[BigLeftyinAZ]

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

Before pics

[BigLeftyinAZ]

The Design we decided to go with

[choeppner]

I'm already jelous. LOL

[BigLeftyinAZ]

The yard after the hardscape and planting have been performed

[BigLeftyinAZ]

The Beginning stages of the building for the putting green

Day 1

[VA_Astra]

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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

Day 2 of the build

[choeppner]

That is looking really good

-Chris

[BigLeftyinAZ]

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

[choeppner]

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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

choeppner, on Oct 30 2008, 09:43 PM, said:

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?

[Redman]

That is awesome. Congrats!

[One_Putt_Blunder]

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

[Medicaptain]

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?

[pdobrove]

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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

Medicaptain, on Oct 30 2008, 10:29 PM, said:

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?

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.

[BigLeftyinAZ]

mbateman81, on Oct 30 2008, 10:25 PM, said:

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

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

[Medicaptain]

I will introduce myself by driving ya!

[tjy355]

BigLeftyinAZ, on Oct 30 2008, 10:37 PM, said:

... I didnt want a sand filled surface.

...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...

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!

[TM golf guy 182]

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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

tjy355, on Oct 31 2008, 11:02 AM, said:

BigLeftyinAZ, on Oct 30 2008, 10:37 PM, said:

... I didnt want a sand filled surface.

...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...

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!

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.

[blinden]

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

[celts5407]

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

[epixep]

First off, very impressive!

But no bunker

[SpinMill75]

Soooooo Nice!


So, when are you hosting the Golfwrx BBQ?

BYOP. Bring Your Own Putter!!!!

[DavidR]

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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

epixep, on Nov 1 2008, 09:34 AM, said:

First off, very impressive!

But no bunker

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.

[j0npeterson]

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?

[JanKo]

WOW, that´s a dream backyard.

enjoy it!

[QWKDTSN]

BigLeftyinAZ, on Nov 1 2008, 11:32 PM, said:

epixep, on Nov 1 2008, 09:34 AM, said:

First off, very impressive!

But no bunker

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.

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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

j0npeterson, on Nov 1 2008, 11:56 PM, said:

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?

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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

QWKDTSN, on Nov 2 2008, 03:56 PM, said:

BigLeftyinAZ, on Nov 1 2008, 11:32 PM, said:

epixep, on Nov 1 2008, 09:34 AM, said:

First off, very impressive!

But no bunker

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.

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

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

[Medicaptain]

"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

[BigLeftyinAZ]

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

[epixep]

BigLeftyinAZ, on Nov 2 2008, 07:56 PM, said:

QWKDTSN, on Nov 2 2008, 03:56 PM, said:

BigLeftyinAZ, on Nov 1 2008, 11:32 PM, said:

epixep, on Nov 1 2008, 09:34 AM, said:

First off, very impressive!

But no bunker

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.

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

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

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.

[drewlbk5231]

freakin awesome

[BigLeftyinAZ]

epixep, on Nov 11 2008, 03:58 PM, said:

BigLeftyinAZ, on Nov 2 2008, 07:56 PM, said:

QWKDTSN, on Nov 2 2008, 03:56 PM, said:

BigLeftyinAZ, on Nov 1 2008, 11:32 PM, said:

epixep, on Nov 1 2008, 09:34 AM, said:

First off, very impressive!

But no bunker

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.

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

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

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.

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

[El Crab]

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.

[jimbonecrusher]

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.

[BigLeftyinAZ]

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