How much does it cost to build your own BACKYARD GOLF HOLE?? Cheaper than you think!!

[@roeskilove5292]

lol. About 20 years ago my buddy moved into a new house with a big L shaped back yard. We made a par 4 in his yard. There was a pine tree at the bottom of the L shape blocking the direct shot to the green that we made. Therefore we had to lay up then hit the second shot to the green. Everything pitching wedge. lol. The green was only 5ft by 5ft. We made the green by lowering the blades on the lawn mower to their lowest point. We then dug a hole and put a plastic drinking cup in it. We spent plenty of afternoons drinking and playing a faux round of golf. Even betting. lol. Total cost to build was zero dollars. Total fun was tremendous! Enjoy your better version. We had tons of fun with ours.

[@nisch2379]

Lol there is no free lunch opportunity cost .

[@SpudRunGolf]

Awesome partner

[@AlexRFitness]

@@nisch2379 You're not really a big thinker, are ya?

[@ralstonhillsgolf4986]

Great video! I built 6 small bent grass greens in my very hilly back yard, added sand traps and turned it into an 18-hole putter only golf course.

[@christianvanover3949]

This is awesome! Currently 21 and work at a golf course on the grounds crew. This is definitely a dream of mine later in life. Love what you’re doing.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Appreciate it, keep grinding old bud!

[@donchiva2222]

Good luck to you, young man. Just make sure you wash down after you get off the course, and don't put anything near your face that's come in contact with the grass. Most pro golfers and superintendents suffer from debilitating illnesses due to extended exposure to pesticides, or worse such as cancer.

[@AdamSmith-jw3df]

Bottom line: if you don’t have a ton of property and money then live vicariously through Spud Run Golf and if you have to have a green get a synthetic for about $10,000 and have little to no maintenance for 10 years. This is from somebody who is speaking from experience. I’ve tried to grow a green for 2 years now and there is ALWAYS something going wrong. Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fertilizer, drought, mower maintenance, etc etc etc. and that’s AFTER you do all the work of installing the green. I keep doing it because I actually enjoy doing the work but most people think I’m crazy…..including my wife. Great content as always, keep making the videos!

[@SpudRunGolf]

I enjoy working on the thing more than playing on it. My friends say I’m crazy too! Haha

[@adamchapman3358]

Yeah that's all I kept thinking about was the 10-year Outlook fees. The startup doesn't sound so bad. You're right about having the passion is a crucial part to jumping over the NeverEnding hurdles that come your way. For now I'll stick to just playing the nice courses and appreciating all the hard work that the grounds crew puts in.

[@davidcooper8058]

I worked on golf courses for 35 years, studied Turfgrass Management at NC STATE, very impressed by what this did, very thorough!!

[@SpudRunGolf]

That means a lot, thanks David.

[@stephenmichael3395]

Good for you sir.... you nailed it right on the head when you said " all my buddies are out buying Harleys and side by sides etc... so in the grand scheme of things.. you come out WAY ahead... Kuddos..

[@SpudRunGolf]

That’s what I’m thinking!

[@shaunb9876]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@ElderYvesJ]

I’m impressed. Congratulations. I hope you inspired someone else to pursue their dreams. I don’t know you but I’m extremely happy to hear your story. Blessings.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Very much appreciated partner.

[@deadline9314]

Im closing in on 30 years old and you have given me ideas and a future dream. Thank you! Excited to see future videos!

[@SpudRunGolf]

It was a major dream come true for me too. You got this man!

[@jassonsw]

Fantastic video. It's something I always wondered about. I could see myself spending all day, every day on my private golf facility. And it's cheaper than a new car. Well worth it!

[@Jesgus0914]

must say, im impressed by how well done this video was made

[@SpudRunGolf]

Thanks man, I feel like I’ve got a lot of improving to do.

[@jaysnizzle9189]

My home course is currently added by an additional 12 holes. I’m hearing each hole is about $1million dollars. There’s a lot that goes into it! Awesome job!

[@SpudRunGolf]

I believe it.

[@Kamil__Cic]

I've never seen this channel before but that title stole my heart

[@markydeee4773]

I love this guy!! This is how to spend money wisely!

[@Wally17.]

This is a dream for me but the problem isn’t making the hole. It’s being able to afford the house and amount of land first. It’s cool to see the process!

[@therealbeedubbs35]

Build tee boxes and greens on each side and use the same fairway. 9 tee boxes on each side and you have yourself 18 “holes” in your own backyard. His way you don’t have to walk back to play more. Can just play in a loop. I’ve had this idea since I was little. Maybe someday 🤔 great work!

