It's Tuesday evening in Boca Raton. Instead of driving to the club for twenty minutes on a crowded practice green, you walk out the back door with a putter and a handful of balls. You work on the left-to-right breaker that cost you two strokes on Sunday, then hit a few chips from the fringe before dinner. That's what a backyard putting green is for: short, frequent practice that actually improves your putting game.
A good synthetic putting green only works if it putts true. A roll of putting turf laid over flat ground is a mat; a putting green has a shaped base, gentle undulation, real breaks you can read, and turf that rolls at a consistent speed. Natural bentgrass or Bermuda greens need daily mowing, rolling and watering that no homeowner in South Florida has time for. Artificial putting green turf gives you the same practice without the maintenance.
That's why we build every putting green the way a golf green is built. We excavate, install and compact a crushed-aggregate base, then shape the contours and breaks you choose before the turf goes down. The putting surface is seamed and infilled with sand, which sets the speed and keeps the ball roll smooth. A fringe or collar of longer turf frames the green, holds the edge and gives you a lie to chip from.
What makes us different? Our founder, Catalin Chiticaru, is a Synthetic Turf Council certified installer, and our crews install turf every week across Palm Beach and Broward counties. We know how South Florida's sandy soil, summer storms and heat affect a green, and we design the base and drainage for them. You get one company for the whole project: design, excavation, base, turf, fringe, cups and the landscape around the green.
Our putting greens fit the way you play. A retired golfer in a country club community who wants a fast, tournament-style green. A family with kids who want a fun green with three or four cups. A homeowner with a narrow side yard who wants a short practice strip for lag putting. Every design starts with how you play, the space you have and the view from the house.
The process is simple. We come to your home, walk the yard with you and sketch the green - no pressure, just honest advice. Once you approve the design, our crew handles everything, from excavation to the last cup. Most backyard putting greens are finished in a few days, depending on size and access.
This isn't just about turf, it's about a better short game and a backyard you enjoy. It's about guests asking for one more putt before they leave. Most importantly, it's about a putting green that stays green, drains after a storm and plays the same in August as it does in January.
So ask yourself: how many strokes would daily putting practice save you? Call us today for a free on-site design consultation, and let's build the backyard putting green you've been thinking about.
We specialize in artificial turf installation, and putting greens are among our favorite landscaping projects. As professional turf installers, we choose the type of turf for each part of the yard: putting green turf with a smooth, true roll for the green, a softer fringe or border around it, and landscape artificial turf for the rest of the backyard or the front yard. Every material we install, from the turf to the base stone and the infill, comes with its manufacturer specification, so you and your HOA know exactly what goes into your yard.
Our turf installation services cover the whole outdoor space. We install artificial turf around every tree, paver and planter, add a drainage system where the soil holds water, and secure the edges so the green stays in place year-round. Whether you want a small backyard golf practice area or golf greens with several cups, our team provides artificial turf and putting greens built to professional quality, and every customer gets a written quote and a clear plan before work starts.
A custom backyard putting green turns open lawn into the most-used part of the yard. We shape real contours and breaks, add two to five cups, and finish the edges with fringe so the green looks built in, not rolled out.
Most South Florida backyards center on the pool. We fit putting greens beside pool decks and pavers, keep them a safe distance from the water, and slope the base so rain drains away from the pool and the house. You get a clean, mud-free green next to the deck.
Add a fringe and rough collar around the green and you can practice chips and pitches as well as putts. A chipping area with longer turf, or a hitting mat at the edge of the yard, holds a short-iron shot and lets you practice from 10 to 30 yards.
In Boca Raton’s golf and country club communities, a backyard green has to look as good as the course next door. We design tournament-style greens with a faster roll, and we prepare the specifications, samples and drawings HOA boards ask for.
No big lawn? A compact putting green fits a side yard, a courtyard or a patio, and a practice strip is enough to train lag putting and short putts. We fit the green between pavers, planters and trees so it looks designed for the space.
On larger properties we build multi-hole greens with several pin positions, a chipping area and landscape turf around the green, so the whole yard is low-maintenance. The green and lawn are designed together for one clean, finished look.
We bring putting green turf samples right to your door, so you can see the fringe, feel the surface and roll a ball on it before you decide. No pressure. No gimmicks. Just a green designed for your yard and your game. The only question left is: Where do you want the first cup? Let’s make it happen!
📞 Call today for your free, no-strings consultation. Your putting green is just a conversation away.
