 off ebay.

I have 10m of chipping/putting surface, and two 1m longer grass collars either end.

[simmsy]

And a wash-away area
:)

[WBennett]

Thanks Simmsy for your support :)

Could be related to a cracked drainage pipe.

Sigh. Potential big job.

[simmsy]

Bugga.
Only rains here twice a year. Won't have to worry about it.

[Captain Nemo]

How much a setup like this cost nowadays??
I've got an area about 30sq that I would like to get done.

Simmsy, mine was around $4k for 28m2
worth every cent...

[simmsy]

Thanks mate. About what I figured.

[BUSHY]

Simmsy, mine was around $4k for 28m2
worth every cent...

I second that. I'd happily pay more for bigger if I did it again.

[Shane788]

Keen to see one of these with concrete base with a bedding sand under the grass, once we move I'm going to be doing one this way full DIY see how it goes.

[Captain Nemo]

I doubt you would need it, plus there's the drainage factor....

[Shane788]

I'm purely talking cost wise and you would only need 50-60mm of concrete so it would be cheap. I don't think drainage would be too bad as everything would be falling so it would just follow concrete off the edge.
If you had 30-40mm of bedding sand on top I think you'd achieve similar results just might save a little.

[Captain Nemo]

I'm not sure, mines only sand based compacted.
Pretty sure concrete would be more expensive.
Ask the guys who have been on mine, it's fairly firm!

[Shane788]

Oh ok I thought it was all compacted roadbase with final layer of compacted sand. $300 of concrete would get you a 40m2 green that's why I thought of it because roadbase gets expensive once you keep compacting it to nothing.
When you say firm do you think you could get a similar feel doing it this way?

[AndyP]

I'm still thinking about a putting green for my backyard, I just do things in little steps, when I have time.

Here's a photo of a little mockup that I've just done. I could be convinced to make it more of a kidney shape than an L, and the pins are just a rough guess, without considering where I might put the fringe grass. I've measured it out to be about 20 square metres in the L formation. The area without the grass is about 15 (6.4m x 2.3m).

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From what I've been told, they aren't doing installation jobs in Brisbane, and I don't want a DIY kit, but I'll contact them and see how I go.


Id make it a touch bigger and have a camber/slope on the corner...
I have now given the go ahead for the work on my putting green. It is meant to be around 40m2, with fringe grass and three cups. The price got over $5k in the end, which I ummed and ahhhed about, but at the end of the day, it will get used and the kids should have some fun with it too.

[Captain Nemo]

Andy, great news mate, i seriously doubt you will regret it....
Same company and spot etc...

[AndyP]

I went through the same company as you and Groundability will be doing the work. It is in the same spot, with it becoming more kidney shaped like your mockup and extends a bit more to the left.

[gameboy]

jealous - looks awesome! i don't have enough space in my terrace

[AndyP]

Mine won't be happening for at least a couple of weeks yet. I should have thought about the green before the kickoff of pennant season.

[peter_rs]

Hey Andy

How are you doing any edging?

[AndyP]

I'm using the fringe grass. I'm not sure how this blends in with the rest of my lawn, which is dead at the moment anyway.

[goughy]

Bugger the green. I'm growing rough in my backyard. That's what I need to practice from!

[AndyP]

With bugger all rain lately there is no rough on the course, so there is no need to practice from it.

[peter_rs]

They fold the fringe back on itself which is the best visual edge but I got told stories of guys mowing the fringe trying to cut the lawn.

[Captain Nemo]

I'm lucky as my whole yard is artificial but if I had it abutting real turf I'd put a nice border of pavers or the like...

[AndyP]

I will be worried about doing damage with the edge trimmer.

I'll build a moat or turn the rest of the yard into a bunker. It is pretty dusty at the moment anyway.

[AndyP]

This is happening tomorrow. :D

[Courty]

This is happening tomorrow. :D

Sweet! Before & after pics please!

[Captain Nemo]

Nice Andy, hope it goes in smoothly.

[Lucasto23]

That's awesome Andy

[peter_rs]

Ours looks like a sept job

[AndyP]

I guess I already have the before up, but I'll try to get a couple of photos in the morning. I'll probably miss most of the during though.

[AndyP]

Titleist Mockup from photo months ago:
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This morning, including one from the top of my trampoline bouncing:
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[AndyP]

In Work:
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Much excite!

[Steve57]

Whats the total construction time Andy?

[AndyP]

Whats the total construction time Andy?They started at 7a, and are expected to be finished by 4pm, unless there is rain. I work close to home, so it was easy to pop in to discuss the proposed layout above during work. There are two main pieces, which you can see them gluing together. It will be the fringe parts that might take some time.

[Steve57]

That's pretty quick!

[Captain Nemo]

Andy, did you follow my mock-up, did you put a little swale in?

[AndyP]

The installer finished up at 3pm today and will be back in the morning to do a couple of things to finish it off. At the moment it is a sanded green that rolls slowly. I think I've already conquered it though.

Titty, the level of the green is a little bit above the cups at the moment. With the grass being tucked into the cups, it makes the cups play larger than what they would normally because if it gets near the edge, it will drop in. Would I expect this to settle down to play like a normal cup?


Andy, did you follow my mock-up, did you put a little swale in?I let the installer decide what to do in the end and forgot about the swale. It falls away a bit towards the cup near the water heater.

