Tour Links Backyard Golf Prestwick User manual

Backyard Golf
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888.575.9237 ■www.puttbetternow.com
Panel Systems
The Prestwick
Owner’s Manual
The Backyard Golf Prestwick shown with upgraded
Tour turf and upgraded flag pins.

Copyright <c> Backyard Golf, 2007 -- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Worldwide
Attention Assemblers
ALL Backyard Golf Plastic Base putting greens, including those used as tem-
porary installations, MUST be assembled according to the instructions in this
Owner’s Manual. Failure to follow the installation instructions completely
could result in product failure or personal INJURY.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Follow all instructions.
Use caution when lifting and installing this product.
Because of the weight of the materials involved, it is
recommended that a minimum of two (2) people perform
green installation.
Be aware that plastic panels can present a pinch hazard
so care should be exercised during assembly.
IF IN DOUBT, contact Backyard Golf for assistance
(www.puttbetternow.com or 888.575.9237).
Notice
Backyard Golf reserves the right to make alterations and/or improvements to this manual
and the described product(s) at any time without any prior notice. If you have any questions related to
the installation of your green, please contact Backyard Golf.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Tour Links is a registered trademark of Creative Sports Concepts.
Formula 409 and ArmorAll are registered trademarks of The Clorox Company
Outdoor installation photos courtesy of Creative Sports Concepts

Quick Start
Your Backyard Golf putting green is designed with ease of installation in mind. The Quick Start Steps listed be-
low, if followed, will allow you to install your green in the least amount of time. In most cases, the entire installa-
tion process will take anywhere from 45 minutes to a few hours, depending on the size of your green and the in-
stallation location. You’ll note that the Quick Start Steps refer to other sections in this manual. Those sections
provide more in-depth information about the installation step being attempted. This additional information is pro-
vided as supplemental material, and you may or may not need to refer to it.
Green location is your choice. Your green was designed for either outdoor and indoor installation (or can be
moved from one to the other, depending on the season or your needs). Please note that indoor and outdoor envi-
ronmental conditions can affect the appearance of your Backyard Golf putting green. Temperature variations, sun
exposure, and moisture can cause contraction and/or expansion of both the green’s turf and plastic base. This is
normal, unavoidable, does not affect playability, and Backyard Golf has engineered your green to account for these
conditions as best as possible.
The life of your green can be prolonged if it is located judiciously. Environmental factors such as exposure to cor-
rosives like pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and the like can effect turf life. Constant exposure to water from a
lawn sprinkling system can affect turf life and cause mildew and mold development. It’s best to locate your green
away from areas subject to these conditions (see page 2 for panel and turf design characteristics).
We hope the installation of your green goes smoothly and you are putting on your green soon.
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Quick Start Steps
1. Take a minute to unpack all boxes and inventory the enclosed materials to ensure that you have all items needed to con-
struct your green. (see page 3 for a list of the items we’ve supplied with your green [see Bill of Materials] and page 5
for a visual depiction of each item). Try ‘n’ Buy customers please don’t forget to include in your inventory the materi-
als that came with your Try ‘n’ Buy green.
2. Using Fig. 1 on page 4, ensure that your green will fit in the area where you plan to locate it. If you’re installing outside
on the ground, check the “levelness” of your site (see page 11)
3. Gather the tools and materials needed to complete the installation of your green (see page 3 for a list of items that might
be needed, remembering that you may or may not, depending on your green’s location, need all items listed.)
4. Using Fig. 1 on page 4, start assembling your green’s plastic base. Assembling the individual panels into the complete
base is similar to building a large puzzle and is fairly intuitive. Please pay particular attention to the orientation of
the panels (ICC panels, see page 5) containing the cup cutouts. The turf has been pre-cut with the holes placed ac-
cording to this orientation. Mis-installed panels containing hole cutouts will require dismantling and reassembling the
plastic base.
a. if your green is being installed on a solid surface (e.g., concrete, wood, tile, pavers, or linoleum) or you’re
installing outside on the ground and you need general installation tips and instructions, follow the step-by-step
procedure shown on pages 6 - 10.
b. if your green is being installed outside on a dirt (or similar) base and you need specific installation tips and
instructions, follow the step-by-step procedure shown on pages 11 - 13.
5. Once the base is completed, affix the perimeter panels together with the provided self-tapping screws (or 60d spikes if
installation is outside), taking care not to over tighten the fasteners. Insert the cup fillers and cups into their appropriate
panel cutouts. (see Fig. 1, page 4 for cup and cup filler locations and Fig. 6, page 8 for screw requirements)
6. Roll out the precut turf onto the plastic base so that the edges of the turf are inside the plastic base’s “bump rails.” (note
that this step might require that you move the turf in small increments, which is best done standing on the green and
“scuffing” your rubber soled shoes in the direction you want the turf to move).
7. Assemble and insert the pins in the cups and get your putter, because you’re done!

