Many golfers have problems with their putting game, and want to get in more practice. It's sometimes difficult to get out to the golf course, and golfers try to find a surface on which to practice. If you want to improve your putting game, building a putting green inside your house. With a few tools and basic materials, you can begin to become a putting master in your living room.
Step 1
Build a rectangular frame by placing two 96-inch pieces and two 92-inch piece of 2-by-8 wood on the floor where the putting surface is to be created. The pieces should rest on their 2-inch side, with the shorter pieces inside of the longer ones. Place the carpenter's square on each corner of your rectangle to make sure they are all square. Place a level on top of each board to ensure they are all level. Drill two holes in a vertical line through the sides of the 96-inch pieces into the ends of the 92-inch pieces with a 3/16-inch bit, and attach the boards together with 3-inch wood screws.
Step 2
Measure 4 feet along one of the 96-inch pieces of wood to find the center of the frame. Make a mark at this location on top of the wooden beam. Place another piece of 92-inch 2-by-8 wood in the center of the frame, so that it is parallel to the 92-inch edge pieces, and the center of the board is even with the center of the frame. Drill two vertical pilot holes with the 3/16-inch bit through the 96-inch pieces and into the ends of the center 92-inch brace. Attach the 92-inch center brace to the frame by driving screws through the holes.
Step 3
Measure 15 1/2 inches from the center line you drew in both directions along the 96-inch piece of wood, and place two more lines. Continue measuring in the same direction from these lines an additional 16 inches, and draw two additional lines. You should now have four lines on the edge piece, two on each side of the center mark. Place the final four 92-inch pieces of 2-by-8 wood in the frame at these locations, and attach them to the frame in the same manner as you did the center piece.
Step 4
Place the pieces of 3/4-inch plywood on top of the open frame so that they completely cover it. The two pieces should meet in the center over the 2-by-8 center brace piece. Screw these pieces to the frame by driving 1-inch wood screws spaced 3 inches apart through the top of the boards into the frame. Drive screws through the plywood into the frame braces to give added support.
Step 5
Mark the location of your holes. The holes should be near the edges of the platform you just built, to give you the maximum amount of distance to the hole.
Step 6
Drill out the holes that you marked with the hole saw. The hole saw will attach to the drill as a bit. Make sure you completely go through the plywood.
Step 7
Place the putting cups over the holes to get an idea of fit. The holes should be just smaller than the cups. Sand down the holes with sand paper until they are just bigger than the cups. Place the cup back over the hole, and set a board or book over the cup. Hammer the flat surface to force the cup into the hole.
Step 8
Cover the plywood surface with carpet glue, spreading it with a trowel. Place the roll of putting green at one end, and slowly roll it out over the putting green frame. Make sure that the putting green surface has no bumps or sags. Allow the glue to dry.
Step 9
Cut away any excess putting green surface that hangs off the edges of the frame with a razor. Gently press the surface of the putting green until you find your holes. Poke holes in the putting green surface with the razor, and cut away any of the surface that is covering the hole.
Step 10
Build an 8-foot square frame with the four pieces of PVC pipe and four elbow pieces. Place this on top of the putting green area to create a border that will stop your balls from rolling off. Drill holes in all of the corners with the 3/16-inch bit, and screw it into the frame by driving 3-inch wood screws through the PVC pipe and into the wood of the frame.
Tips and Warnings
- Try to get putting green surface is a bit wider than your frame. It is easier to cut away the excess than to try to add sections. Place the holes where ever you want them, but remember to keep them toward the edges. For extra help in making the carpet flat, place flat, heavy objects like large books or bricks on top of the surface while the glue is drying.
- Use the level throughout this process repeatedly to make sure the surface is level. If not, you may not have a flat surface on which to practice.
Things You'll Need
- Two pieces of wood, 2 inches by 8 inches and 96 inches long
- Seven pieces of wood, 2 inch by 8 inches and 92-inches long
- Two pieces of 3/4-inch plywood, 48 inches by 96 inches
- 3 inch wood screws
- 1 inch wood screws
- Drill with 3/16-inch bit and screwdriver bit
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Level
- Carpenter's square
- Sandpaper
- Hammer
- Flat board or book
- Trowel
- Carpet glue
- 4 1/8-inch hole saw blade
- Three putting green cups
- Razor blade
- Four 3/4-inch pieces of PVC pipe, 96 inches long
- Four 3/4-inch PVC elbow connectors
- Putting green surface
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