Your own private green, steps from the back door.
Custom-built synthetic putting greens with pro-grade nylon turf, contoured breaks, and multiple cups. Designed to roll true, drain fast, and look great year-round.
A real putting green starts under the surface — a compacted, laser-graded base shaped to the contours you want. We build greens that putt true and hold up to daily practice.
- Pro-grade nylon putting turf
- Multiple cups & contoured breaks
- Chipping fringe collars
- Engineered drainage base
- Optional sand bunkers
- Integrated with landscape design
Tour-level roll, in your backyard.
Whether you want a flat practice green or a contoured short-game area with breaks and chipping zones, we'll design and build a green that fits your space and your handicap.
- Laser-graded sub-base for true roll
- Infilled with kiln-dried silica sand
- Regulation-size cups with flagsticks
- Coordinated with patio, turf, and lighting
Green design — flat practice vs. contoured short-game
Most homeowners want one of two things. A flat practice green for honest stroke work — usually 250–600 sq ft, ideal for narrow Walnut Creek or Lafayette side yards. Or a contoured short-game complex with breaks, tiers, multiple cups, and a surrounding fringe with a chipping zone — the kind of feature green you'd find at a private course, sized to fit larger Danville and Alamo backyards. We design either to match how you actually want to practice.
- Flat practice greens — 250–600 sq ft
- Contoured greens with 2–6 cups and real breaks
- Surrounding fringe and chipping/rough zones
- Sand bunkers and target greens for full short-game complex
- Greens sized and shaped to fit any yard footprint
Turf, infill & stimp speed
We install a tightly tufted nylon putting surface (typically 1/2- to 5/8-inch pile) infilled with kiln-dried silica sand to lock in true ball roll. We can dial green speed from a leisurely 8 on the stimpmeter up to a tournament-fast 11+ by adjusting infill weight and brushing direction. The fringe is a slightly longer landscape blade so you get a real visual transition and a believable lie when you chip.
- Premium nylon putting turf with realistic ball reaction
- Kiln-dried silica sand infill for true roll
- Adjustable green speed — stimp 8 to 11+
- Contrasting fringe turf for visual definition
- UV-stabilized fibers with 15-year warranties
Sub-base, drainage & cups
A great green starts with a laser-graded compacted aggregate sub-base — flat ones are screeded dead-level, contoured ones are shaped by hand to deliberate breaks. The base drains freely, so the green is playable within minutes of a rain shower. Cups are regulation 4.25-inch diameter, set in concrete sleeves so they don't move, with real flagsticks included.
- Laser-graded sub-base for true, repeatable roll
- Free-draining aggregate — playable after rain
- Regulation 4.25-inch cups in concrete sleeves
- Multiple cup locations for varied practice
- Hidden perimeter drains where the slope calls for it
Integration with the rest of the yard
A backyard green works best when it's part of the design — not a green felt rectangle floating in a lawn. We coordinate cup placements with sightlines from the patio, transition the fringe into adjacent landscape turf or planting beds, and add low-voltage lighting around the perimeter so the green looks like a feature even when no one's putting. Patio, BBQ, and fire pit work can run on the same schedule.
- Designed to read from the patio and house
- Seamless transitions to landscape turf and beds
- Low-voltage perimeter and target lighting
- Bundled with patio, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen work
From idea to first putt.
- 01
Design consult
We walk your yard, talk about how you practice, sketch green shapes that fit the space, and recommend a size and contour scheme. You'll see cup locations, fringe layout, and integration with surrounding hardscape.
- 02
Excavation & shaping
We excavate 4–6 inches, shape the sub-base to either dead-flat or your designed contours, then compact in lifts. Drainage outlets are installed where the slope requires them.
- 03
Aggregate base & laser grade
A free-draining aggregate base is laid, leveled, and laser-graded to the design surface — this is the layer that determines how true your ball will roll for the next 15 years.
- 04
Turf install, seams & cups
Putting turf is rolled, seamed with polyurethane glue, and trimmed to the green's shape. Regulation cup cores are cut and concrete sleeves set. Fringe turf is installed and seamed in.
- 05
Infill, brushing & speed tuning
We broadcast silica sand infill at the weight needed for your target stimp speed, then power-broom in multiple directions to stand the fibers and set the surface. We roll a few putts with you and fine-tune.
- 06
Walkthrough & care brief
We hand you flagsticks and ball markers, demo the simple monthly upkeep, and leave you with manufacturer and workmanship warranties.
From compact 200 sq ft practice greens in Lafayette side yards to full 800 sq ft contoured short-game complexes in Alamo and Danville, every backyard green we build is laser-graded for true roll and integrated cleanly with the rest of the yard.
Putting greens, answered.
Real answers to what Contra Costa County homeowners ask us most.
How much does a backyard putting green cost in Danville or Alamo?+
Most custom putting greens we build run $25–$45 per square foot installed, depending on size, contouring, number of cups, and added features like chipping fringes or sand bunkers. A typical 400 sq ft green with 3 cups and a chipping collar lands around $14,000–$18,000.
How much space do I need for a putting green?+
We've built greens from 200 sq ft (one or two cups, mostly flat) up to 1,500+ sq ft multi-tier short-game areas. 400–600 sq ft is the sweet spot for a real practice green with breaks and 2–3 cups in most Walnut Creek and Alamo backyards.
Will the putting surface roll true like a real green?+
Yes — that's the whole point of building it right. We laser-grade the sub-base to the contours you want, infill with kiln-dried silica sand to set blade height, and roll the surface so the ball reacts the way it does on a tour green. Stimpmeter speeds typically run 9–11.
What maintenance does a synthetic putting green need?+
Brush the surface and top off silica sand once a season to keep speeds consistent, blow off leaves and debris, and rinse pet areas. No mowing, watering, fertilizing, aerating, or top-dressing — and the surface looks tour-ready in February.
Can you add a chipping area or sand bunker?+
Absolutely — chipping fringes use a longer-blade fringe turf around the green so wedge shots check up realistically. We also build practice sand bunkers with proper drainage and white silica sand for full short-game practice at home.
How long does putting green installation take?+
Most residential putting greens take 2–3 weeks from excavation to final cup install — about a week for base shaping and compaction, a few days for drainage and edging, and another week for turf seaming, infill, and cup setting.
"Ken and crew just finished installing an artificial putting green in a courtyard area for me. I was very impressed with his communication, promptness, and the quality of work. He explained the process, offered suggestions, and worked to meet my vision."
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