Imagine living in a home that overlooks a pristine pond, glistening sand trap, lush fairway, or undulating green, where your imagination is the limit to the kind of course that can be constructed and where any time can be tee time. Be sure to check out our guide below which will endeavor to showcase some of the most inspiring at-home golf courses and retreats, as well as some helpful tips to planning and achieving your own backyard golf course.

Planning Your At-Home Golf Experience

Attaining a residential golf green of your own means being in full control of your golfing experience. Whether you are envisioning a small practice course to hone your skills or work on your swing, or a wider-reaching green with the same contours and features as a full-fledged course, the sky is the limit in terms of what you and your landscaper can create.

A Secret Oasis

This Palm Desert, California green, complete with real palms and desert landscaping features, creates a secluded mini course with plenty of style for practicing at home without leaving too big of a footprint on the home’s natural landscape. A professional landscaping team can also work to find the most energy-efficient watering and drainage system for a variety of environments to ensure that your green stays fresh for whenever you need it.

Modern + Detailed

For the serious player, getting as close to the feeling of a professional green is key. This backyard course, custom designed by Celebrity Courses, is a testament to the attention to detail and modern design sensibilities that the company brings to every project. The expansive green built for British Open and Masters champion Mark O’Meara is nestled gracefully behind stacked sod hills and designed to feel just like the Augusta National course when playing.

Serene Luxury

Oftentimes the perfect landscape is designed with multiple purposes in mind. This example is no exception— Southwest Greens of Scottsdale, Arizona designed this beautiful property to include multiple putting greens accompanied by stone paths and water features, making it the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors whether one is playing or relaxing.

Building the Course

Now that your perfect backyard green has been visualized, it’s time to get in touch with a landscaping team and make it happen. Here are some of our favorite turf experts and landscaping architects in the Chicagoland area to help make your dream a reality.

Tour Greens Chicago

Celebrity Greens Chicago

GroTurf

Krevitz Golf Turf Solutions

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