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The Plastic Base’s Design Characteristics
The Panels: With the Tour Links™ plastic base panel system, your green is easy to install, portable, and
very durable. The panels are made of recycled plastic and slide together by meshing the interlocking
teeth. Note that the interlocking teeth have very close tolerances, so assembly requires that the teeth
are clean and free of debris and contaminants (silicone spray can also be applied to the teeth to facili-
tate assembly).
The Floating Cups: The Tour Links™ floating cup system is a design feature that ensures that your cups
can always be located directly under the hole cutouts in the turf. The design allows the cup to be
moved to account for environmental factors that might otherwise result in hole cutout/cup misalign-
ment. Once installed the floating cup is designed so that it will not move during normal play.
The Plastic Base: The Tour Links™ plastic base panel system will conform to the topography of the un-
derlying terrain, which could result in breaking putts on the green. Care should be taken when in-
stalling the base on undulating ground. What may seem like relatively small variations in elevation
can create unplayable breaks, necessitating base disassembly to correct the unplayable condition.
Please contact Backyard Golf for elevation variation recommendations specific to your green, if you
plan to install your green outside on uneven terrain.
Please also note that to safely move your green requires disassembly. The individual panel’s inter-
locking teeth are not designed to tolerate the stresses associated with lifting the entire plastic base for
moving. Moving an assembled base as a unit not only can break the teeth but also invalidates the
panel warranties.
Once assembled, the perimeter panels of the base must be secured to each other using either the sup-
plied self tapping lag screws and washers, or for outdoor installations, 60d timber tie spikes.
Water Drainage: The interstitial space between the individual panels of the plastic base provides water
drainage during rain events. Although generally not required, drainage capability can be increased, if
necessary, by drilling additional holes in the surfaces of the panels. Please contact Backyard Golf
prior to modifying your panels in this manner for advice on hole placement.
The Putting Turf’s Design Characteristics
The Backing: Your putting turf has a rubberized backing designed to tolerate outdoor conditions. The
backing is porous and/or perforated to allow for drainage of water (from whatever source). The rub-
berized backing is resistant to rotting as well as most other environmental “hazards.” The backing
also provides sufficient weight so that once the turf is placed on the base, it should not need to be
further affixed to the base.
The Putting Surface (turf): Your putting surface has been tufted with the highest quality synthetic
yarn available in the market today. Backyard Golf’s Club©turf yarn is polypropylene with a finished
pile height of approximately 3/16”. Tour©turf yarn is nylon with a finished pile height of approxi-
mately 1/2”. After tufting, the rough pile of both turfs is sheared to provide a surface that performs
virtually identical to the natural turf greens you encounter on the course.
Both Club©and Tour©products are UV resistant, liquid tolerant, and able to withstand freezing tem-
peratures. Stimp speed is from 10 to 12.5 ft., with Tour©turf rolling fastest. Slight color variations
in the yarn, although infrequent, may be noticeable in your green and do not affect performance. The
only maintenance you may want to perform is occasionally removing debris with a leaf blower or
shop vac. Pet wastes do not harm the turf and can be removed physically and/or with a garden hose.
Although tolerant to most common yard chemicals, locating your green away from areas subject to
corrosive materials like pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, as well as sprinklers that would keep
the turf constantly wet, will prolong the turf’s life.