[@shakadeeno32]

@therealbeedubbs35 I like that idea that's so clever I want that in the future for sure that can totally be done if u have a large enough area to do that. Yeah I love it that's clever

[@locoj7036]

Glad this popped up in my feed. I’m watching. Thanks

[@lorimeyers3839]

There’s a house between Pine Island and Warwick, New York that has a breathtaking par 3 course in his front yard. Used to pass it on my way to baseball practice 15 years ago. Haven’t passed it since but I believe it is still there and maintained.

[@829smith]

You are my hero. Love this project. Keep it going !

[@dbspecials1200]

One of my many jobs was a golf course mechanic. there I got to understand how astoundingly complex turf-management is in this capacity. they cut down the greens to 3/16 and 5/32! and it's flat as a board. try getting that on your lawn at home, you can't. it takes massive work to build the green and maintain it with specialized mowers to achieve that level. I always had to ride out and adjust those greens mowers so they would be accurate if they left lines on the grass. then you have all of the chemical and feed treatments, it's not for everyone and it's not as easy as some might imagine, no way. it will be very expensive but awesome to do. 🏁

[@waffleninja1000]

Best homemade green I've seen.

[@d-wreckb-check1691]

This is really cool, I would love to have something like this. I suspect you’ll run out of tee options, but you could easily place another green to the left with a couple of bunkers or a creek running between them that feeds a pond.

[@SpudRunGolf]

No doubt! I have several options for future growth. The problem right now is limited time to do more improvements. Thanks for watching.

[@Ariztid]

I'm over here setting up a golf simulator in my garage and this guy built a real hole in his backyard. Sheeesh...

[@Blackcloud319]

My neighbors and I talk about turning a section of my backyard into a putting green. When my kiddos get older and I can get rid of their play set, I may just do that! This is awesome of you to do! Much respect to you sir🤙🏽

[@SpudRunGolf]

It’s a lot of work, but it’s been very enjoyable to me. While at work during the day I can’t wait to get to my course to work on it, haha.

[@Blackcloud319]

@@SpudRunGolf I’m not good at golf as I just started this summer(I’m 38). All my neighbors grew up golfing so they take me to courses. I love golf and always think about playing on the weekends. Now it’s winter so all we can do is the simulator, but that’s super expensive compared to playing on real courses. I’m going to get lessons because I have a huge slice, and don’t understand the club face open or closed ordeal🤦🏽‍♂️ I can’t wait to see more videos or your course, it’s amazing! AYO🤣

[@fabianalvarado1200]

I'm currently building a pitch & putt course in a cloud forest region in Costa Rica. Shooting some 60 - 70 yard shots sorrounded by highland forest is such a relaxing experience! Greetings from the tropics!

[@SpudRunGolf]

I say we do a switcharoo one weekend. You stay at my place while I stay at your place.

[@JB-yf4nh]

Love it. I'm from Scotland and have played golf all my life,. I've travelled much of Scotland playing and would absolutely love to design my own golf course. Unfortunately the cost of unable land in areas with a reasonable climate here is well outwith my budget. I reckon the only way I could afford to do it is to move to the USA 🇺🇸 and buy me a 150 acre forest. You never know.. we might be neighbours at some point.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Bring it bro!!

[@andrewbalfour9373]

Absolutely brilliant 👏👌 I live on The West Coast of Scotland and have a spare bit of land with a stream running through it.. This has inspired me to turn it into a putting green. Many thanks Andrew

[@SpudRunGolf]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@shaunb9876]

You’re living my bloody dream, of course it’s worth the money. Anyone that says otherwise hasn’t worked out life yet.

[@SpudRunGolf]

That’s what I’m talking about!

[@slapaho1234]

$500 just for the extra fabric layer wow. There's a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to golf courses, cool video

[@folsombarberclub7255]

Hey spud Love this all the way from U.K, I took a career change from being a barber and barber shop owner of 20 years, at the ripe old age of 39 to become a Greenkeeper at my local golf course because of my love and passion for golf spawned from lockdown, really interesting as a newcomer to find out info and see a project develop

[@SpudRunGolf]

That’s fantastic to hear. Thanks for tuning in, keep that passion alive!

[@herenow6953]

I've just paid my full 7 day membership fees at my local club in Surrey, UK. We had a big increase this year due to some big projects that need doing. My fees were $1,900 and my club is 2 miles away. I was thinking gosh, that's a lot of money...and now I feel like I got a great deal! OK it's not my own personal property, but I can drop in and out as I please. Though tbh to build your own hole in South East England you'd have to be a millionaire by default as you wouldn't be able to afford a property with any land without shelling out millions. So I guess in England if you have the land you can probably afford the work.

