Outdoor putting greens also require a base of stone or concrete. The cups are concreted into place. As for drainage, synthetic turfs drain off the turf, not through it. Drainage needs to be provided.
How fast will your outdoor green be?
Another decision you'll make is regarding green speed. Stimp measures how fast the green is. You can have your green speed matched to your local courses or to a championship course. In general, adding more sand to your synthetic green makes it faster.
Will you Do-it-Yourself?
You can buy a putting green kit to install yourself. Many come with video instructions. Depending on the size and design, you may need help in installing the green.
Once your new putting green is installed, you can enjoy hours of putting practice and improve your golf game. For a putting green resource site, visit http://www.allputtinggreens.com/
Raynay Valles is co-author of Beginner's Guide to Golf, where new golfers can learn how to hold a golf club, golf tips and more. To learn about playing golf go to Beginner's Guide to Golf