[Vice MC]

Jealous andyp....very jealous!

[FuzzyJuzzy]

So...frea...king...jealous...!!!

[Courty]

Noice!

[AndyP]

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Another trampoline shot:31965

[Vice MC]

Livin' the dream!

[LarryLong]

Gee, you're really serious about retaining the Vic Champs mini-golf title, aren't you?

[AndyP]

Yes.

[Matt 3 Jab]

We're the finished update? Keen to see the final product

[live4golf]

I have approval from the Minister for Finance and Recreation to erect a green in the bottom paddock. I am looking to do some chipping and putting practice, what is the general consensus from the guys that have done this?

Artificial or real?

All these greens look sensational :)

[Matt 3 Jab]

From memory L4G, artificial is the way to go. Real greens are expensive and time consuming. Get a big green and a 60m area like at kooindah and I'll come up and practice!

[AndyP]

31990The big downpour yesterday has helped it settle down. The edge of the holes aren't sharp enough for my liking, but maybe that will settle.
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He will come back in a few weeks to check on things and add more sand, if needed.

[talbo]

Look great! Enjoy

[AndyP]

I'm practicing putting in my pyjamas. So good!

[benno_r]

How's it roll?

And are they different size holes?

[3Puttpete]

I'm practicing putting in my pyjamas. So good!

You put ON your pyjamas

[AndyP]

How's it roll?Not that great at the moment. It is quite inconsistent, but the more I use it the more it is meant to bed down.


And are they different size holes?I'm not an early adopter of the big cup that people have been talking about.

[Matt 3 Jab]

Updates on how it's playing Andy??

[AndyP]

After I initially promised myself to get on it for at least 10 minutes a day, I haven't had a putt on it for a week. It certainly isn't a fast green, but it probably isn't that far off my home course greens.

There are a few things that I am not happy with though.
1. The sunken cups that allow any ball near the edge of the hole to drop in.
2. One putt from cup to cup has the ball moving in three different directions over the course of the roll. It's not realistic.
3. There are a few grooves in the green that upset the line.

Maybe I need to attack it with a roller, like Titty did.

[Captain Nemo]

Yep. and a bit of hardwood and a hammer....
Just ring them, they will come back and sort it out....

[AndyP]

He is due for his revisit, so I will call soon. I don't think the 3 way putt is fixable though.

[Captain Nemo]

It prob just needs a good roll and some tapping down where it deviates a bit.
Simple fix, takes a while for it to really bed down....

[Icestorm959]

Is it possible to get these artificial greens rolling with a green speed of at least 10+?

[AndyP]

It prob just needs a good roll and some tapping down where it deviates a bit.It's the valleys that will be harder to fix.

Simple fix, takes a while for it to really bed down....I have assumed that, which is why I haven't done anything yet.

[Sydney Hacker]

After I initially promised myself to get on it for at least 10 minutes a day, I haven't had a putt on it for a week. It certainly isn't a fast green, but it probably isn't that far off my home course greens.

There are a few things that I am not happy with though.
1. The sunken cups that allow any ball near the edge of the hole to drop in.
2. One putt from cup to cup has the ball moving in three different directions over the course of the roll. It's not realistic.
3. There are a few grooves in the green that upset the line.

Maybe I need to attack it with a roller, like Titty did.

The sunken cups would annoy the hell out of me!

[Forecaddie]

Did you go with Southwest Greens? A Jack Nicklaus endorsed product range.

[AndyP]

Night golf is now an option. :D

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[Captain Nemo]

Good work Andy, I'll go take a pic of mine....:)

[Forecaddie]

is it a Southwest Greens or Syn Lawn or Mr. Turf putting green?

[Captain Nemo]

#nightimeputting

[AndyP]

is it a Southwest Greens or Syn Lawn or Mr. Turf putting green?
I think there are a few links in this thread to Supreme Greens, including the header post.

[Captain Nemo]

is it a Southwest Greens or Syn Lawn or Mr. Turf putting green?

Supreme Greens mate.
If you want to come round and see mine, just give me a buzz (oh, and bring beer...)
;)

[Captain Nemo]

Anyone for a putt in the ice!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/24/6992dd4c0c49d3c9ca7d1b9b670bf09d.jpg

[Courty]

Winter is coming!

[Captain Nemo]

White Walkers.....
Biggest hail storm I've witnessed in Sydney since I've been here....

[peter_rs]

There are a few things that I am not happy with though.
1. The sunken cups that allow any ball near the edge of the hole to drop in.
2. One putt from cup to cup has the ball moving in three different directions over the course of the roll. It's not realistic.
3. There are a few grooves in the green that upset the line.


How is the green now, Andy?

[AndyP]

I didn't take any action on my complaints, and due to my new job and busy life in general, I rarely use it. :(

The sand is getting a bit thin in spots too.

[Captain Nemo]

Unplayable today bar the top hole!!!!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/d62b383d7807756740e7080b300675da.jpg

[mrbluu]

Unplayable today bar the top hole!!!!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/d62b383d7807756740e7080b300675da.jpg
Is it that time of the month???? [emoji33]

[Icestorm959]

Is it that time of the month???? [emoji33] Wow

[dowdsy]

Wow you guys have been getting some serious storms the last couple of months

[Captain Nemo]

Shit weather lately....

[oldracer]

send it down here pls