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Backyard Putting Green This private backyard putting green comes complete with sand trap and spectator seating. From "Grounds for Improvement" episode DGFI-306

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Building the Sand Trap

A putting green is not complete without a sand trap, so it's time to start digging.

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Materials
landscape marking paint
weed barrier
landscape spikes
metal edging and stakes
base gravel
2 tons bunker sand
tarp

The crew marks out an area for the sand trap next to the putting green, using landscape marking paint. They remove the sod and plants. For a more challenging sand trap, they dig out an area that's one foot deep (figure A).

Next they spread out a layer of base gravel over the dirt (figure B) and lay down a weed barrier to allow for drainage and keep the sand in place. They secure the weed barrier with landscape spikes.

Figure A

Figure B

The crew dumps the sand over the weed barrier and spreads it out. They make sure to not overfill the bunker and pack it in firm enough so that their feet do not sink into the sand. Finally, they enclose the sand bunker with metal edging (figure C) and secure the edging with stakes. The sand trap is complete and ready for practice (figure D).

Figure C

Figure D

Note: You can purchase bunker sand from most golf courses or find a resource that sells it directly. Be sure to purchase a little extra sand to use as refill when needed. When not in use, cover the bunker with a tarp to keep pets away.

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