[@philippduster9117]

I would do a par 3 with teeboxes on 2 sites. With bunkers and stuff you can create several holes with one green!

[@darrenwilsonV2]

That is so cool man. You are living like a king!

[@DodgerGolfs]

Hope you let people play! That’s awesome!

[@marksmith6331]

For a few years I been searching for a video like this to see how much a full size hole would cost. Glad I found you. I'll keep up with the channel to see how you progress.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Thanks Mark.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Your living my dream brother , If there's one thing I love is to practice hitting golf shots great job I'll be keeping track thanks .

[@bradgingerich6814]

Wow, this is amazing! I love to see you doing this…as a fellow Ohioan, I’d love to see it sometime. Keep it up!

[@Dicko947]

This is awesome. The transparency is absolutely great. Keep it up

[@SpudRunGolf]

Thanks for tuning in Matt!

[@rballersUnited]

You are living my dream. Keep up the great content.

[@ssimmons2722]

Love the video. Lived in Columbus all my life recently retired to Florida play golf 3 days a week. Can’t wait to watch your progress

[@SpudRunGolf]

I’m jealous Steve!

[@christopherdooley1981]

That is such a great idea. I'd like to see how you could add a water obstacle in front of the tee box. I will definitely be keeping up with your videos. Thank you for all my ideas in my head now.

[@chosen1one930]

Oh you also forgot something lining the green with special geofabric, around the sides if you don't you get a wicking affect where the clay soil pulls the moisture out of the root zone, ending up with dry soil and turf issues in the front like you have. If the green falls from front to back, or like any real green falling to any side you should add a smile drain because moisture can build up especially with the geofabric. The smile drain runs along the edge of the front of the green like 6 to 12 inches from the edge, hence giving a smile affect, it catches any water the drainage misses

[@ieatcaribou7852]

This is really cool. I have a farm and live in Alaska right now, but we're planning on moving to Oklahoma next year. I've been toying with the idea of a putting/chipping green and a driving range. I'll have to check out more of your videos.

[@prospectfields]

Absolutely love it. What a great detailed video to show folks what’s involved with building this. We have a baseball complex southwestern Ohio north of Cincinnati. Drain tile, irrigation, and moving tons of dirt last couple years. Much more work ahead. Great job and keep that dream alive

[@SpudRunGolf]

Sometimes people don’t realize the underground infrastructure. Thanks for watching.

[@OneLovePsych]

Damn, very nice. I LITERALLY just spent $27,000 on a simulator and a backyard putting green (The launch monitor and software was 20K of that). I barely had enough room to have a 60 ft putting green installed, much less an entire par 4 hole lol I look forward to seeing updates to this!

[@SpudRunGolf]

That’s awesome. Coming into winter, a sim would be handy here in Ohio. Maybe one day. Enjoy your setup brother.

[@OneLovePsych]

@@SpudRunGolf Thanks bro, I’m in Virginia and the cold is deffo already here lol I’ve only had it a couple weeks but I HIGHLY recommend one, took me about 4 years to save up the money! I subscribed 👌

[@ericnielsen6700]

This is so cool. I've had an artificial green in my backyard for 16 years but it's completely weathered and beaten down. I'd love to put in a real on one day

[@SpudRunGolf]

If you had to guess, how long would you say it was in good playing condition?

[@ericnielsen6700]

@@SpudRunGolf probably about 7 years. We have it refinished once a spring but that still doesn't do much to it. Runs at about a 20 on the stimp meter and has roots all over.

[@anthonyantro3813]

That's just a work of art there brother...I live up in Uniontown on the prestwick country club golf course...As a fellow ohioan my dream house consists of a piece of property very similar to yours...with 25years in as a pipe fitter along with general construction knowledge. After seeing what you been able accomplish you have real lit a fire under my imagination & drive to get the wheels turning in fulfilling said project... BRAVO & Good luck. Looking foward to Seeing your Ideas on different tee box arrangements...

[@SpudRunGolf]

Love reading comments like this. I hope you can make something happen. Never hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.

[@MrSpotlightrecordz]

Most definitely can respect this!!

[@nonethelessfirst8519]

I plan on building a par 3, I can't decide how nice I wanna go. Land isn't an issue and I have the heavy equipment. Now just the knowledge.

[@joshcharlat850]

Go for it!! It will be a fun project. The maintenance is a little scary though.

[@jimmychandler9328]

Greens looking great..

[@ikigai47]

Definitely money well spent. As for your friends, they get the Harleys, AND they have a buddy with a little golf course!

[@BrandonHaynesGolf]

This is amazing! Great work man.

