This is such a thorough video, seriously great job. It's hard to believe that you would make such a good video and I would find myself watching it with no intention of doing it. The music will haunt my dreams.
Step 1. Buy it. Step 2. Hire them to install it. Step 3. Enjoy it. I'll go play golf and leave them alone while they put it down the professional way. Great video!
Thank you for this video. Although I did not purchase your green kit, I was able to use this video as a tutorial of sorts for me to build my own. Thank you so much for the detailed documentation.
Thanks so much for such sharing such detailed installation video. This will help me a lot in building my own backyard putting green in the coming weeks.
Wellllll? Not sure if I'm incouraged or what? That was one heck of a nice video! Here's the thing... I am interested in making a couple (maybe 3 or 4) putting greens. I have room to make a nice little pitch-and-putt. Honestly, I had no idea of what is necessary And boy-oh-boy did I get a education! .... I'd say, that installation/demonstration, at first, made me think "wow, thats a lot of work but, look at that! BEAUTIFUL!" However, the reality of all that effort left me wondering if maybe I could do something less extravagant? Maybe a good short cut of my crabgrass and a good heavy roller with be good enough. And, maybe the cup installation will have to be modified and simplified just a bit... Nonetheless, you guys did a super-duper job! Thanks for showing how to do it. Chuck Wagon
Great question. Be sure to build your base to include the shape of the dug out sand trap. Install the fringe over the hump and allow it to reach below where your sand level will be. Fill the trap as your last step and the sand will hide the edge of your turf. Avoid trying to butt the turf up to sand, it won't last. Hope this helps.
As an example, how much would the materials cost for this particular job?? my garden is about the same. Great job guys, id hire you if I was in your area, but being in UK ill have to do it myself. Thanks
Outstanding "Super Video! Now planning and installing mine will be alot easier! Thank You very much! ( Planning on designing a "Chess Board" also!) "Man! For rectime I donot have to leave the house!" Thanks!
Great video. I’m going to have one built. Planning one 12 x 24, rounded, about 10’ in the middle. I must have missed the part about how you determined the slope. Is one end flat and the other sloped a little with more slope from one end to another? How did you do it? I heard that 3 degrees should maximum.
So your telling me I just watched a video that is 31:15 of my life that’s 4 YEARS OLD, and not even have an interest of putting one one these things in my backyard
I watched it three times so far, more to come for certain parts. Retired, I can work on it when bored. I will never putt on it, it would ruin my stroke. It is for the grandkids. Grass will not grow there and it looks cool. Size 12 by 15. Love the comments!
Compactor use, height of cup, and gives you the ability to ensure that is where you want the cup on the green. Placing cup before ground work doesn't ensure the slope or placement you want.
At 14:12 when he says that if the ground is sloped the cup should be as well means that your flag that sticks above the hole will not be straight up but hang to one side. That will not look very nice.
Bit more to it than I thought with all the base layers but I suppose if ya gunna do something ya might as well do it right and build it to last. Nice work. Don't think I'll be making one anytime soon though lol
I live in the Northeast US and am installing a putting green. I am wondering about using concrete around the cups. Most installations show using cement around the cup and you don't. Is that better without when you live in and area with snow and frost?
Question. Why would you need a base over your fringe? The putting green I realize so the putts roll great but the fringe doesn’t make sense why u need to go thru all that
Hey, great video...that taught me how much work it takes to make a professional putting green....so what am I going to do? Research which grass makes the best putting green surface, order the turf, hire a specific golf course Gardner with the right lawnmower, and buy, not rent the only tool I will need, “THE HOLE MAKER”...I can change the hole positions at will, and will make sure to coverover the holes for debris and rain...once I get bored of the course, I can change the hole positions
Hardly. More like maybe a few grand. It's only like a day or 2's work. My mates a concrete layer and I'm sure he'd do it for a hell of a lot less then $40k
ground tamp it , use 4 inch "U" nails and then hire a greenkeeper to cut the holes (they have the right tool to cut an install the cups) with good planning your putting in 8 hours.
