Backyard Putting Greens in South Bend, IN
Synthetic Turf Putting Greens Built Into Your Outdoor Living Space
A Backyard Everyone Wants to Use
A patio is a great place to sit, but it gives the family little to do. A putting green adds something to play with every day, for golfers and for everyone else.
Richard Carroll, RC Outdoor’s owner, has one at his own house. In his words, it makes the yard an interactive space for everyone, even the kids.
Putting Greens Planned With Your Patio
RC Outdoor builds backyard putting greens in South Bend, Granger and nearby communities. Each green is a synthetic turf installation shaped to fit your yard and set right beside the patio, so the green and the seating area work as one space. A green is one part of our landscape design service.
On one recent project, the patio was built with Unilock Olde Quarry blocks and Beacon Hill pavers with a Mattoni accent, and the green wraps along the patio edge. On another, a sand play area for the kids doubles as the bunker for the green.
The surface is only part of the job. We assess grading, drainage and the base under the turf, then plan edges and transitions to the surrounding hardscape.
Daily practice at home: Putt a few balls before work or after dinner.
Something for the kids: A green and a sand area give children their own part of the yard.
Less lawn to mow: Synthetic turf replaces grass that needs mowing and watering.
Built to match: The green follows the shape of your patio and garden beds.
Planned for drainage: Base and grading are set so water moves off the surface.
Why Homeowners Add a Green
How We Build Your Putting Green
1) On-Site Assessment
We walk your property, check grading, drainage, soil and sun, and talk through where the green and patio should sit.
2) Design and Layout
We lay out the shape, cup locations and edges. Our 3D design service shows the green and patio together before work begins.
3) Excavation and Base
We remove grass and topsoil, then install a weed barrier and a compacted gravel base. Before any digging, utility lines are marked through Indiana 811.
4) Turf and Final Walkthrough
We install and seam the turf, add infill and walk the finished green with you, including care and cleaning tips.
Paver patios: Seating right at the edge of the green.
Artificial turf: Turf play areas, pet zones and lawns around the green.
Lawn replacement: Replace the rest of the grass with low-maintenance turf.
Landscape lighting: Light the green and paths for evening use.
Pair Your Green With
Our Service Areas
Granger • South Bend • Elkhart • Notre Dame • Roseland • Georgetown
& Surrounding Areas
What Homeowners Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Most of the greens we build sit right beside a paver patio, and we plan the edge where the turf meets the pavers.
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Drainage depends on site conditions and base preparation. We assess grading and drainage before installation and inspect the finished green at the walkthrough.
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Less than grass, but some. Debris removal and attention to drainage keep it playing well, and we explain care at the final walkthrough.
RC Outdoor designs and builds putting greens for homes in South Bend, Granger and nearby communities, as part of a patio or on their own.
Call (574) 440-3001 to set up an on-site consultation.
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