[@davidg1612]

Looks like you're off to a good start there! Nice job!

[@mac4758]

This is why golf started on mostly links land in UK and Ireland there was almost no costs involved , the sand based land didn't require draining and no need for sprinklers as the was a plentiful supply of water from the sky 🌦☔the greens were basically just mowed out of the end of the fairway the land being naturally smooth having been under water thousands of years ago......

[@frankkoolosko4255]

There is a guy in the Hamptons where I grew up that built his on a little golf course directly across the street from a golf course the property he used was $1 million an acre. I’m sure there are videos of it on KZbin. It’s Bridgehampton

[@j.t.daulton4635]

Absolutely awesome!!!! I love that Spud Run is in Ohio. O....H...!! Jealous as hell! I'm in Southern Ohio myself and think this is 10 X better than any rental home, Harley, bass boat, snow mobile etc. I can't believe I haven't heard of this project before now. So impressive!!! Hats off to Spud Run!! You'd be the best neighbor possible. 😁

[@SpudRunGolf]

I O! Where about a do you live? We are in Chilli.

[@ericschultz4004]

This is my goal in life. Age 31, no student loans, and a high paying job as a tax analysist. I can do it!!!

[@TheJayJacker]

This is amazing! I was just thinking about this as a future land owner, I mean a guy can dream, right?

[@Turfwrangler25]

This is awesome! I have a bachelors in Turf Management from Penn State and want to do this to my house someday! Looks great! Keep it up man!!

[@SpudRunGolf]

This will be a cake walk for you ole buddy!

[@Turfwrangler25]

@@SpudRunGolf love it! Worked on a golf course for 6 years and there’s so many ways to get a great looking course. Budget isn’t everything!

[@josephokuley3483]

Next up add a green at the other end so you can play the fairway both directions

[@carlosbernard5145]

I'd rather have my own golf hole in my backyard than a Harley or any other type of toy vehicle any day! This is awesome and I'm super jealous.

[@Shipwright1918]

Sort of why I went for the pasture golf/links style when putting together my own course, like the old timers used to make. The land is unaltered other than regular mowing, and the greens have a bit of sand and the occasional rolling, but that's it. A lot of old-time greens were actually "browns" being just dirt or sand patches, so it's something to consider if you want to ease the complexity and maintenance side of things. It's a bit more rough and ready than the finely manicured complexes we have today, but it serves. Add some hickory clubs, and it's like stepping back in time. If you have a green spot, you can have a course of some kind. I've seen people with very limited space make chippng courses on their lawns or use limited flight balls to drive then regular ones to putt out.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Good stuff, thanks for commenting

[@SubtleHustle72]

Super cool project at Spud Run! I’d really enjoy seeing the tee box Locations and yardages!! 👍 Cheers!!

[@SpudRunGolf]

Check out this video. I have the yardages on each of the current tees. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYHUoaScjJ2KiNE

[@meauxjeaux431]

Way cheaper than a boat or motorcycle. No breakdowns, no danger, does NOT depreciate, and the kiddos can use it as well. On top of that, it just flat out looks good !

[@baliretreatadvisorbaliretr4499]

This channel will be a great success. Keep going with the great content.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Thank you very much. The little channel has gained many view in the last few weeks.

[@jbuburuz]

Very cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@joeyshanks1]

Very cool thanks for sharing.

[@Imkenster08]

lol - great video I play golf and never knew all that goes into the course, I live in the inner city so this could be something I could not do. I have to laugh, you mentioned you are a small channel with over 6K subs, I cracked 236 finally lol! looking forward to seeing the progress!!

[@SpudRunGolf]

Haha, in my defense, at the time of recording that episode I probably had less then 500 subs. Good luck on your channel. It’s taken me 1.5 year to crest 6k subs. Keep digging

[@chosen1one930]

If you lived in a different location, sure Fescue would make sense but not in Ohio where if also gets hot AF and droughts are common. It's your hole and you can do whatever you want but with newer technology and better cultivars we aim to save water and use the best grass that fits the needs of the course or your hole in this situation. Good luck with the Fescue but cutting it short brings in all kinds of factors once it matures and gets some age and I believe other grasses would of been a far better choice with less needed to be put into it

[@jayo5731]

Don’t know if you mentioned, but where are you at? You mentioned oakmont country club which is just 30 min away from me. Great course btw

[@SpudRunGolf]

Southern ohio

[@vincerogers6753]

Great stuff brother. Looking forward to more videos.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Im trying to take advantage of the mild temperatures this week in order to bank some winter content. Thanks for watching.

[@matthewmadonna6943]

Staying tuned

[@SpudRunGolf]

That’s what I’m talkin bout!