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Bill of Materials
Tools/Materials to Facilitate Installation
Depending on where your green will be installed, you may need some or all of the tools and materials
listed below. Generally, for indoor installations, a screw driver and a box cutter to open the shipping
boxes is all that’s needed.
Tools
Work gloves & Safety glasses
Electric (or power) drill & bits
Manual or powered screw driver
Box cutter or knife
Hammer or small sledge hammer
Wooden mallet
Small hand shovel
Garden Hoe
Garden spade
Measuring tape
String and string level or 10’ 2 x 4 and 3’ carpenter’s level
Lawn sprayer and broad-spectrum herbicide or line trimmer
Wheel barrow
Landscaping or tine-type rake
Sod cutter (rental equipment)
Lawn roller or plate compactor (rental equipment)
Powdered lime
Play sand or pea gravel
60d, 6” timber tie spikes , or similar
(e.g., ~10” x 1/4” steel rod, for perimeter panel
staking on outdoor installations)
Weed barrier or landscaping fabric
(“Commercial Grade Weed Control Fabric”
by DuPont, or similar)
Silicone spray
General purpose spray cleaner (Formula 409®,
ArmorAll®, or similar)
Materials
Your green will be delivered in boxes sized for easy handling. The aggregate shipment will contain the
following items (see page 5 to identify the part numbers shown in parentheses):
• 6 Straight Edge Panels (P2-SE)
• 4 Outside Radius Panels (P2-ORSCE)
• 0 Inside Radius Panels (P2-IRSCE)
• 0 Interior Center Panels (P2-IC)
• 0 Interior Center Panels with Cup (P2-ICC)
• 2 Hole Fillers (A2-CFPA)
• 2 Floating Cups (A2-FCA) and cup washers (A2-DW)
• Contour Pads (A2-CPS-2) of varying size
• 2 Pins including ball retriever base, hole pin stick, and plastic pin head [or up-
graded flag head] (A2-PA)
• 20 (approx.) self threading lag screws and washers (NOTE: Greens with used
plastic bases may or may not come with fasteners. Appropriate fasteners can be
purchased at hardware or “big box” home center stores.)
• 1 Owner’s manual
• 1 poly Club©or nylon Tour©turf, pre-cut to fit the plastic base constructed from
the panels listed above according to Figure 1 on page 4.

Plastic Base Construction Schematic
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NOTE: Turf has been cut for
hole orientations shown. Install
panels with holes oriented as
shown (note panel quadrant hole
is located in). Unused corner
hole(s) contain hole filler(s).
ATTENTION
Dimensions are
nominal and depend
on how tightly panels
are together.
ATTENTION
Figure 1
The Prestwick
Panel layout with floating cups and cup
hole fillers installed
Lag Screw fasteners are installed
only in perimeter panel holes. Your
green has been packed with the
appropriate number of fasteners for
perimeter fastening only. See Fig.
6, pg. 8 for fastener installation
instructions and requirements.
Installation Tip

Plastic Base Components
Interior Center
P2-IC*
Interior Center with Cup
P2-ICC*
Floating Cup
A2-FCA*
Floating Cup Washer
A2-DW*
Outside Radius
P2-ORSCE* Straight Edge
P2-SE* Inside Radius
P2-IRSCE*
Hole Pin Base
(ball retriever) Hole Pin “Stick” Hole Pin Head
(Plastic or Nylon Flag) Hole Filler
A2-CFPA*
A2-PA*
Turf
(Boxed or Rolled)
Contour Pads (2 per hole)
A2-CPS-2*
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Lag Screw
Self-tapping—Actual Size Lag Screw Washer
Actual Size
Fastening Hardware
* Backyard Golf part number
Outside Double Radius
Special Order TourLinks Panel
with integral ball holder
P2-ORDCE*