Just make a bigger hole and call it a swimming pool :-) In NZ we are in lockdown for 4 weeks minimum, golf course closed and no maintenance being done. Think I'll wait till it opens again as it would take me more than 4 weeks to do all this.
I would say, buy the actual turf cloth and add : 2B Limestone @ $15/t 2B Roadpack Limestone @ $12/t Road Fines @ $8.50/t Compactor Rental (PA State) @ $65/day (Rent on a Saturday for the extra day) Sand's and silica's are cheap in a lot of areas, providing you buy in bulk (by the ton) I do not golf, but my Buds do. I was thinking about making a 1 hole par 5 on the property. I got about 6 acre allocated for the hole........ Maybe :P I start doing this, then I will need a pond, pavilion, 4 more fire pits, the list goes on.......
The green itself is held in place by the amount of sand weighing it down (infill) as well as the cups set into the backing. Due to the thin profile of the backing on the green, it's best to not spike it in place as the hot/cold can cause it to expand and contract the slightest bit. This is also why we recommend leaving a 1/8" gap between green and fringe. You can however set the seam tape from your fringe seams a few inches under the edge of the green and glue it if it makes you feel better. It is rare that a green gets spiked, ball roll is far too important.
Hi Bella. I will be using nylon instead of proplene, so what could I do to secure the matting of the green to my base. I wnnt be needing sand infil for nylon, so wondering what to hold it down with. Any tips for allowing for shrinkage and expansion on the green? Also any idea whast clear crush is in aUK jargon, and road base and crusher fines? Thanks so much for advice, I really wish u were near me, I'd hire you guys for sure, this is the best green ive seen to date. And its this video that will guide my DIY install. Thx.
Correct. The frost will lift the cup. It is important to NOT use cement. If the base happens to shift over the winter and the cups do raise, they are easy to set back into place by tapping them down with a 2x4 and a hammer. If the concrete block were to lift, it stays up. I hope this helps. Good luck!
@@jayf2487 yep. I assume you have a rectangle piece of turf? Draw your ideal green shape on paper to scale or close. Transfer the shape to your putting green surface with chalk. I like to have a couple 20' lengths of 3/4" pvc pipe snapped together to bend and trace the curves smoothly. This requires extra sets of hands but is well worth the effort. Draw it till you love it, then cut. Use similar cutting motion to this example. th-cam.com/video/PD7GzeCEV2g/w-d-xo.html
The green stays put due to the sand. No perimeter spiking necessary. From hot to cold, some surfaces may slightly expand and contract, this creates ripples in the green.
I am only interested in putting a putting green indoor. For outdoor, why don't just drive to the nearest golf course? It has much larger putting green, chipping are and bunkers. It is all free.
I'd definitely buy it if the fringe were already connected. Probably require a bunch of new production methods but would be way simpler for the consumer. Looks like a pain in the ass lol
is it possible to put a putting green above a short tree stump ?? this video shows a flat putting green. Wondering if it's possible for undulation like a tree stump
Are you certain the stump is no longer shifting? I would recommend removing it. If it were to shift even slightly beneath your green, the entire base would be flawed.
This is a common theory, however, you wont get the base to be as consistent around the cup if the cup is in the way of your compacting. The base will eventually sag around the cup and the ball will hit the side of the cup instead of dropping in. Good thought though.
Legend has it, he's still compacting.... Lol nah but that's too much work. 😅 it came out great but IMHO it seems overdone with all those damn rocks. I figured a single layer and some Underlayment material would be good enough.
God, we now have far too much time on our hands if we are watching the whole of this video as there is absolutely no way any of us are ever gonna make one of these ourselves. Please let the lock down end soon!!!
This is such a thorough video, seriously great job. It's hard to believe that you would make such a good video and I would find myself watching it with no intention of doing it. The music will haunt my dreams.
