Backyard Putting Greens in Schertz, TX
Ten minutes before work. A few putts while the grill heats up. A backyard putting green from Schertz Turf Pros puts practice a few steps from the door, and it never needs to be mowed, rolled, or watered.
Each green is designed for the yard it's going in and the golfer who'll use it. Some are a single cup along the patio. Others have several cups, shaped breaks, and a fringe to chip from.
Why Put a Green in the Backyard
- Practice on your schedule. No tee time and no drive to the range.
- A real roll. Putting turf is manufactured to roll like a well-kept green.
- Almost no upkeep. No mowing, watering, or aerating.
- A yard people use. Kids, neighbors, and friends will all take a turn.
Built for Your Yard and Your Game
Shape. Oval, kidney, long and narrow, or curved around a patio. We lay out the outline to fit the space and the landscaping that's already there.
Contours. Subtle slopes are shaped into the base, so you practice reading putts as well as hitting them straight.
Cups. Choose how many, and we'll position them for a range of lengths and angles.
The rest of the lawn. A green ties in neatly with artificial grass installation across the remaining yard.
Need a routine once the green is in? The PGA of America posts putting drills and lessons for every level.
Add Fringe for Chipping
A collar of longer fringe turf around the green gives you somewhere to chip from and blends the green into the lawn. With the right infill, the surface accepts a chip and lets the ball check and release the way it does on a course.
Building Your Putting Green, Step by Step
Step 1
Design
We walk the yard with you, paint the outline on the ground, and plan the cups and breaks.
Step 2
Excavate and base
The grass and soil come out. Compacted base goes in, shaped with the contours.
Step 3
Turf, cups, and fringe
Putting turf is laid and trimmed, cups are set, and the fringe is seamed to the edge.
Step 4
Infill and roll
Infill is brushed in, and the surface is rolled until the ball runs smooth at an even speed.
A Green for Any Size of Yard
Compact greens. One or two cups next to the patio or down a side yard. A good match for the smaller lots in many Schertz and Cibolo subdivisions.
Mid-size greens. Several cups, longer putts, and a few gentle breaks. Most homeowners land here.
Short-game areas. A larger green wrapped in fringe, where you can chip, pitch, and putt out. These suit the bigger lots in Northcliffe and the acreage out toward Marion.
Choosing the Spot
A green you can see from the house gets used. We like locations in view of the patio or the kitchen window.
Flat ground keeps the dig simple. A slope isn't a problem, though, and it often hands us natural breaks to work with. Keeping some distance from big oaks and pecans cuts down on leaf cleanup. If kids or dogs share the yard, we'll set the green out of their usual path.
When you want eighteen real holes, Olympia Hills in Universal City is a short drive from most of Schertz. And since the Northcliffe course closed in 2019, a backyard green is the closest practice a lot of golfers on that side of town are going to find.
Putting Turf vs. Lawn Turf
These are two different products. Putting turf has a very short, tight pile so the ball rolls true. Lawn turf has taller, softer blades that would slow a putt and knock it off line.
We use putting turf on the green, fringe turf around it, and lawn turf past that if the rest of the yard is part of the project. Installed well, the three look like one landscape.
Putting Green FAQs
How much room do I need for a putting green?
Less than most people expect. A compact green still gives you real practice, and we'll recommend a size that suits the yard and the way you plan to use it.
Can the green have breaks?
Yes. The contours are shaped into the base, so putts break the way they do on a course.
Will the green hold a chip shot?
Yes. Fringe turf and the right infill let the surface receive chips and pitches.
What upkeep does a putting green need?
Brush it occasionally and keep leaves and debris off. That keeps the roll consistent.
Can you set how fast the green rolls?
Yes. Speed comes from the turf, the infill, and how firmly the surface is rolled. We can tune it close to a typical course green or slow it down for family play.
Does a putting green work in a shady yard?
Yes. Turf doesn't need sunlight. Under trees, you'll just clear leaves more often.
Practice Starts at the Back Door
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