We visit your home, pick the best location for the green, measure the area, check access, drainage, sun and trees, and talk about how you play. Then we sketch the green: size and shape, number of cups, where the breaks go, fringe, chipping area and the landscape around it. You see turf samples and get a written quote.
We remove the grass and soil, set the edges, and install a crushed-aggregate base in layers, compacting each one. The base is what makes a putting green putt true, and it is also what drains it, so we never skip it or thin it out.
Before the turf goes down we shape the base: gentle undulation, the slopes and breaks you asked for, and a fall that sends water off the green. The contour is checked and compacted again so the green keeps its shape for years.
The putting green turf is laid, seamed and secured, then infilled with sand and brushed in. The infill sets the speed of the green and keeps the ball roll smooth. We cut in the cups, add flags, and install the fringe or collar around the green.
We roll balls across every part of the green, adjust the infill where needed, clean up the site and walk you through the simple care routine. Then the green is yours.
Backyard Putting Greens: From a 150 sq. ft. practice green to a multi-hole green, designed around your yard and the way you play.
What we can build in:
Built for South Florida:
Front-Yard and Side-Yard Greens: Short practice strips that turn unused space into somewhere to work on lag putting.
Rooftop and Patio Greens: Compact greens for terraces and courtyards, installed over the right base for the surface.
Family Greens: Fun layouts with several cups that kids and guests can play, next to the lawn or the pool.
Country Clubs and Golf Communities: Practice putting greens, chipping areas and tee lines that look sharp and play consistently without daily course maintenance.
HOA Amenity Areas: A shared putting green beside the clubhouse or pool, with turf around it that stays clean all year.
Hotels, Resorts and Restaurants: Guest putting greens and putting courses that draw people outside.
Offices and Corporate Campuses: A putting green on the patio or rooftop for breaks and team events.
Greens With Pet Turf: A putting green next to a pet-friendly lawn, with the right turf in each area.
Complete Backyard Makeovers: Putting green, lawn, pavers and landscaping designed and installed together.
The cost of a backyard putting green depends mostly on its size, the contours and breaks you want, the number of cups, the fringe and chipping areas, how much base and drainage work the site needs, and access to the yard. A small practice green costs far less than a multi-hole green with a chipping area. Draw your area below for a starting price, then book a free on-site estimate for an exact, written quote.
Please note that the prices provided by our artificial grass cost calculator are starting from the indicated value. These estimates serve as a baseline for your project, and the final cost may vary based on specific requirements and site conditions. Conducting real measurements and performing a detailed study of the actual area is essential for an accurate assessment.
Whether you are planning a residential lawn, a commercial landscape, or a sports field, Smart Synthetic Turf is here to assist you in making informed decisions about your project. Start drawing your area today and take the first step towards a lush, low-maintenance synthetic turf installation! For an accurate quote, we recommend scheduling a consultation to assess your needs in detail by contacting us.
You choose. Synthetic putting greens are usually set to roll at a medium to fast speed, similar to a well-kept club green, and the turf and the amount of sand infill set the speed. We set it during the roll test and can make it a little faster or slower later by adjusting the infill.
Yes. Putting green turf has short, dense fibers built for a true ball roll and a firm but soft feel underfoot, and the contoured base gives you real breaks to read. The fringe around the green and the turf or landscaping around it make the green look like part of the yard, not a mat on the lawn.
A professionally installed putting green typically lasts 10 to 15 years or more, depending on the turf, how much it is used and how it is cared for. The base is built to last longer than the turf, so the surface can be replaced later without rebuilding the green.
Yes. Rain drains through the turf into the compacted aggregate base, and the contours we shape send surface water off the green. A properly built green is playable soon after a summer storm, with no puddles or mud.
HOA rules differ from one community to the next, and a complete application goes a long way. We prepare the product specifications, turf samples and site drawings your board needs for its review, and guide you through the approval process.
Very little. Blow or brush off leaves and debris, brush the turf now and then to keep the surface even, rinse it occasionally, and top up the infill in high-traffic spots. Pro tip: brush against the grain once a month to keep the roll true. There is no mowing, watering or fertilizer. If you ever need help, we also offer artificial turf cleaning and maintenance.
It depends on your yard and how you practice. A green of about 150 to 300 sq. ft. is enough for short putts and a couple of cups; 400 sq. ft. and more gives room for longer lag putts, more breaks and a chipping fringe. We help you pick the size during the free design consultation.