Nice job,with my work schedule and my kid's after school activities mine should be done in 9 or 10 years,hopefully I still enjoy putting by then
Step 1. Buy it.
Step 2. Hire them to install it.
Step 3. Enjoy it.
I'll go play golf and leave them alone while they put it down the professional way. Great video!
Thank you for this video. Although I did not purchase your green kit, I was able to use this video as a tutorial of sorts for me to build my own. Thank you so much for the detailed documentation.
Awesome! That's the goal.
Worm
Thanks so much for such sharing such detailed installation video. This will help me a lot in building my own backyard putting green in the coming weeks.
After installing green I'm now the greatest golfer of all timr
Fantastic installation video. The best I have seen.
Idk why I ended up watching this entire video since I wasnt looking to install a putting green, but I did. Well made video. Cool and interesting.
Came out way better than I thought it would. Nice job! 🏌️⛳️
If you have the patience and dedication to do this you can also either - become a brain surgeon, cure cancer, or win the masters.
Exactly what I was thinking!👍
And even grow and take care of a natural green
I'll be honest it looked kind of fun. Kind of want to make a business out of it
Lol
I expect you haven't accomplished much in your life. Too complex for me to hang with. Pitiful...
How did I end up here? Why did I watch the whole thing? What am I doing with my life???
Probably coz you're a loser like me
James Adcock come on Jimmy!
Same here...
ditto
Yep...
Forget it, I'm driving 10 minutes to the club
Amen brother.
Dont Drink and Drive :P
Maybe they'll let you take one of the greens home?
After watching that, I am so glad I live 5 minutes from mine.
A 5k project.
Wellllll? Not sure if I'm incouraged or what? That was one heck of a nice video!
Here's the thing... I am interested in making a couple (maybe 3 or 4) putting greens. I have room to make a nice little pitch-and-putt. Honestly, I had no idea of what is necessary And boy-oh-boy did I get a education! .... I'd say, that installation/demonstration, at first, made me think "wow, thats a lot of work but, look at that! BEAUTIFUL!" However, the reality of all that effort left me wondering if maybe I could do something less extravagant? Maybe a good short cut of my crabgrass and a good heavy roller with be good enough. And, maybe the cup installation will have to be modified and simplified just a bit... Nonetheless, you guys did a super-duper job! Thanks for showing how to do it.
Chuck Wagon
Step 128. Its time to finally hit the golf ball
Till you cant hit it any more. The fun will outweigh the sore back for years to come.
Exactly: th-cam.com/video/8i5UCbwIEyo/w-d-xo.html
A big congratulations from Greece!
I enjoyed watching this. Very educational 👍🏻
Great Job! I Loved It! I’m Gonna Try This For Sure!! ⛳️
Thank you for a great video and explanation. Any suggestions for installing a sand trap along the edge of the fringe turf?
Great question. Be sure to build your base to include the shape of the dug out sand trap. Install the fringe over the hump and allow it to reach below where your sand level will be. Fill the trap as your last step and the sand will hide the edge of your turf. Avoid trying to butt the turf up to sand, it won't last. Hope this helps.
+Bella Turf Thank you for your quick response! That's what I figured would be best but having the base under it is a good idea.
As an example, how much would the materials cost for this particular job?? my garden is about the same. Great job guys, id hire you if I was in your area, but being in UK ill have to do it myself. Thanks
Price really depends on location and supplier. I know Namgrass does a good job in the UK, check them out.
When you say 2 inch of dranlayer, is that 2 inch compacted depth? or 2 inches of drainlayer before compacting? PLEASE ANSWER, IM DOING IT NOW!! thx.
Outstanding "Super Video! Now planning and installing mine will be alot easier! Thank You very much! ( Planning on designing a "Chess Board" also!) "Man! For rectime I donot have to leave the house!" Thanks!
