Step 1- Deciding the placement of the putting green

• Take a string or extension cord and lay it out in the desired area and shape. Our most common used synthetic turf is 13 ft wide and the Premier is 15 ft wide. So you will need to keep these widths in mind (12, 24, 36 ft wide) unless you plan on cutting and seaming rolls (if this is your plans please refer to steps9-12 first).

• It Would be recommended to practice your golf game to make sure that the area you have choosen is the perfect fit.

• Use spray paint to outline the perimeter. This will be used as a reference point where your decomposed granite material will be placed.

Step 2- Removing the Sod

• Whether you have an in-ground or above ground install you will need to use a sod cutter or shovel to remove the grass that is in the marked area.

• Remove any loose debris after sod has been removed.

Step 3- Prepare Ground

• Compact the ground using your plate compactor. This is done to insure that you have a flat and solid base for the decomposed granite

• Lay out the weed barrier on top of the ground where you will be installing the putting green. The weed barrier acts like a cloth so it does not allow the decomposed granite base material to sink into the ground.

Step 4- Adding the Border

• Make sure you distribute the decomposed granite using a rake spreader it will be easier to insure that the sub based material stays flat.

• Use a shovel to move large amounts of the decomposed granite material and the flat side of the rack to smooth it out. Helpful hint: A good rule of thumb is a 1 inch drop for every 10-12 ft in length.

Step 5- Compacting The Decomposed Granite

• Make sure that the decomposed granite is properly compacted if not it will cause irregularities on the surface of your putting green and this will cause affects on the roll of you ball.

• With a hose, spray the decomposed granite lightly. Do not saturate it.

• Now compact the decomposed granite to ensure you have a solid compaction and make sure you do this several times. If there are any bumps, ridges or dips smooth them out with your rack or shovel you can also use a 2x4 to level the decomposed granite. Helpful Hint: The goal is to keep the surface consistently smooth and solid. Also understand that a 1 in rise over 1 to 2 ft will add a lot of contour once the putting green is added.

• Keep in mind that artificial lawns are suppose to fit like a glove to the surface. If you add too much slope the ball will roll fast and may roll off your green. A good basic guideline is for every 10 to12 ft in length the decomposed granite will drop the slope 1 in.

Step 6- Install The Cups

• Arrange the cups on the decomposed granite.

• Mark the place where the cups will be permanently placed. This can be done by applying pressure to each cup and rotating it this will cause a small indentation to the decomposed granite and this will be used a marker or reference point.

• Using a small hand shovel dig a small hole that is at least 2 inches larger around than the cup itself. Because your cups are 6 in tall you will need to make your hole 6 in above the top of the decomposed granite material.

• Add fast drying concrete mix powder around the entire outside perimeter.

• Use the handle of your hand shovel to pack down the mix. Leave 1 in of the cup exposed.

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