We transformed our blank back yard into what we feel is our dream back yard.

Before pics

The Design we decided to go with

I'm already jelous. LOL

The yard after the hardscape and planting have been performed

The Beginning stages of the building for the putting green

Day 1

Looks awesome!! Cant wait to see it done!!

Day 2 of the build

That is looking really good

-Chris

The Finished product

Some of the hole measurements

(1-2) 26'7 1/2"
(1-4) 10'7"
(1-5) 18'2"
(1-3) 4'6"
(3-4) 16'3"
(3-2) 25"5"
(3-5) 9'7"
(4-2) 16'4"














A ground view Pic



Tee Line Turf



Rough Cut



Putting surface

WOW. How the heck did you talk the Missus into that. That's the best one I have seen yet. What is the ballpark on that?

-Chris

It was hard and easy. She wanted the pool,I didnt.
She wanted to go what I call extreme with the build of the yard.
I just said,If you want The pool and this extravagant yard,I Want it to incorporate a putting green.She said Ok.

Which part of the build do you want to know about?

That is awesome. Congrats!

Wow that is a pretty damn sweet set up. So when is the Golfwrx S.W. BBQ and putting contest??

We did a complete backyard remodel this year as well...EXCEPT the grassy area...we didnt touch that...next year....new green and chipping area....and check this....the wife is not a golfer...and SHE is the one encouraging me!

Just gotta stop ho'ing my gamer bag and I can afford it...

Big lefty?....what company did the putting surface?....SW Greens? or did the contractor just sub it out?

One of the coolest things I have ever seen... I want that once I get my own place Congrats looks amazing!

Didnt let the contractor sub it out.We went direct with the green.Sw Greens waasnt an option. I didnt want a sand filled surface.I tried to get Augusta grass and greens to do it,Except they didnt want to travel 2 hrs for the job and didnt come up with a good design. We choose synlawn's non sand filled product.

Putting is fine.Chipping is fine.Pitching isnt that hot.Doesnt react as well as I hope it would,but I knew the only way to get it to do that was to do the sand filled green.I am asking , if we add a touch of sand,if it would help out,but I dont want too much cause the speed might get to quick.Need to get a stimpmeter and test the speed of it.
When I will practice pitching ,I'll just use my chipping net and work on distance control and accuracy.

Anytime you want to make the 2 to 2 1/2 hour drive.

I will introduce myself by driving ya!

It looks like sand underneath? When you say "sand filled" do you mean adding sand on top of the surface ?

Also - is it flat or do you have any contours?

Looks great, by the way!

That is awesome! I would be outside everyday for far too long if I had one of those. Very cool.

With Sand filled greens , the fibers are about 2 inches tall.The only way to get it to stand up is to add sand.The non sand fill fibers are approx 1/2 tall. My green isnt completely flat,It does have some contours.You can see some of the contours in the pics.

Very nice! How do you like the golf course? My bro in law lives on East Copper Mesa court. His backyard faces the pool.



Brian

that looks amazing. i would be out there 24/7 if i was you. lol

First off, very impressive!

But no bunker

Soooooo Nice!


So, when are you hosting the Golfwrx BBQ?

BYOP. Bring Your Own Putter!!!!

That is incredible!! I would have a hard time going to work with one of these in the back yard.

I've thought about it,But didnt want the maintenance of sweeping the sand off the green all the time.Plus,I dont need to practice that shot.

Amazing.

You're very lucky! Enjoy it man!

After watching the build -- do you think it was something you would've been able to do yourself?

WOW, that´s a dream backyard.

enjoy it!

I guess playing in the desert you don't need much practice hitting out of sand!

Maybe a much smaller one,but I doubt it.Doesnt look like something , I'd recommend to do with no experience.

There is a major difference between the desert and bunker sand.

"There is a major difference between the desert and bunker sand."

I concur...take a few rocks out of your garden...throw it on your concrete driveway...drop a ball in the middle of it all and hit it...=Desert golf...a whole new level of "hardpan"

I think us Az people should lobby the USGA to allow 15 clubs....14 good ones and a "desert" club

I just think the fairways and rough should be just as wide as you would find on a normal course

A lot of courses (TPC Champions comes to mind) in Scottsdale have bunker sand that is about 1/4 of an inch deep, then hard clay. Not a fan of some courses because of it.

freakin awesome

Atleast they have sand. The few courses,ive played since my move-I wouldnt call sand.Its more like hard packed dirt with a ton of rocks to pebbles.Its disgusting

That's pretty sweet, though the little flags would go in the trash if it was my setup. I hate those things, and always take them out when I practice.

Greg,

Your green is perfect. Great speed, the lines roll true and consistant. The sand fill would make it check more realistic on pitch shots, but you can't get everything you want when you are doing a synthetic green.

In case you guys can't tell, Greg has one portion on the opposite side of the green that has synthetic grass that is about 1 1/2" long that will allow for a tee to be placed in it. Greg put a tee in the ground and I was blasting drivers over his wall into the desert. It was actually quite cool. It is also pretty sweet when it comes to hitting full irons with resistance that is as close to a real fairway as you can get.

It is an awesome setup to say the least and I am truly envious. I got to spend a few hours on putting on it a couple of weeks ago.

Jim, It was a blast to have you over.Anytime you are out this way,you will always be welcomed.

Dude...What do you do for a living and how do I do it? That is SWEET!

Wow thats the best Ive seen don. Congrats man.

You, my man, are one lucky dog. Sweet setup and great view. Your wife has to be pretty friggin' awesome to let you build your dream backyard. I nominate her for the golfwrx.com wife of the year award...

Thanks guys, Going overboard with the yard was her idea.I just said if we are spending this much money on the makeover,we could atleast have a putting green in there.

Putting green looks amazing! Puts my DIY job to shame.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?sh...;hl=Cherry+hill


How much did the whole putting green/tee area cost you?

I also agree with the chipping thing though, although I threw a thicker layer of sand between the turf and the crushed stone to get shots to stop better.

Your two holes look really cool.


Lets just say it wasnt cheap

GREAT stuff there man. I'm definitely going to be installing a green when I get out there and buy a house. I'm not looking forward to paying for it though.



I agree! Friggin' desert golf can be annoying. Miss it left...in the desert. Miss it right...in the desert. Bleh. I still love it out there though and can't wait to get back to AZ (Phoenix or Tucson...not sure yet) after I retire from the USAF later this year. My friend works out at the Ritz-Carlton. I can't wait to check that place out.

un-freakin-real! Nice job BigLefty! Extremely jeaous here! So is it safe to assume you have a huge putter collection too?

@BigLeftyinAZ, just to let you know, my Fiance really doesn't like you. I was looking at stuff like this and when I saw this the other day I said "MY FUTURE BACKYARD" and she grumbled and mumbled some stuff that would be starred out on the forums.