Or you could acquire something really cool, like your own home putting green. Any number of companies can install one for you, using low-maintenance artificial turf.

Work on Your Short Game and Build Your Own Backyard Putting Green. Can't get out to the golf course? Just bring the green home. By Popular Mechanics Editors Published: Jun 19, 2021 9:00 AM EDT.

Dig up your lawn. Dump crushed gravel and run a plate compactor (they're cheap to rent, like $30 a day) over the surface to form a smooth base. Set down landscape fabric. Use a post-hole digger to ...

In all, a backyard putting green may affect your home's resale value, ... Read more: 50 Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas That Will Transform Your Space.

No two golfers are alike. But many of us share similar ambitions. We’d be happy breaking 80.We wouldn’t decline an invite to Augusta.And if we had our druthers, our home would have a backyard ...