Basic Installation Steps
(Indoor or Outdoor Greens)
Using the “Plastic Base Construction Schematic” shown in Fig. 1
on page 4, you will construct your Backyard Golf putting green
using the general procedures shown in the following pages.
Please remember that these steps are general in nature and that
each specific installation may have some unique characteristics
that are not covered by the following procedures. So please be
aware, you may have to improvise or modify some of the tech-
niques to fit your particular situation.
The plastic base is composed of variously shaped panels with
“teeth” that help hold the panels together. The panels are made
of plastic and slide together, with the whole plastic base construc-
tion process approximating the construction of a large puzzle.
After completion, your base should have the appearance (when
viewed from above) and be shaped identically to the shape
shown in Fig. 1 on page 4.
It is generally easiest to start the base construction process at one “end” of your green or the other. It is also rec-
ommended that you construct your base in the same orientation as the “Plastic Base Construction Schematic,” as
this will help ensure that hole placement will be correct. With the help of a partner, push the first few initial panels
together as indicated in Fig. 2. To hold these initial panels together, it may be beneficial to secure them together
with the supplied self-tapping lag screws as shown in Fig. 3. After the initial few panels have been constructed,
the best method for constructing the remainder of the base is to kneel on the assembled section so that you can pull
the remaining panels toward you to engage the panels’ teeth, as shown in Fig. 4. Pulling the panels into place in
this manner has proven to be easier than pushing them into place, although either method is acceptable. As you
proceed with construction, ensure that all panels are meshed tightly together. This will ensure that the plastic base
will “fit” the pre-cut turf. There is no need at this point in construction to secure any additional panels together
with the self-tapping screws as securing the plastic base will be done later.
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Use caution when lifting and installing this
product.
Because of the weight of the materials
involved, it is recommended that a mini-
mum of two (2) people perform installa-
tion.
Be aware that plastic panels can present a
pinch hazard during installation.
Safety Considerations
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4
A manual screw driver is recommended for all
self-tapping screw installation.
Extreme caution should be used if installing the self-
tapping screws with powered drivers. If using a
power driver, ensure that the clutch is set to release at
a setting that will not strip the threads cut by the self-
tapping screws.
To determine this setting, start with the clutch set at
the lowest possible setting and increase this setting
by one position until the screw can be completely
driven.
Installation Tip

Basic Installation Steps . . . cont.
(Indoor or Outdoor Greens)
Once the plastic base is completed, ensure one final time that (1) your constructed base has the shape and panel
counts per row as shown in the “Plastic Base Construction Schematic” shown on page 4, (2) the individual panels
are tightly together, and (3) all panels containing a hole cutout are properly oriented (i.e., the hole cutout is located in
the proper quadrant of the installed panel). If corrections need to be made, the best time to do them is now!
Unwrap the floating cups that are supplied with your green. Using the “Plastic Base Construction Schematic” shown
on page 4, set the floating cups in the hole cut-outs indicated on the schematic. Each floating cup has thin tabs that
are used to lock it into the panel (the tabs provide a tight enough cup installation so that the cups will not move with-
out nominal force, so you won’t have to worry about the cups moving during normal play). Engaging these tabs re-
quires pressing down on the floating cup and twisting the entire cup assembly either clockwise or counter-clockwise
as shown in Fig. 5. If the tabs are properly locked into place, the floating cup can be easily moved. This limited ad-
justability is used to center the cup exactly under the pre-cut holes in the turf. If the floating cup is not proper locked
into place, there will be virtually no adjustability of the assembly.
Once the floating cups are installed, fill the remaining open holes with hole fillers. The hole fillers have locking tabs
also and are installed in the same manner as described above for the floating cups, although in most cases it is unnec-
essary to lock the hole fillers in place.
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Use caution when installing the floating cups because the locking tabs are quite
thin and can break with too much force.
An easy way to install the floating cups is to insert them into their appropriate
panel cutouts. Then stand on the cup with the ball of the foot over the center of
the cup. Apply body weight until the locking tabs can be engaged by twisting the
foot.
Hole fillers do not necessarily have to be locked into their respective panels.
Installation Tip
Floating Cup
(A2-FCA)
Outside Radius
(P2-ORSCE) Interior Center
with Cup
(P2-ICC)
Figure 5

