http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green The Weblog of Erik J. Barzeski Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:40:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green#comment-52220 Jeff Hartford Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:31:19 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green/#comment-52220 These plans were helpful, but I think there are better ways to put contour into a putting green than putting shims under the sides. I am going to make a 12' x 20' putting green for a modified "golf club" I am putting together. I own a Fullswing Golf simulator and will have that available for year round use to a total of 60 players on a swipe key system. Thought I would add a realistic putting green. Will be using 2x 8's like you, but around that 12x20 frame, I will be building a 2 x 10" frame. This will function as a "lip" to keep the balls in, and add stability. I will be using a tongue in groove particle board (3/4) finished on one side for stability. Had thought about 3/4 " MDF and have the equipment to T & G it, but a builder friend suggested this. To add contour (and a little goes a long way- no Pete Dye breaks here) I will take mortar, and build some gentle contour. The real key is the surface. I think the finest true to life surface is the NP-50 nylon putting surface made by STI (Synthetic Turf International) out of Jupiter, FLA. It is extremely durable and putts around 10-11. It is not cheap, but if you need to save some money you can ask them about selected seconds that may have a slight visual defect, or a roll end piece. I am confident this will give me a putting surface that will be a tremendous and realistic practice facility. Will also have the inserts that will make the cups an inch smaller for developing laser like accuracy for 3-6 footers. Will post a pick but think the surface is awesome and will make for a world class green. Jeff Hartford These plans were helpful, but I think there are better ways to put contour into a putting green than putting shims under the sides. I am going to make a 12' x 20' putting green for a modified "golf club" I am putting together. I own a Fullswing Golf simulator and will have that available for year round use to a total of 60 players on a swipe key system. Thought I would add a realistic putting green. Will be using 2x 8's like you, but around that 12x20 frame, I will be building a 2 x 10" frame. This will function as a "lip" to keep the balls in, and add stability. I will be using a tongue in groove particle board (3/4) finished on one side for stability. Had thought about 3/4 " MDF and have the equipment to T & G it, but a builder friend suggested this. To add contour (and a little goes a long way- no Pete Dye breaks here) I will take mortar, and build some gentle contour. The real key is the surface. I think the finest true to life surface is the NP-50 nylon putting surface made by STI (Synthetic Turf International) out of Jupiter, FLA. It is extremely durable and putts around 10-11. It is not cheap, but if you need to save some money you can ask them about selected seconds that may have a slight visual defect, or a roll end piece. I am confident this will give me a putting surface that will be a tremendous and realistic practice facility. Will also have the inserts that will make the cups an inch smaller for developing laser like accuracy for 3-6 footers. Will post a pick but think the surface is awesome and will make for a world class green. Jeff Hartford

]]> http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green#comment-14200 D.StJean Wed, 03 May 2006 01:51:01 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green/#comment-14200 Do you have any plans for a smaller putting green? Do you have any plans for a smaller putting green?

]]> http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green#comment-14199 Erik J. Barzeski Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:42:24 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green/#comment-14199 I made them up myself. I made them up myself.

]]> http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green#comment-14198 Alan Friedler Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:17:54 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/03/02/building_my_own_putting_green/#comment-14198 where did u get the plans? where did u get the plans?

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