Advice: Building an Outdoor Putting Green on Concrete Pavers

I’m looking to build a putting green on top of concrete pavers and want it to look more professional than just a simple roll-out mat. However, I don’t want to spend $3,000–$4,000 on a Tour Links platform. Since this will be outdoors in Arizona, it needs to withstand rain and intense sunlight. I plan to use a vinyl cover during peak summer months for added protection. While I’ve seen many indoor DIY builds, there’s not much information available for outdoor setups. Idea 1: Wood-Framed Base Build a frame with 2x4s and cover it with plywood. Seal the plywood with deck sealer to protect against moisture. Trim the edges with 2x6s to create a 2-inch lip to keep balls on the green. Install 3–4 holes, which should help with drainage, though I’m concerned about water getting trapped between the mat and wood. Arizona’s dry heat should help with evaporation, but I’m debating whether adding Flex Seal would be overkill and turn it into a water trap. Idea 2: Interlocking Garage Tiles Use self-draining garage floor tiles (example) on top of the pavers. Frame the tiles with wood to keep them stable. This setup raises the surface only 1 inch, but I could remove some pavers to sink the cups into the ground and pack sand around them. The tiles would drain better, but I’m unsure if the putting green surface is thick enough to mask the small holes in the tiles. I’d love to hear any feedback or suggestions! submitted by /u/Adventurer90 [link] [comments]

Mar 15, 2025 - 22:30

I’m looking to build a putting green on top of concrete pavers and want it to look more professional than just a simple roll-out mat. However, I don’t want to spend $3,000–$4,000 on a Tour Links platform.

Since this will be outdoors in Arizona, it needs to withstand rain and intense sunlight. I plan to use a vinyl cover during peak summer months for added protection. While I’ve seen many indoor DIY builds, there’s not much information available for outdoor setups.

Idea 1: Wood-Framed Base

Build a frame with 2x4s and cover it with plywood.
Seal the plywood with deck sealer to protect against moisture.
Trim the edges with 2x6s to create a 2-inch lip to keep balls on the green.
Install 3–4 holes, which should help with drainage, though I’m concerned about water getting trapped between the mat and wood.
Arizona’s dry heat should help with evaporation, but I’m debating whether adding Flex Seal would be overkill and turn it into a water trap.

Idea 2: Interlocking Garage Tiles

Use self-draining garage floor tiles (example) on top of the pavers.
Frame the tiles with wood to keep them stable.
This setup raises the surface only 1 inch, but I could remove some pavers to sink the cups into the ground and pack sand around them.
The tiles would drain better, but I’m unsure if the putting green surface is thick enough to mask the small holes in the tiles.

I’d love to hear any feedback or suggestions!

submitted by /u/Adventurer90
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