Basic Installation Steps . . . cont.
(Indoor or Outdoor Greens)
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Floating Cup Washer
(A2-DW) Floating Cup Washer
(A2-DW)
Hole Filler [installed]
(A2-CFPA)
With the floating cups installed, apply the supplied double sided tape to the indent in the panel that will receive the
floating cup washer. Do not apply the tape to any part of the floating cup assembly. (If your green will be in-
stalled temporarily, taping the floating cup washers to the panel is not necessary) Position the floating cup washers
in the indent and secure to the tape, as shown in Fig. 6. Note also in Fig. 6 that the hole fillers are installed.
Affixing the perimeter panels to one another with the self tapping lag screws is the final base construction step.
Backyard Golf recommends a single screw in each outermost perimeter panel screw hole with the exception that
all holes in each inside radius panel (P2-IRSCE) be filled, as indicated in Fig. 6. At this juncture, do not tighten
the screws completely! Tightening will be done after the turf has been laid on the base.
Figure 6
ATTENTION
Panel layout shown in Fig. 6 is for illustrative purposes
only. Your green may or may not have a similar panel
layout. To build your green use the “Plastic Base
Construction Schematic” shown in Fig. 1 on page 4.
Self tapping lag screws
(or other appropriate
fastener) here.
ATTENTION
For clarity, all fastener locations are not
indicated.
Self tapping lag screws
(or other appropriate
fastener) here.

Basic Installation Steps . . . cont.
(Indoor or Outdoor Greens)
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Your turf comes to you rolled nap-side out so that when you unroll it and place it on the base, the edges will tend
to curl toward the base. This allows you begin putting as soon as the green is constructed. Rolling the turf nap-
side in would result in edges that curl up, necessitating a “relaxing” period for the turf to lie flat before you could
enjoy putting on it.
With base construction complete, the turf is positioned on the base so that the holes cut in the turf line up as close
as possible to the floating cups in the underlying base, as shown in Fig. 7. The turf should be positioned on the
base in its “best fit” position. “Best fit” means that the gap between the turf edge and the base’s “bump” rail is
approximately equal all around the turf perimeter. If the turf is too big to fit flat within the “bump” rails (note that
outdoor turf is intentionally cut slightly oversized), carefully kick the perimeter base panels out with the heel of
your foot until the turf lays flat. After the turf is properly positioned, lift the turf edges and tighten the perimeter
screws (take care not to strip the threads). Before using the green center the floating cups under each turf hole.
Care should always be exercised when handling and working with your turf. The turf has been manufactured
with the highest quality materials to Backyard Golf’s exacting specifications. It’s designed to be and is durable.
However, the turf backing material is susceptible to creasing if folded. That’s why it’s shipped to you rolled on
a core. So be careful when handling the turf so as not to crease the backing. When handling your turf, it
should either be rolled on its core or laid flat in its fully unrolled position.
Panel layout shown in Fig. 7 is for
illustrative purposes only. To build
your green use the “Plastic Base
Construction Schematic” shown in
Fig. 1 on page 4.
ATTENTION
Positioning the turf on the base will require you to move the turf in small increments to attain its “best
fit” position. If your turf is large and heavy, making incremental position adjustments can be difficult.
Backyard Golf recommends a couple of approaches to facilitate turf adjustment.
(1) While standing on the green turf, shuffling and “scuffing” your rubber soled shoes in the direction
you want the turf to move will generally result in the small movements required to adjust the turf to
“best fit” position.
(2) From one end of your green, grasping an edge of the turf and flapping will create a layer of air be-
tween the bottom of the turf and the plastic base. This layer of air between the turf and the base should
help with turf adjustment.
Installation Tip
Unrolled, pre-cut turf.
Figure 7

