Building a green with my 8n

Curt obviously has more experience and already gave good advise. About 15 years ago I built a putting green in the back yard using bentgrass the country club super. sold me (only need a few pounds). Install good drainage, I had to add lots of sand to our very clay soil. I seem to recall the experts using some gravel base and 4" pipe. I remember a few articles in golf mags about them ripping up and rebuilding some major greens, using laser mapping to restore the original contour, all to improve drainage. I kept it well fertilized, watered and cut (every few days at most) but I was always battling fungus or other disease problems. I used a power reel mower (a cross between the old fashioned push mower and a modern gas lawn mower engine). You may want to consider installing at least 1 underground sprinkler head/port in the center of the green for easier watering. There are lots of good books and materials available about turfgrass management, I had a green covered one from Ortho, very helpful. This was almost my career choice, but I ended up doing computer software and now am dreaming/working towards farming. Email if you want, I will help all I can.

--Mike