Man that's a lot of work for such a small green
Great video. I’m going to have one built. Planning one 12 x 24, rounded, about 10’ in the middle. I must have missed the part about how you determined the slope. Is one end flat and the other sloped a little with more slope from one end to another? How did you do it? I heard that 3 degrees should maximum.
So your telling me I just watched a video that is 31:15 of my life that’s 4 YEARS OLD, and not even have an interest of putting one one these things in my backyard
Yep. Sometimes building these things doesn't even feel like work. We like it, the end result always makes the efforts worth while.
Doesn’t matter how old it is. Question is if you’re not interested, why would you waste your time ???
😅
No, you're telling us...
Wow fastest 31 minutes and 15 seconds of my life, didn’t even realize I watched for that long 😂
I watched it three times so far, more to come for certain parts. Retired, I can work on it when bored. I will never putt on it, it would ruin my stroke. It is for the grandkids. Grass will not grow there and it looks cool. Size 12 by 15. Love the comments!
Now I am gnawing my own foot off, watching this! 🤪 Even during Corona 😷 I am not going to do this...
why not put the cup down before doing those layers and compacting
I suppose because it would make it very annoying to run the plate compactor.
So you can get the height just right I suppose
Compactor use, height of cup, and gives you the ability to ensure that is where you want the cup on the green. Placing cup before ground work doesn't ensure the slope or placement you want.
Yep - I don’t care what anyone else says it makes more sense to install the cup before throwing anything down.
That landscapers rake is called a “Lute”. Used it many years while blacktopping.
682,000+ people have seen this video and absolutely 0 have attempted. Amazing work/project though...hats off to the installers.
I will be attempting this spring. Keep y’all posted 😂
Lol
Dam corona virus 🦠 got me watching crazy stiff fml
Same here. Watched the hole damn thing!
Hahaha me too 🤦🏼
Brah questioning my life right now ...
Wait till you watch the outtakes for the putts, ,it’ll be 31 days long , or at least that’ll be how long it feels, great job !
Great work. Rough estimate for all materials?
At 14:12 when he says that if the ground is sloped the cup should be as well means that your flag that sticks above the hole will not be straight up but hang to one side. That will not look very nice.
Awesome project guys 👍👍
Great video. Any costs you can share. Or material list
Great job! What state is this work done?
Looks great
Bit more to it than I thought with all the base layers but I suppose if ya gunna do something ya might as well do it right and build it to last. Nice work. Don't think I'll be making one anytime soon though lol
Very nice putting green 🏌️♂️how much same size ???
shop.bellaturf.ca
Whyd I just watch this whole thing
Yep
How much money is it to get all supplys
Visit a Bella Turf dealer, they can help you out with everything you need. Bellaturf.ca has the details.
1st layer of sand... me thinking: ah darn there is gonna be a second layer....
I live in the Northeast US and am installing a putting green. I am wondering about using concrete around the cups. Most installations show using cement around the cup and you don't. Is that better without when you live in and area with snow and frost?
I don't do any golfing or putting or anything of the sort; but I was intrigued by the whole process. HAHAHA
The best video ever
Roughly how much would this cost material wise? And where can I get the synthetic terf? Website or link would be appreciated
Question. Why would you need a base over your fringe? The putting green I realize so the putts roll great but the fringe doesn’t make sense why u need to go thru all that
Hey, great video...that taught me how much work it takes to make a professional putting green....so what am I going to do? Research which grass makes the best putting green surface, order the turf, hire a specific golf course Gardner with the right lawnmower, and buy, not rent the only tool I will need, “THE HOLE MAKER”...I can change the hole positions at will, and will make sure to coverover the holes for debris and rain...once I get bored of the course, I can change the hole positions
These guys built and installed an awesome yard green: th-cam.com/video/UrXfeSEMans/w-d-xo.html
Wow great work! I am going to do this!
