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Iron Chef
03-06-2017, 8:56pm
When I moved into this house, I wanted...and got...a small yard. I knew I'd have a space to cookout, but it's not good for much else. AND I wanted zero maintenance. The pellet smoker and the grill go on the patio...so what to do, what to do? Heyyyyyyy....why not have a putting green!!!

I have a 25 year guarantee on the color, it's pet safe (including cleanup) and no mowing. WOOHOOOOOO!!!!

They start by digging up 4" of topsoil:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20170303_091143_zpsqelgzyff.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20170303_091116_zpst0hiw0np.jpg

Next they fill with crushed granite for stability and drainage and compact it down:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20170303_132134_zpsgcsowuwl.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20170303_133500_zpssyhhzlhu.jpg

A layer of sand is spread over the granite, then the turf goes down, then green and black synthetic sand on top for the final fill:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20170306_164313_zpsippqxfqe.jpg

Putting whenever I want.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20170306_191554_zpsvpdyz3d4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20170306_191604_zpsp7r4aepb.jpg

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C5SilverBullet
03-06-2017, 8:57pm
That's bad ass.
JRD77VET
03-06-2017, 8:59pm
That looks pretty damn nice :cool1:

So in 2 or 3 years you have the company back in to alter the lay of the putting green? :D
MrPeabody
03-06-2017, 9:04pm
Very nice!
DAB
03-06-2017, 9:16pm
Needs a windmill :leaving:
DAB
03-06-2017, 9:16pm
And a sign: IC's putt putt and BBQ.
snide
03-06-2017, 9:16pm
You get a hole in one yet?
Fasglas
03-06-2017, 9:37pm
When's the first tournament?
Black94lt1
03-06-2017, 10:07pm
Very cool! :dance:
VatorMan
03-06-2017, 10:18pm
I'm pretty sure why they were covering their face vato. Le Migre !!
Norm
03-06-2017, 10:50pm
That is cool. :seasix:
Bill
03-06-2017, 10:59pm
I'm pretty sure why they were covering their face vato. Le Migre !!

Unless we are deporting the French now, it's La Migra. Other than that small pick....


:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Iron Chef
03-06-2017, 11:00pm
So in 2 or 3 years you have the company back in to alter the lay of the putting green? :D

At $11 per sq. ft.? ahhhhhh no. :D

You get a hole in one yet?

Why do you think I made this. It's the only way I can!

I'm pretty sure why they were covering their face vato. Le Migre !!

The owner of the company was at the job site today and he actually offered up that all of his workers have valid green cards and have been with him for at least five years. I was impressed!
Cybercowboy
03-06-2017, 11:00pm
Tiny bit jealous here!
Iron Chef
03-06-2017, 11:01pm
Tiny bit jealous here!

You can use it anytime you like. :rofl:
Chuck A
03-07-2017, 12:10am
very cool, indeed
Millenium Vette
03-07-2017, 12:21am
It looks great Chef, nice use of the space. :cool:
mrvette
03-07-2017, 5:56am
It looks great Chef, nice use of the space. :cool:

YES, I totally agree, be nice to do that with MY back yard, but it's a 1/4 acre lot.....oh well....

:dance:
RonC5
03-07-2017, 7:38am
Brings new meaning to "puttering around in the back yard".
Jeff '79
03-07-2017, 7:42am
The lack of a suitable water hazard is distressing.

Nice job otherwise. :seasix:
Iron Chef
03-07-2017, 9:42am
The lack of a suitable water hazard is distressing.

I don't need any help in making my short game any crappier than it is. :lol:
OddBall
03-07-2017, 9:57am
:cool1: Shot under par yet?
Cybercowboy
03-07-2017, 12:16pm
It's not totally level is it? I'd want it to have some hills and valleys.
Kevin_73
03-07-2017, 12:20pm
The lack of a suitable water hazard is distressing.


Just let him know before you go over there to play, I'm sure he can let the dog out to leave you plenty of "hazards" to play around. :lol:
mrvette
03-07-2017, 12:32pm
If you don't have a full size pool, put a hot tub in the ground.....call it a hot hazard......

:seasix:
Iron Chef
03-07-2017, 1:16pm
:cool1: Shot under par yet?

Can't even spell it. :rofl:

It's not totally level is it? I'd want it to have some hills and valleys.

I prefer to call them mounds. :D

Just let him know before you go over there to play, I'm sure he can let the dog out to leave you plenty of "hazards" to play around. :lol:

I've trained the dog to clean up after herself. Zero maintenance, remember? :rofl:
Defib1961
03-07-2017, 1:42pm
:seasix:Jim is going to wonder where the cart path is.
Iron Chef
03-07-2017, 1:53pm
:seasix:Jim is going to wonder where the cart path is.

He's already said he's leaving a putter here full time. :D
boracayjohnny
03-07-2017, 2:55pm
:seasix:Jim is going to wonder where the cart path is.

He's already said he's leaving a putter here full time. :D

There's a name I haven't heard in a while, BuckyThreadKiller. Some folks ya miss see posting and he's one of them. Mike, what's he up to lately?
OddBall
03-07-2017, 3:50pm
When can we expect a video of the first tournament?
MrPeabody
03-07-2017, 4:45pm
Having that in the yard is what I would call some real strong incentive to keep the dog shit picked up.:yesnod:
OldSarge
03-07-2017, 8:50pm
Kool !!!
Iron Chef
03-07-2017, 11:59pm
There's a name I haven't heard in a while, BuckyThreadKiller. Some folks ya miss see posting and he's one of them. Mike, what's he up to lately?

He's doing fine. Golf, wings and ballgames are our primary functions. I really never asked him why he doesn't post, and we don't talk about Corvette related stuff much. He doesn't drive his that much anymore and I don't own one.