Basic Installation Steps . . . cont.
(Indoor or Outdoor Greens)
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The final construction step is building your pins. Fig. 8 shows Backyard Golf’s standard plastic head pins,
which are constructed as shown in the schematic. The fit of the fiberglass shaft into the plastic head and
hole pin base is necessarily tight to prevent the parts from coming apart during use. Be sure that the shaft
is completely installed in both the head and the base. If you ordered Backyard Golf’s upgraded flag pins,
disregard this step since the flag pins are preassembled prior to shipment.
Once fabricated, insert the pins into the floating cups (Fig. 9). Then get your putter and let the games be-
gin.
Hole Pin Head
Hole Pin “Stick”
Hole Pin Base
(Ball Retriever)
Figure 8
Figure 9
Backyard Golf Head Sticker
Use a wall or the floor as a “backer” to assist with
pressing the hole pin “stick” into the hole pin
head and base. A few drops of liquid dishwash-
ing detergent on the stick ends will help
assembly.
A wooden headed mallet can also be used, how-
ever claw, ball-peen, or other metal headed ham-
mers should not be used as they may damage the
pin’s components.
Installation Tip

Outdoor Green Installation Tips
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Installing your green outdoors is generally as simple as installing indoors, except for a couple of additional steps. The fol-
lowing general installation description is intended to give you the basic steps involved in installing your base on what may
not be hard, level substrate. Be aware that each installation is going to have some unique characteristics that are not spe-
cifically covered by the following steps, so you may have to improvise some of the steps to fit your particular situation.
However, the following steps, which are shown pictorially on page 12, should minimize your installation time.
1. Place the pre-cut turf on the desired location, bottom side down and properly oriented.
2. Using powdered lime as a marker, roughly outline the pre-cut turf by sprinkling lime along the edges of the green.
3. Remove the turf and check the “levelness” of the green area. This is generally done with a string level (if you need
detailed instructions for this step, please contact Backyard Golf). Remember (1) no natural green is perfectly flat and
your green probably won’t be either, and (2) a little slope goes a long way, as far as breaks are concerned. Generally,
maximum tolerable “fall” from any point in your selected location to any other point in that location should not exceed
approximately 2 inches of “fall” per 10 feet of run. If your slope conditions are more severe than this, you should se-
lect another area in which to install, or you will need to provide fill to bring the slope to an acceptable “fall.”
4. Prior to any site leveling steps (if required) and before any actual plastic base installation begins, cut any vegetation in
the installation area down to ground or root level. This can be done in ways too numerous to present here, however a
string trimmer is one very effective method.
5. Unpack and inventory your base panels, using the Bill of Materials on page 3. There’s no sense starting the installation
process before confirming that all base components are available.
6. Layout and fasten commercial grade weed fabric over the installation area. This will act as both a weed barrier and an
assembly aid.
7. Pick a “start” corner (it’s usually easiest to start the base installation with an Outside Radius) and construct the base
using the “Plastic Base Construction Schematic” shown on page 4 and the techniques shown on pages 6 - 10. The
substrate on which you are installing the base can impact the ease with which the panels slide together. The commer-
cial grade weed fabric is generally sufficiently heavy enough to facilitate base construction. However, if the weed fab-
ric is tending to bunch into the panel teeth during installation, heavy cardboard or plywood can be used between the
fabric and panel bottom to facilitate and improve base constructability.
8. Position the turf on the base so that it fits within the “bump” rails of the plastic base before fastening any panels to-
gether. The turf, in its “best fit” position, may or may not have a gap between its edge and the inside of the “bump”
rail, depending on the prevailing environmental conditions. If the turf is too big to lay completely flat on the base, kick
the perimeter panels out as described in the second paragraph on page 9. Be aware that the gap between the turf’s edge
and the inside of the “bump” rail may change depending on temperature, moisture, and other environmental variables.
This is normal and does not affect your green’s performance or playability.
9. Since outdoor greens are subjected to wide variations in ambient conditions, provisions for individual panel expansion
and contraction are incorporated into the base fastening methodology. Whereas indoor (and small outdoor) green bases
fasten the individual perimeter panels together with self-tapping lag screws, outdoor greens are “perimeter staked.” For
both outdoor and indoor greens, Backyard Golf does not recommend fastening each and every panel to its neighbor. If
you are installing outdoors, do not use the self tapping lag screws provided with your green. For your outdoor installa-
tion, 60d, 6” timber tie spikes (or equivalent, see page 3 “Materials”) are used to stake the perimeter panels to the
ground. One steel stake in each outermost perimeter panel hole (which may be drilled out with a 1/4” bit, if desired),
pounded completely into the ground, will secure the base while providing for normal base expansion and contraction.
10. Assemble and install your pins (see page 10), get your stick, and you’re ready to putt.