How much does that job cost. I need one asap. My big back yard is empty
awesome video
That looks like REALY hard work
Excellent work. Quality.
Thanks. Our install techniques have been the benchmark for the past 6 years. Tried and true. Been at this since 1999.
$40k worth of labour later and you have a putting green
And an artificial one at that. For that amount of time and labor, you could build an actual putting green.
Hardly. More like maybe a few grand. It's only like a day or 2's work. My mates a concrete layer and I'm sure he'd do it for a hell of a lot less then $40k
Or get a couple cases of beer, some of your golfing buddies, have a bbq and put em to work
@@johnmiller7682 Not a chance, in the long run too maintain/ have a mower to cut grass that low
What a performance!! Wouldn't do this if it made me Open Champion!
This is awesome!
18:45 makes me feel good!
Gnesta Cykel I’ll second that
Could a green like this handle real shots? Balls coming from 100+ yards- or would it dent the base?
Cool video.
Nice to see what goes in to it.
I would love to do 1 myself. But I'd prob make an ass if it.
Fair costly to get installed.
Should use a screed with a spirit level in it. Winning.
At the beginning it says you need a push broom. I only have a pull broom. Will that be ok?
At 18:00 they pull with the push broom, so you are actually ahead. Hope this helps (3 years later)
my yard already has soft sand on, can I just buy thick turf and put it on top and nail it?
ground tamp it , use 4 inch "U" nails and then hire a greenkeeper to cut the holes (they have the right tool to cut an install the cups) with good planning your putting in 8 hours.
Fun Fact: you didn't search for this video
I did...soooo...maybe not a fact haha
Just make a bigger hole and call it a swimming pool :-) In NZ we are in lockdown for 4 weeks minimum, golf course closed and no maintenance being done. Think I'll wait till it opens again as it would take me more than 4 weeks to do all this.
How much does it cost for you guys to install? That's what I learned to ask after watching this tutorial.
If you visit one of our dealers, they would be happy to connect you with a certified Bella Turf installer in your area.
@@BellaTurfDIY great job with the video i enjoyed watching
any chance of getting something near Denmark?? because we dont have any kits like this... and paying people do to the work is really expensive
Would you recommend using an existing concrete floor to a green like this?
Its an option. You'd need to drill holes in the concrete for your cups. If you want contour, it can be build with carved foam and /or concrete.
yah.........how much does it cost?
GREAT HOW TO VIDEO...............GOOD JOB SIR.
I would say, buy the actual turf cloth and add :
2B Limestone @ $15/t
2B Roadpack Limestone @ $12/t
Road Fines @ $8.50/t
Compactor Rental (PA State) @ $65/day (Rent on a Saturday for the extra day)
Sand's and silica's are cheap in a lot of areas, providing you buy in bulk (by the ton)
I do not golf, but my Buds do. I was thinking about making a 1 hole par 5 on the property. I got about 6 acre allocated for the hole........ Maybe :P I start doing this, then I will need a pond, pavilion, 4 more fire pits, the list goes on.......
Would love to see you do a video of it!
I noticed that the fringe was spiked in place but what holds the putting surface down?
The green itself is held in place by the amount of sand weighing it down (infill) as well as the cups set into the backing. Due to the thin profile of the backing on the green, it's best to not spike it in place as the hot/cold can cause it to expand and contract the slightest bit. This is also why we recommend leaving a 1/8" gap between green and fringe. You can however set the seam tape from your fringe seams a few inches under the edge of the green and glue it if it makes you feel better. It is rare that a green gets spiked, ball roll is far too important.
Hi Bella. I will be using nylon instead of proplene, so what could I do to secure the matting of the green to my base. I wnnt be needing sand infil for nylon, so wondering what to hold it down with. Any tips for allowing for shrinkage and expansion on the green? Also any idea whast clear crush is in aUK jargon, and road base and crusher fines? Thanks so much for advice, I really wish u were near me, I'd hire you guys for sure, this is the best green ive seen to date. And its this video that will guide my DIY install. Thx.
