The weather has turned for the better and we can now make the most of our outdoor spaces. Â I built this DIY mini putt course outdoor game for our backyard space and I’m sharing the plans with you.
A DIY tutorial to make a mini putt course. Build a portable mini putt course for your backyard or patio space with my plans.
Everyone enjoys a little putt putt every now and then. So why not make a mini putt course for your backyard?  I designed this mini putt course so you can build two tracks from one sheet of plywood and one artificial grass rug. Having two mini putt holes let’s you create a competition against multiple players.
6/17/22: I had to opportunity to make this project again only this time it’s bigger and better. Â See version 2.0 here.
Supplies:
- miter saw
- drill
- 2 – 3″ x 1 1/2″ PVC plumbing cap
- forstner bits
- jig saw
- staple gun
To make the hole I used a 3″ PVC plumbing cap at 1 1/2″ deep. Â Trace the cap on the plywood where you want the hole. Â Predrill a 1/2″ hole with a forstner bit in order to fit the jigsaw blade in the space. Then cut out the 3″ hole with a jigsaw.
Once the turf is completely attached to all sides of the plywood then cut the turf at the hole – like you would a pizza – making multiple cuts across the diameter.  Then pull back the wedges and staple the turf to the back of the plywood. This creates a nice flat turf on the course and covers the plywood at the hole opening.
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Thanks for joining me for this mini putt course project. Â Please leave any questions in the comments below and be sure to follow me on social media for sneak peeks, tools and project inspiration:
This is so amazing! I may have to do this one. I think my husband would love this for Father's Day. 🙂
Aloha,
Charlee
This is such a cool idea Jamie!
What size ply wood did you use
Hi Dawn, the supplies and cut list are included in the plans linked above. It’s 3/4″ plywood sheathing cut to 24″w x 94″l.
Hello, why not leave the plywood length at 96 inches? Thanks.
Hi Richard, because the artificial turf rug is only 96″ long so in order to have enough rug to wrap around the edges you need the extra 2″. If you have a longer rug then yes you could leave the plywood and sides at 96″.
Hello,
Your link about does not lead to anything. the ryobi site says page not found.
Thank you Daniel, I have fixed the issue. The plans are here: https://www.sprucdmarket.com/plans/mini-putt-course/