Outdoor Green Installation Tips Pictorial
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Lay the precut turf (bottom side down) in
the desired location and mark around the
edges with powdered lime, or similar
material.
Using the turf outline as a guide, check the
“levelness” of your location. See step 3 on
page 11 for slope tolerances.
Before doing any site leveling or plastic
base construction, remove any vegetation
from the installation area.
Rake the installation area clean of debris,
and inventory plastic base panels to ensure
you have all required base items.
Cover installation area with commercial
grade landscaping fabric. The fabric will
be cut to size after the base is completed.
The fabric will facilitate panel installation
as well as mitigate soil erosion under the
base.
Construct the plastic base using the
“Plastic Base Construction Schematic”
shown on page 4. If the substrate on
which the base is being installed is rela-
tively soft, heavy cardboard can be placed
under the panels to ease construction.
Fasten the perimeter panels of the base
together and/or to the ground with 60d
timber tie stakes. See step 9, page 11 for
Backyard Golf’s recommended fastening
method for outdoor greens. Once base is
fasten, re-install the turf.
Position turf so it lays perfectly flat on the
base (see step 8, page 11 for panel adjust-
ments, if needed). Remove turf and install
floating cups and cup hole fillers in
required locations in the base
panels (see Fig. 1).
Adjust floating cups so that they are cen-
tered under the hole cutouts in the turf. At
this point, if it is not possible center the
floating cup under the pre-cut hole, the
panel containing the hole probably needs
to be reoriented (see page 4).
Using the plastic base as a template,
cut off the excess underlying landscap-
ing fabric. Fabricate pins (see page 10)
and insert into holes.
Your installation is complete, so get your
putter! Note that the natural weight of
the turf is generally sufficient to keep the
turf in place on the base. In most cases
it’s not necessary to tape or otherwise
secure the turf to the base.
Green shown is for illustrative
purposes only. Your green may
or may not have a similar lay-
out. To build your green use the
“Plastic Base
Construction Schematic”
shown in Fig. 1 on page 4.
ATTENTION

