Backyard Putting Green Ideas

If you’re looking to create the perfect backyard space to practice your short game, you’re in the right place.

As the nation’s leading provider of synthetic turf putting greens and putting courses, we’re excited to share some of our work with you.

Check out these examples to get inspired for your next project.

Shed With Bunker

Here’s a small 4-hole putting green with a sand trap. It’s next to a stylish, fully finished outdoor shed, creating a charming and inviting atmosphere.

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Bamboo Garden

Set within a lush bamboo grove, this small, circular 4-hole putting green offers a cozy, tucked-away spot for practicing putts. With a young golfer on the course, it highlights a family-friendly space surrounded by natural greenery.

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Poolside Landscaping

With stylish stone landscaping, this poolside putting green is perfectly positioned next to a spacious walk-out basement and swimming pool. The setup offers a seamless flow from the house to the outdoor amenities, creating an exciting place for relaxation and practice.

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Backyard Putting Course

Why not bring the luxury of a full putting course to your own backyard? This large-scale setup provides ample space for perfecting your short game, creating a private, high-end golf experience right at home.

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3-Hole With Trampoline

This small, 3-hole putting green blends seamlessly into the minimal backyard setup, complete with a nearby trampoline for added family fun. The clean, simple design creates a relaxed and inviting space for all ages.

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Multi-Level Countryside

Set against a scenic countryside backdrop, this putting green offers a relaxing space with a view. A lawn area sits at the top, leading to a steep, multi-level drop-off that transitions to the expansive green below, creating a dynamic layout for both practice and enjoyment.

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Upscale & Stylish

This upscale putting green is nestled into a beautifully landscaped yard, matching the home’s stylish architecture. With stone accents, lush plants, and clean pathways, it adds a touch of luxury to the backyard.

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Small Fenced 4-Hole

This small, 4-hole putting green is a perfect setup for limited spaces, enclosed by a wooden fence for added privacy. With minimal undulation, it offers a straightforward, budget-friendly solution for practicing at home without needing a large footprint.

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Cabin Driveway

Built right into a circular driveway, this one-of-a-kind putting green brings a creative blend of form and function to the cabin’s entrance. It turns the driveway into a statement-making feature that stands out from the moment you arrive.

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Simple Countryside

Putting with a view! Set in the open countryside, this simple green offers a relaxed spot to practice while taking in the scenic landscape. Perfect for a quick break between farm tasks, it adds a touch of fun to the wide-open fields.

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Large & Landscaped

Surrounded by a classic white picket fence, this large 5-hole putting green is beautifully landscaped with stone accents and lush greenery. The expansive layout provides plenty of room to practice and enjoy the outdoors in a well-designed, scenic space.

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Clean & Modern

This clean, modern putting green sits seamlessly against the backdrop of a well-kept home and open landscape. With its minimalist design and sleek lines, it offers a stylish space for practice while blending perfectly into a scenic, peaceful setting.

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Kidney-Shaped Poolside

This kidney-shaped putting green sits perfectly alongside the sleek patio and pool, creating a seamless blend of relaxation and play. The layout offers a smooth, inviting transition between the poolside and putting area, making it an ideal setup for outdoor enjoyment.

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Natural Landscape

This putting green blends naturally into the landscape, built around the existing trees and rocks to keep the yard’s character intact. It’s a seamless design that works with the surroundings, creating a space that feels intentional and effortless.

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Outdoor Rec Area

This outdoor recreation area has it all—a 4-hole putting green with a smooth, level surface for easy practice and a pickleball court right next to it. It’s a setup made for fun, with plenty of space for kids to play and families to enjoy time together in a fun, active setting.

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Putting Green Installation Services

We are American Greens, and every putting green you just saw is part of our work. Since 1999, we’ve been transforming backyards with custom, tour-quality synthetic greens that bring the course experience home.

From small, private greens to expansive putting courses, we handle every detail to create a space that’s uniquely yours. If these examples from our installation portfolio sparked some inspiration, let’s make it happen.

With over a million square feet of turf installed, we’re here to design a green that fits your vision perfectly. Click to learn more about or services or get in touch with us today.

Long family enjoying the first ever American Greens putting green in 1999.