Updated November 2026
A backyard putting green costs more per square foot than a lawn. For what an installed lawn costs, see artificial turf cost. The cost of your green depends on its size, the slopes you build in and the number of cups, and every price is a quote for your site.
Want a number for your green? Get a free quote from AGL Grass, or in the US, find a dealer.
Putting green cost per square foot
The installed price covers the base, the putting surface, the sand finish and labour. Most of what makes a green roll true is underneath: a compacted, graded base that stays level and drains. That is why we quote installed prices, and why a green costs more per square foot than a lawn.
What changes the price
Size. The bigger the green, the more base, surface and labour. Per square foot, larger greens usually cost less.
Base and slopes. A flat, firm spot is the simplest build. Built-in breaks or a sloped yard add base work.
Cups. Each cup is cut and set into the base, so more holes mean more work.
Fringe and chipping area. A collar of Kent Fringe Grass frames the green and lets you practise chips onto it. It adds area and cost.
Access. Tight side yards or no machine access mean more of the base goes in by hand.
Your quote depends on your site. Planning the shape first? See backyard putting green design ideas.
Sand and ball roll
Our Golf Leisure Putting Green uses silica sand infill, which sets ball speed and roll. It is a 40 oz per square yard nylon surface with a 9/16″ pile. For what to look for in a surface, see how to choose artificial putting green turf.
Upkeep costs
After install, upkeep is mostly your time: clear leaves, rinse now and then, and brush the surface so the sand stays even. There is no mowing, watering or fertilizing. Our artificial putting green maintenance guide covers it season by season.
DIY or professional install
A kit costs less up front, but the base decides how the green rolls for years. If you are weighing it, our guide to a DIY backyard putting green shows what the work involves. For a green built and warrantied for you, see our artificial putting green installation.
Frequently asked questions about backyard putting green cost
It depends on the size, the slopes and the number of cups. AGL Grass quotes every green for its site.
More than a lawn, which runs about $10 to $15 per square foot installed in Canada (see artificial turf cost). Larger greens usually cost less per square foot than small ones.
Slopes and base work, extra cups, a fringe or chipping area, and hard-to-reach yards.
Yes. AGL Grass putting greens use silica sand infill, which sets ball speed and roll.
AGL Grass carries a 15-year non-prorated warranty: a claim in year 15 is treated the same as a claim in year 1.
We look at the space, talk through how you want the green to play and how many cups you want, then quote for your site.