Backyard Putting Green
A level, well-drained surface that rolls true every time, no watering, no mowing, no reseeding.
What Goes Wrong
Phoenix’s hard caliche layer blocks drainage when left in place, causing the base to shift after monsoon rain.
The builder excavates to the caliche depth and removes it before setting the compacted gravel base.
A base tamped to inconsistent depth creates high and low spots that make the ball veer off line.
Gravel is laid and tamped to a uniform depth across the full footprint before any turf goes down.
Too little or too much sand infill changes roll speed unpredictably and causes the turf to bunch at cup edges.
Sand infill is brushed in and measured to the target depth so roll speed matches the agreed layout.
Without edge framing, infill migrates outward over time and the turf border lifts away from the ground.
Rigid perimeter framing is set before the turf is rolled, locking the infill and defining a clean border.
What’s Included
Each stage is scoped and itemised before work begins so nothing is added after the fact.
The builder maps the available space and agrees on cup positions and green shape before excavation starts.
Caliche is excavated, gravel is laid to a uniform depth, and the base is tamped flat across the full footprint.
A drainage layer above the gravel base channels water away so monsoon rain does not shift the surface.
Synthetic turf is rolled, trimmed, and secured within rigid perimeter framing that locks the border in place.
Cup holes are cut to the agreed positions and flag sticks are fitted after the turf is laid and infilled.
Infill is brushed to the target depth and surface slope is verified so ball roll speed is consistent cup to cup.
One cup, tight footprint, suited to small backyard patches.
Two or more cups with varied approach angles.
Gentle breaks built into the slope for realistic play.
Turf fringe border added around the main putting surface.
Why Choose Us
Every job is scoped on-site, itemised in writing, and checked at completion, not estimated remotely and handed off.
A local builder evaluates caliche depth, drainage slope, and sun exposure before a single number is written down.
Base prep, drainage, turf, cup placement, and framing are listed as separate line items so the scope is clear upfront.
Caliche excavation depth and monsoon drainage requirements are assessed on-site, not assumed from a standard template.
Roll consistency, cup alignment, and edge framing are all checked with you before the job is considered complete.
The enquiry service connects homeowners across the Phoenix metro area with builders who know local soil conditions.
The Process
01
Submit your yard details and a local builder is arranged to visit, check the ground, and measure the space.
02
The builder presents a written estimate covering excavation, base, drainage, turf, and finishing as separate line items.
03
Installation runs from base compaction to final infill, ending with a walkthrough to confirm roll and cup alignment.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small backyard putting green | $3,000-$8,000 |
| Medium backyard putting green | $8,000-$20,000 |
| Large custom putting green | $20,000-$50,000 |
Tell us your yard size and layout ideas. We’ll arrange a local builder to assess the ground, account for caliche and drainage, and put the full scope in writing before any work is scheduled.