Professional-grade backyard putting greens designed and built for golfers in Columbia, Lexington, and the SC Midlands.
For golfers in the Columbia and Lexington area, there’s no shortage of great courses to play – from Windermere Club and Old Lexington Golf Course to the courses around Lake Murray. But if you want to sharpen your short game consistently, nothing beats having a putting green in your own backyard. No tee times, no driving across town, no waiting – just step outside and start practicing.
Kingdom Turf Co. designs and installs custom putting greens that replicate the speed, roll, and feel of a real golf course. Using professional-grade nylon or polypropylene putting turf with precise Stimpmeter speeds, our greens are built to perform – not just look pretty. Every green is custom-designed to fit your space, your skill level, and your practice goals.
A putting green is more than a luxury – it’s a smart investment in your game, your property, and your outdoor living space.
Statistics consistently show that putting accounts for roughly 40% of all strokes in a round of golf. Having a practice green at home means you can work on lag putts, speed control, and breaking putts for 15–20 minutes every evening - the kind of consistent practice that dramatically lowers scores. Columbia-area golfers who install practice greens routinely report dropping 3–5 strokes from their handicap within the first season.
A well-designed putting green transforms an underused section of your yard into an elegant outdoor feature. Combined with landscape lighting, a fire pit, and patio seating, it becomes the centerpiece of your backyard entertainment area. It's a conversation starter at every cookout, neighborhood gathering, or family event.
Custom putting greens are a high-value landscaping upgrade that appeals to the strong golf culture in the Lexington-Columbia area. Homes near golf course communities like Windermere, Spring Valley, and Lake Murray consistently benefit from golf-oriented outdoor features that buyers actively seek out.
A putting green isn't just for serious golfers. It's a fun outdoor activity for kids, grandparents, and guests of all ages and skill levels. No equipment needed beyond a putter and a ball. It encourages time outdoors and away from screens - a win for the whole family.
Unlike natural grass greens that go dormant, thin out, or become too wet to use during South Carolina's cooler and wetter months, your synthetic putting green is ready to play 365 days a year. Morning frost? Gone in minutes. After a downpour? Drains instantly. February? Still rolling true.
No mowing, no fertilizing, no aerating, no overseeding, no fungicide treatments. Your putting green looks and performs perfectly with nothing more than an occasional brush to keep the fibers upright. Compare that to the time, cost, and expertise required to maintain a natural bentgrass or bermudagrass putting surface.
Putting green installation is more complex than standard turf. The sub-base contours determine how your ball breaks and rolls – it’s as much engineering as it is landscaping.
We visit your home, survey the space, discuss your skill level and practice goals, and design a custom green layout with specific break patterns, hole placements, and optional features like fringe zones and sand traps.
We excavate the area to depth, then sculpt the sub-base with precise contours and slopes that create the breaks and undulations in your green. This is the critical step that determines ball roll quality.
We install compacted crushed stone and a fine-grade leveling layer that provides both a stable putting surface and excellent drainage - critical for year-round performance in the South Carolina climate.
We roll out the professional-grade putting surface, install regulation cups and flagsticks, add the fringe border, apply specialty sand infill for true ball speed, and perform final roll testing to verify Stimpmeter readings.
Every Kingdom Turf Co. putting green is a custom project designed from scratch for your specific space and goals. Here’s what comes standard with every installation:
Custom putting green installations typically range from $12 to $20 per square foot, depending on size, complexity of contours, number of holes, and additional features like fringe zones or sand traps. A typical 200–400 square foot putting green generally costs between $3,000 and $8,000 installed. We provide free on-site estimates with detailed pricing. Check our cost guide for more information.
Very realistic. Our professional-grade putting turf is manufactured specifically for true ball roll and consistent speed. We tune our greens to a Stimpmeter reading of 10–12, which matches the speed of a well-maintained country club green. The nylon fibers are dense, short-cut, and directionally neutral – so your ball rolls straight and true, with breaks determined by the sub-base contours we sculpt during installation.
We can build putting greens in surprisingly compact spaces. A functional practice green can be as small as 100 square feet (roughly 10′ × 10′), though most clients prefer 200–500 square feet for a more challenging and versatile practice experience. We design around your available space – side yards, backyards, courtyards, and even rooftop terraces can all work.
Yes – and we strongly recommend it. We install a fringe zone around the putting surface using a taller, denser turf that mimics the rough or fairway cut. This allows you to practice chip shots, bump-and-runs, and pitches onto the green. Some clients also add a sand bunker section for greenside bunker practice. It’s the ultimate backyard short game practice facility.
Most backyard putting greens are completed in 2–4 days. The timeline depends on size, contour complexity, and any additional features. Day one typically involves excavation and sub-base preparation. Day two is sub-base sculpting and compaction. Day three is turf installation and finishing. We provide a clear schedule during your consultation.
Minimal. We recommend brushing the surface every few weeks with a stiff-bristled broom to keep the fibers upright and prevent any compaction from heavy foot traffic. Leaf removal with a blower keeps the surface clean. No mowing, no watering, no chemical treatments – ever. The putting surface maintains its speed and consistency for 15+ years with this simple routine.
Get a free, no-obligation design consultation for your backyard putting green. We’ll visit your property, discuss your vision, and create a custom plan tailored to your space and game.
