DIY Build Plan
Indoor Putting Green DIY Build Plan – Camry Carpet, as Touted by PGA Tour Pros
An indoor putting green could be extremely valuable. It could be for you, or it could also be a practice area for your son/daughter.We at Camry see it as an investment. There’s no better feeling than putting at home while watching the game or the weather isn’t cooperating. An indoor putting green is not appreciated enough until it’s 100+ degrees outside or below 0 and freezing!
Oh and, here’s a cool thing about the material we use….
Camry Carpet is used by PGA Tour Pros!
Ben Crane first touted Camry carpet in 2015…
“Golf Digest Article Ben Crane touts Toyota Camry trunk carpet as the best indoor putting surface. Seriously”
By John Strege
September 10, 2015
Webb’s Putting Area on an episode of Feherty on Golf Channel
If you have some pretty basic tools lying around and are at least a little handy, you can do this no sweat. For reference, a 4’x15′ green like the one below would cost ~$250 to build – carpet and all materials in!
Links to the exact items I purchased to build this green will also be listed.
Before you get to the DIY Plan, Here are some photos of customer projects to get an idea of what we are building!
Here's the Build Plan
2×4 Framing
2×4 frame, 2×4 horizontal beams for support (typically 1.5′ – 2.5′ feet apart)
3/4” Particle Board Base
Particle board or Plywood works. 1/2″ or 3/4″ are ideal.
Underlay
You Have an Option to add an underlayment or carpet padding for softness on the feet and heat retention, just as you would with normal carpet.
These underlayments feel great on the feet and greatly reduce any sound of your putting green.
Foam underlayment For 4.5' width greens
Drill Holes
Drill holes using hole saw – 4 1/4″. Product link: https://amzn.to/3eQ53Ar
Apply Carpet
Product link: https://camrygolf.com/product/54″-x-180″-roll/
- ROBERTS 6700 glue for use when applying camry carpet without padding. Spread this finely with a 1/16" trowel and unroll the camry carpet on to achieve an even applicaiton. https://www.homedepot.ca/product/roberts-6700-946ml-indoor-outdoor-carpet-adhesive-and-glue/100012550
Try to apply only 3-6 feet at a time. This process does not need to be rushed. No pressure down on carpet other than a book to flatten it out.
Let dry.
Cut Cup Holes
Slit a small ‘X’ in the carpet with an Exacto knife where the Holes are and slide in Regulation cups for a Flush Look.
Regulation Cups should be bought 4″ deep. Product Link: https://camrygolf.com/product/4-regulation-size-putting-cup-1-piece/
Add Break
Use Furniture levers!
These Levelers are the easiest way to add undulation to make right to left, or even slower uphill putts.
Link to product:https://amzn.to/3kT7S7s
A Couple of Notes
• Build it where you want to use it if you can. It will be awkward to move if you have narrow corridors.
• You can adjust this build to whatever size you want to make it.The only tricky part may be making sure the underlayment is perfectly flush if you have to use more than 1 piece.We suggest planning 4′ width increment greens since the particle board comes at 4′ standard from local shops.
• Camry carpet is the best roll, and also shaves off about $100 vs the Big Moss artifical turf. Simply choose out the sizing you need from our Shop, or email us at camrygolfgreens@outlook.com for custom sizing. Prices are going to vary
and we always do our best to get the best price.
• Slit an X in the carpet! people try to make the mistake of cutting out a
perfect circle- thats a NO-NO. This will save you a lot of trouble and
it will no doubt be cleaner than you or I can do it. Use an exacto knife and make the x just large enough for the cups to slide in flush with the carept wedge in between the cup and wood.
• Use tarp to cover if you are placing it outside.
• With these dimensions, you can comfortably practice up to a 15ft putt and add break to it if you want. The material rolls at 11 speed, but you can
use the furniture levels on one end to hit uphill putts rolling at 7-1 speed(ITS AMAZING).
Links to the products used
• 1/16″ Trowel – Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3x4pgsv
• Hole Saw –Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3JfJSqU
• Furniture Levelers – Amazon https://amzn.to/3kT7S7s
• Regulation 4″ Deep Cups – https://camrygolf.com/product/4-regulation-size-putting-cup-1-piece/
• Camry Carpet Putting Surface – https://camrygolf.com/product/4-5-x-16-roll/
• Foam Underlayment – https://www.homedepot.ca/product/trafficmaster-100-sq-ft-48-inch-x-25-ft-x-3-32-inch-2-in-1-foam-underlayment-for-laminate-and-engineered-wood-flooring/1000404555
• 3MCarpet/ Wood All purpose Adhesive – Amazon, HOME DEPOT also had. https://amzn.to/36ZYarT
- ROBERTS 6700 glue for use when applying camry carpet without padding. Spread this finely with a 1/16" trowel and unroll the camry carpet on. https://www.homedepot.ca/product/roberts-6700-946ml-indoor-outdoor-carpet-adhesive-and-glue/1000125508
Additional sizing, visit our shop.https://camrygolf.com/shop/If you still can’t find the right dimension to cover your area, email camrygolfgreens@outlook.com for quick response.
