Outdoor Living Upgrade
Backyards in Florida are changing. Luxury homeowners are no longer satisfied with just a pool, spa, and patio. They want spaces that feel like private clubs, wellness retreats, entertainment hubs, and places where family and friends actually spend time together.
One of the fastest growing additions we now design at Southern Pool Designs is the backyard putting green. It is the perfect pairing with a custom pool and transforms an outdoor area into a year round lifestyle space.
Whether you are a casual golfer, an ex-athlete, or simply someone who wants a fun activity for guests, a putting green adds a level of sophistication and usefulness that few features can match.
Why Putting Greens Work So Well With Luxury Pools
1. They Extend the Backyard Experience
Homeowners want more ways to actually use the space. A putting green turns the backyard into an all day destination:
- Morning practice while kids play on the sunshelf.
- Afternoon shots between dips in the pool.
- Evening putting games during cookouts.
It makes the pool area social, playful, and active.
2. Zero Maintenance with Today’s Turf
Modern synthetic putting turf looks beautiful, drains extremely well, and needs no mowing, watering, or chemicals. Florida homeowners love it because it stays perfect year round.
3. Works in Any Size Backyard
Putting greens can be:
- A simple 2-hole practice area
- A contour-shaped course wrapping around a pool deck
- A multi-hole, multi-break green with fringe zones
- A full chipping and putting practice zone for serious golfers
It scales beautifully to any home.
4. Total Customization
When we design greens with pools, we match:
- Shape
- Breaks and slopes
- Cup placements
- Edge details
- Surrounding landscaping
- Lighting
And for the right home, we even integrate:
- Chipping pads
- Bunkers
- Tee boxes
- LED in-ground putting lights
The result feels tailored, polished, and part of the overall outdoor living design.
Putting Greens and Pools: Design Concepts That Look Incredible
1. The “Resort Practice Green”
Perfect for lakefront or golf community homes.
Large, smooth green next to a modern pool with stone coping, lounge areas, and palm landscaping. Looks like a private country club.
2. The “Kid Friendly Fun Zone”
A family favorite.
Sunshelf, shallow play area, fire pit, artificial turf, and a 2 or 3 hole putting course that doubles as a play area for games.
3. The “Coaching Corner”
For serious golfers.
A long rectangular green with multiple breaks, a chipping mat, and overhead lighting. Often paired with a lap lane, spa, cold plunge, and outdoor gym.
4. The “Indoor Outdoor Combo”
For luxury builds with covered outdoor rooms.
Putting green flows from the outdoor living area next to the pool and can be fully covered or partially shaded.
What It Costs to Add a Backyard Putting Green
Costs vary based on size, contours, and turf quality, but most luxury homeowners invest:
- Small 2 hole green: $7,500 to $12,000
- Medium multi hole curved green: $15,000 to $25,000
- Large practice green with chipping zone: $30,000 to $60,000
Custom greens with bunkers, heavy contouring, or integrated lighting can run higher. The key is integrating it cleanly with your pool deck, drainage, and landscaping.
Why Southern Pool Designs Builds the Best Backyard Putting Greens
We design putting greens the same way we design pools: with intention, detail, and the full outdoor experience in mind.
1. Full 3D Design Integration
Your green is drawn right into your custom 3D pool design so you can see slope, flow, and spacing before we build.
2. Premium Turf and Materials
We only source top tier golf-grade synthetic turf designed for Florida heat and sun.
3. Expert Contouring
We shape every green to feel natural and playable. No flat, boring surfaces. Everything is designed to look good and roll true.
4. Drainage and Construction Knowledge
Because we are pool builders, we know how to properly handle:
- Drainage
- Soil
- Grading
- Elevation changes
These matter for performance and longevity.
5. Luxury Outdoor Living Coordination
We coordinate your entire backyard:
- Pool
- Decking
- Lighting
- Landscaping
- Fire features
- Turf integration
One team, one design, one finished masterpiece.
Thinking About Adding a Putting Green to Your Outdoor Living Project?
A putting green is one of the easiest ways to take your backyard from “nice” to “next level.” It adds daily use, entertainment value, and a true resort feel.
If you are building a new pool or reimagining your outdoor living space, we can incorporate a custom putting green into your design from day one.
Southern Pool Designs builds luxury pools and outdoor living spaces across Orlando, Windermere, Winter Park, Lake Nona, and Central Florida’s premier communities.
Schedule a Design Studio consultation to explore layouts, materials, slope ideas, and see what a putting green would look like in your backyard.