[@williammathieu4684]

great piece of property !

[@godeacs358]

This is awesome…. But I only have 2 acres of land, so I’m prob going to go with a golf simulator downstairs!

[@sn3aky_yat3s63]

keep them coming!!!!!!

[@SpudRunGolf]

First comment,,, AWESOME BUD!

[@gavintownsend4372]

Priceless

[@G2020-]

Crazy amount of work it's no wonder hardly anyone does this.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Yep, but it sure is rewarding. I’m having a ball.

[@wilcampbell2128]

Just found your channel and just wanted to give you a big compliment on the content and the course!

[@SpudRunGolf]

Awesome, thanks. The channel has been growing very well in the last week.

[@jetheridge1241]

That would be a really fun gig .I always have vision of places that could harbor a killer golf hole .

[@SpudRunGolf]

It’s super satisfying. I enjoy working on the daggone thing as much as playing, haha.

[@zrob929]

Love that this video has no dislikes! And it shouldn’t! Everyone loves golf lol

[@SpudRunGolf]

I guess I didn’t realize that. Surely there are dislikes. Somebody is always Debbie Downer!

[@zrob929]

@@SpudRunGolf Awesome nonetheless! Would love to do this myself some day. Not much room for it in my 700 square foot apartment lol

[@devinturner6091]

so cool man keep it up hope your channel grows so you can build a full 18 holes

[@chrisinkansas1362]

Super cool video man, I'd love to have my own backyard golf hole. Looks great and looking forward to what's next man. Subbed and liked 👍👍

[@SpudRunGolf]

Appreciate it buddy

[@malachipotts5761]

I am also from southern ohio! I play at the elks and little scioto frequently.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Awesome

[@johnhamilton9229]

Ok I was short a bit. Stripes looking sweet

[@garrettmortensen2222]

Dude this is super Awesome great job been wanting to do the same .

[@SpudRunGolf]

Thanks Garrett!

[@TroyRuby]

Beautifully done!

[@jeffreysmart-vv6zc]

You mentioned your friends spending money on new toys. In reality, you’re kind of a genius. You’re investment is such a healthy hobby plus, i bet its incredibly satisfying. Coming from a tradesman, you do really nice work!

[@mrjohki]

Built a 60’x20’ green. 007 bentgrass seed $100, load of 50%topsoil 50%sand $300, toro greens master $900. Total of $1300. Not too bad. Was lucky to have a spot on a slope with good drainage.

[@SpudRunGolf]

Good on you. How does the ball react when you hit it on from 150? Thanks for commenting, it helps us grow!

[@mrjohki]

@@SpudRunGolf seems pretty similar to my local course. Usually runs out 10 feet.

[@o_on_the_go6530]

This is awesome!

[@TeamPerry5]

Hahahaha I love the hashtag of “Stephen Castaneda needs my help” haha!

[@SpudRunGolf]

Haha, one of these days he will see it.

[@chrism992]

Currently living in a house that sits on maybe a half acre so maybe a putting green is doable.

[@jennovices2170]

absolutely fantastic

[@Void-ib9rt]

Dream for sure of mine!!

[@podge23]

thats awesome man! im in Ky golfing any chance i can

[@youKnowWho3311]

I definitely want to do this one day. Probably another decade or so. Maybe in retirement.

[@pwilliams5724]

great vid. would love to see the view from the tee box area. what's the visual? what's the length ? etc

[@SpudRunGolf]

We have other videos that show more views of the hole.

[@pwilliams5724]

@@SpudRunGolf duh I guess I shoulda figured that out. just watched the Memorial day tourney. hilarious. a bunch of different swing types and gallery to boot. nice job

[@mannyfox8089]

Awesome home course! I would say with material, that would cost $15,000 but with time and labor maybe $25K. Am I close?

[@SpudRunGolf]

Great guess!

[@1965Grit]

Building it is easy, maintaining it is a different story!! Funny story about my bent grass, I ended up having to order it from Jersey, when it showed up, it was labeled as from Oregon, Funny part is, I live in Oregon...😆

[@SpudRunGolf]

I agree with your first sentence. You live in the seed capital, haha

[@bmcallister1974]

Living my dream. But unfortunately the trackman will have to do. Better option for the long Canadian winters haha

[@focusassemebly5029]

This is awesome, I've always wanted just a nice putting green at my home. Seeing you do this it is good great. I hope to see you hit a few balls on this green. I wish you the best, it's always good to see this going on

[@SpudRunGolf]

We have some videos now of actual play on the hole.

[@bradlee5277]

1:35 is that guy putting with a 3 hybrid? lol I couldnt help but notice hahaha