About Our Custom Putting Greens in Austin & Lakeway
Bring the golf course to your backyard with a custom-designed putting green built to professional specifications. Whether you want a single-hole practice green or a multi-hole layout with elevation changes and bunkers, our team creates an authentic golf experience in your own yard. Tournament-grade synthetic turf delivers true ball speed, consistent roll, and realistic feel, custom-contoured to your yard's natural slopes.
What You Actually Get
Engineered Performance
Specialty turf is not just green carpet. It is designed for specific uses: ball roll speed for putting greens, drainage rates for pet turf. Each surface is purpose-built for its job.
Purpose-built surfacesSafe for Pets & Kids
Non-toxic, lead-free materials with antimicrobial backing. Cleaner and healthier than natural grass surfaces that hold pesticides, fertilizers, and pests.
Non-toxic & lead-freeZero Maintenance
No mowing, watering, fertilizing, or re-sodding. Occasional rinsing and light brushing is all it takes. Your specialty surface stays perfect year-round.
Save 50+ hrs/yearReal Property Value
A custom putting green is a genuine upgrade that buyers notice. It differentiates your property in Austin's competitive market.
Boosts resale value60–70% Water Savings
Most Austin homeowners cut irrigation costs significantly after switching. In Texas summers with water restrictions, that adds up fast.
Saves ~70% on irrigationMore Usable Space
Turn an underperforming lawn into a backyard putting green. Your outdoor space becomes your favorite room.
Expand your living spaceWhy hello TURF
Specialty Expertise: From putting green speeds to contouring precision, we engineer every surface for its purpose.
Communication: You'll always know exactly where your project stands.
Reliability: We show up when we say we will. Every single time.
Expert Installers: Experienced turf crews, the same attentive service from first visit to final walkthrough.
Local Accountability: We're your neighbors in Austin. Our reputation is on every yard we touch.
Key Features
- Custom contours and realistic breaks
- True, consistent ball roll for accurate practice
- Professional-grade nylon or polypropylene turf
- Year-round playability in all weather conditions
- Chipping areas, fringe, and rough options available
- Custom hole placement and cup installation
- Adjustable Stimpmeter speeds (9–12) for realistic ball roll
- Custom contouring with breaks, swales, and undulations
- Multiple cup positions and removable flagsticks
- Fringe collar, chipping pads, and bunker options
- UV-stable, fade-resistant nylon and polyethylene fibers
- Professional base preparation with crushed aggregate
Benefits
Improve your short game without leaving home
Save on range fees and course green fees
Entertain guests with a unique backyard feature
Works in any size yard
Year-round practice regardless of weather
Significant property value enhancement
Our Installation Process
Request Your Quote
Fill out the form or call us directly. Tell us about your space, your goals, and your timeline. We respond within a few minutes during business hours.
Free Site Visit
We come to your property, measure the area, and walk through the right putting green solution for your space. No pressure, no commitment required.
Professional Installation
Our crew handles everything: from ground prep to final walkthrough. We don't leave until you're completely satisfied with the result. Most specialty projects are completed in just 1–3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a putting green cost?
Most professionally installed artificial turf projects typically range from $8 to $15 or more per square foot. Putting greens generally sit at the upper end, because the surface itself is a denser specialty product and the build includes contouring, cup installation and a more precise base than a standard lawn. Size and the number of breaks drive the rest.
What makes specialty turf different from regular lawn turf?
Specialty turf is engineered for specific uses. Putting green turf has shorter fibers for realistic ball roll and precise contouring. Each type is purpose-built — it is not just a different color of the same product.
How realistic are your putting greens?
Very realistic. We use tournament-grade turf with precise fiber density and height for authentic ball speed and roll. We can custom-contour the surface for breaks and slopes, add fringe areas, and install multiple cup positions. Many of our clients practice daily and report speeds comparable to real courses.
Does specialty turf get too hot in Austin's summer sun?
Yes. Artificial turf can become hot in direct sun, even with cooling technology. hello TURF offers cooling turf options on select products. Ask about TigerCool® Heat Reflective technology, which uses heat-reflective pigments in the yarn to help reduce heat buildup. It is not included with every installation. We will discuss product availability, shade and how you use your yard during your free consultation.
How does the base handle Hill Country terrain and drainage?
We build putting greens on a professional crushed aggregate base that is graded for proper drainage. Hill Country lots often have sloped terrain and rocky soil, and our base preparation accounts for those conditions so the surface drains properly during heavy rain without settling or shifting over time.
What happens after I submit a quote request?
A hello TURF specialist, often one of the owners directly, reaches out within a few minutes during business hours to discuss your project and schedule a free, no-pressure site visit at a time that works for you. There is no commitment required at that stage. We are here to answer questions and help you make the right decision.
Where We Install Putting Greens
hello TURF builds custom backyard putting greens throughout the greater Austin metro and Hill Country. Here is every city we serve, with details specific to each area.
Our Services
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote. We'll visit your property and provide a detailed estimate.