Bella Turf I was actually going to ask what the sand is for...but now I see!!! So cool!!!
How long did it take to sink all those putts.
Do you NOT recommend concreting the cups in place when in a Northern environment?
Correct. The frost will lift the cup. It is important to NOT use cement. If the base happens to shift over the winter and the cups do raise, they are easy to set back into place by tapping them down with a 2x4 and a hammer. If the concrete block were to lift, it stays up. I hope this helps. Good luck!
How did you cut your green and fringe? Did you do all free hand with a knife?
These kits are all pre-cut when you get them.
Hmm well mine i have to cut the shape of the green out. Any suggestions?
@@jayf2487 yep. I assume you have a rectangle piece of turf? Draw your ideal green shape on paper to scale or close. Transfer the shape to your putting green surface with chalk. I like to have a couple 20' lengths of 3/4" pvc pipe snapped together to bend and trace the curves smoothly. This requires extra sets of hands but is well worth the effort. Draw it till you love it, then cut. Use similar cutting motion to this example. th-cam.com/video/PD7GzeCEV2g/w-d-xo.html
Interested. I live also in Roanoke TX
Thanks! check them out at shop.bellaturf.ca
si the green is just held down by sand? no spiking the actual green?
The green stays put due to the sand. No perimeter spiking necessary. From hot to cold, some surfaces may slightly expand and contract, this creates ripples in the green.
What would suggest the maximum slope?
Why do we apply the layer sand over the grass
I am only interested in putting a putting green indoor. For outdoor, why don't just drive to the nearest golf course? It has much larger putting green, chipping are and bunkers. It is all free.
How many bags of sand needed for your 10×13 kit
Would be easier to put this on the ground that is already made out of gravel like concrete?
Well done!
I'd definitely buy it if the fringe were already connected. Probably require a bunch of new production methods but would be way simpler for the consumer. Looks like a pain in the ass lol
Check out our new install series here! New products, new tricks, broken into segments.
th-cam.com/video/WMpmF2ZWyxY/w-d-xo.html
So you don't need glue to hold the actual green down?
We use finishing nails. I’m almost certain they left the secure process out or simply skipped that step
What are the dimenstions of the putting surface
Fantastic video I understand now why they cost so much it’s one heck of a lot of work 🤭🏌️♂️👍
How satisfying was that
This was awesome and I want one!!!
Why would you put boulders around your putting green?
Did you watch the video? They used the boulders like a retaining wall because the slope was more than they wanted on the green.
is it possible to put a putting green above a short tree stump ?? this video shows a flat putting green. Wondering if it's possible for undulation like a tree stump
Are you certain the stump is no longer shifting? I would recommend removing it. If it were to shift even slightly beneath your green, the entire base would be flawed.
Longest video I've watched in 480p :)
I feel like it would have been easier to place the cups before building and build around them.
This is a common theory, however, you wont get the base to be as consistent around the cup if the cup is in the way of your compacting. The base will eventually sag around the cup and the ball will hit the side of the cup instead of dropping in. Good thought though.
wrecked!
how many square feet is the putting green?
I thought this would be a great idea to install in my back yard before watching this short documentary .
its safe to say after watching this that I do not want to do this myself. Great advertising lol
awesome
Use the extra dirt as a berm?
Legend has it, he's still compacting.... Lol nah but that's too much work. 😅 it came out great but IMHO it seems overdone with all those damn rocks. I figured a single layer and some Underlayment material would be good enough.
how much did this green cost
I guess this is why most putting greens are in the several thousands to install..
how long does it take
Pat Lee too long
God, we now have far too much time on our hands if we are watching the whole of this video as there is absolutely no way any of us are ever gonna make one of these ourselves. Please let the lock down end soon!!!
But really the same skills as making a patio deck ! Rocks sand green $2-3000 ?