Recently had a small putting green installed in my backyard. I am not expecting it to be smooth as glass like a true putting green on a course, but have noticed that there are ridges or bumps throughout, including a couple
Of the pins with what I call “crowning” around the hole pushing ball away from pin about a 4-5” radius. Looking for any tips out there to help alleviate some of the bumpy surface. Again not expecting anything crazy, it’s recreational, but would like to have it smooth enough to prevent a putt putt-golf feel around the holes.
Woulda roller work? Or a tamp? Any insight greatly appreciated in advance.
by South-Actuator-2019
9 Comments
Mow it? Jk… did you use an epoxy or adhesive that might expand a bit in changing temps and humidity? It’s possible that it’s swollen up due to chemical changes
You had it installed?
Time to call the people who installed it and have them back out to fix their work.
Not normal…. That means they didn’t lay it down correctly. I’ve watched what felt like 100 of hours before I installed my own turf and putting green and I still don’t have any bubbles and it was my first time doing it.
What I did find is that I had to use a tamper on occasion around the holes. If they used concrete around the holes to secure the cup, then naturally it would be elevated because they didn’t dig enough. Get a tamper and tamp those around after some rain.
Another suggestion depending on how they installed it would be to try and lift some of the turf back up and stretch it to avoid the bumps.
How much did you pay for this install? Sorry to hear this happens. Dealing with a similar issue in my kitchen after a flooring install. Boards are all warping and of course they don’t want to fix.
Good luck!
i did my entire project myself. it was 3 years ago and it’s still perfect. i live in canada, and have harsh winters. so in the course of a year my temps go from sub-zero to 35-40c (easily over 100 f) and i have never had anything remotely close to the issues your image shows. i would surely hassle the installers and make them fix the horrible job that they did. otherwise, i would be leaving them a scathing review on google, and any other place you can find. that is not right at all. i have never seen a putting green with those turtle backs around the holes.
i guess if they just blow you off, you could try using a tamper to see if you can fix it. i suspect what has happened is that the quik-crete that you normally use to secure the holes has swollen and caused it to shift up.
i hope you can get it sorted out.
https://preview.redd.it/97clfodzs34g1.jpeg?width=1836&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f692845449aed3c56e05e59743ecbed2b3d5fe34
Did you use any infill?
The infill acts as a ballast and should prevent any wrinkles on a properly installed green. (Also, the quantity of infill should be much more than one would think.)
Fellow Arizonan?
The people who installed it did a terrible job, get them back to do it properly.
Two maybe three times a year playing about 50 to 60 rounds. It makes a difference for sure.
Get something heavy and shape it