Using the Contour Pads
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Fig. 9 shows a few suggested contour pad positions that can provide the types of breaks indicated. The
contour pads are placed under the turf but on top of the plastic base. To position the contour pads, lift the
turf and place the pad(s) in the desired locations.
While positioning the pad(s), please use extreme caution so as not to crease the turf.
Figure 10
ATTENTION
Green layouts shown in Fig. 10
are for illustrative purposes only.
Your green will have the shape
and layout shown in Fig. 1
(“Plastic Base
Construction Schematic”).
Green Care and Maintenance
Your Backyard Golf green requires very little general care (so you’ll spend your time putting rather than maintain-
ing your green). If and when required, the following may have to be performed:
(1) Clean the plastic base with a general purpose cleaner (like Formula 409®or ArmorAll®) and a soft damp cloth.
(2) In the extreme Northern USA or Canada, bring the turf indoors for the Winter months by rolling it turf side out
onto the core that it came on. Use care so as not to crease or fold the turf!
(3) Debris may be removed from the turf by vacuuming or blowing with a leaf blower. Dust, pet waste residue,
and the like on the turf is usually removed by rain, but can also be removed with a garden hose.
(4) Mold and mildew growth on the turf is an unlikely occurrence if your green has been properly located away
from sprinkler heads. But should it occur, contact Backyard Golf for materials and procedures to remove it.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
Seller warrants that the equipment delivered by seller will be of the kind and quality described in the order or contract and will be free
of defects in workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within three years seller shall,on notifica-
tion, correct such nonconformity, including nonconformance with the specifications, at its option, either by repairing any defective part
or parts, or by making available
F.O.B. sellers plant, a repaired or replacement part.
This warranty is in lieu of all warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose or other warranties, express or implied, except of title
and against patent infringement. Correction of nonconformitys, in the manner and for the period of time provided above, shall consti-
tute fulfillment of all liabilities of seller to buyer, whether based on contract, negligence or otherwise with respect to, or arising out of
such equipment.
Neither party shall be liable for special, indirect, or consequential damages. The remedies set forth in this instrument are exclusive, and
the liability of seller with respect to any contract or sale or anything done in connection with the same, whether in contract, in tort,
under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as expressly provided in this instrument, exceed the price of the equipment or part
on which such liability is based.
Any controversy relating to this agreement or any modification or extension of it allowed by its terms shall be resolved by arbitration
in the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, administered by the American Arbitration Association under the then prevailing Commercial
Arbitration Rules.
Warranty
30 Day Return Policy: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your green at any time during the first
thirty (30) days after initial purchase, you may return your green (shipping prepaid) to Backyard Golf for a full
refund of the purchase price, less (1) any outbound shipping costs incurred by Backyard Golf to initially ship the
green to you and (2) any costs associated with any damaged, broken, or missing parts. Backyard Golf will refund
your purchase price (subject to conditions herein) provided your green is received at our warehouse in good, re-
saleable condition. Please contact Backyard Golf for a Return Merchandize Authorization (RMA) code to initi-
ate a return. [Return policy does not apply to greens sold for commercial applications]
Seven (7) Year Limited Nylon Turf Warranty*: Your Backyard Golf Tour©turf is warranted against
deterioration or discoloration due to ultraviolet radiation for a period of seven (7) years from date of purchase.
Backyard Golf will replace or repair, at its sole option, claims for damaged turf made during this warranty period.
Three (3) Year Limited Warranty*: Your entire Backyard Golf green, including either Club©or Tour©
turf and all plastic base components, is warranted against deterioration, breakage, or defects in manufacturing un-
der normal, non-commercial use for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. Backyard Golf
will replace or repair, at its sole option, claims for damages made during this warranty period.
Warranty Limitations: These warranties apply only to the original retail purchaser, and are not transfer-
able. These warranties cover only the conditions specifically stated that arise from or under normal, non-
commercial usage. Not covered, by way of example not limitation, are deterioration, malfunctions, failures, or
defects resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, pets, unacceptable site location, or unauthorized modifi-
cation(s) to any component of the green. These warranties do not apply to used components, if they constitute
part of your green. Backyard Golf makes no warranties, express or otherwise, including warranties of merchant-
ability or fitness for a particular use, other than those specifically stated herein.
General Purchase Provisions
Backyard Golf and purchaser expressly agree that neither party shall be liable to the other for special, indirect, or
consequential damages arising from or out of the purchase of Backyard Golf products or services. Shipping costs
for warranty replacement items will be the responsibility of the green owner. The Backyard Golf warranties are
governed by prevailing United States laws and give you, the purchaser, specific legal protections, which may vary
from state to state.
Backyard Golf
3080 Northfield Place, Suite 108 ■Roswell, GA 30076
888.575.9237 ■www.puttbetternow.com
The Upgrade Anytime Program
The only place you'll find this program is at Backyard Golf! One of the best features of a Backyard Golf green is its modular
design. This enables you to easily increase the size of your green anytime you like. The Upgrade Anytime Program is designed
to allow you to do this, without "breaking the bank" because you only buy the extra size you need. To get the full details of this
program contact Backyard Golf or visit our website.
*NOTE
Used components (e.g., turf or panels or both) are sold “as is” without warranty.