Best Indoor Putting Green 2024

It's no secret that putting is arguably the most important part of the game and the area where you can save the most amount of shots. How many times have you hit two great shots to find the putting surface, only to three-putt and walk away with an undeserved bogey, when a possible birdie was on the cards.

Obviously, when it comes to putting, there are plenty of ways to improve, such as purchasing one of the best putting aids. Another way, though, is to think about an indoor putting green, which can not only save you shots, but also make use of your time as it can be used in your home set up.

Like the best putting mats, they are designed to help hone your stroke, with an indoor putting green being a great option that won't break the bank. Below, we have listed the best ones currently on the market, with various aspects and details also listed to help find the right one for your game. Along with the best putting greens, why not also check out the best golf training aids, best golf nets and best golf simulators, additions which, again, will help complete your home practice set up.

The Quick List

Best Indoor Putting Green

Best Overall

There are multiple options of the Perfect Practice Perfect Putting Mat available, with this particular model being the 9' 6" version. Endorsed by Dustin Johnson, it is made up of three main parts, which is the mat itself, a raised, wooden end part with two holes of different sizes in it, as well as a wooden backstop and four wooden slats that fit together to create a channel for the ball to roll back towards you.

You get a lot for your money and, not only is it one of the best putting mats money can buy, but also the one of the best golf training aids. You may ask, how? Well, it's down to the fact that it can be used on both a tiled (kitchen) floor and carpeted floor. However, I must add that you must be careful with the way you store this item and take care when unrolling it.

Finally, what I really liked about the Perfect Practice Perfect Putting Mat are the various different lines that help with both the path of the stroke and the start line of your putts. This is important as it helps the consistency on the greens and even help find the best putter for your stroke.

• Read our full Perfect Practice Perfect Putting Mat Review

Best for any surface

If you live somewhere prone to wet weather, you'll understand the importance of a quality putting mat and taking the PrimePutt out of the box, I knew I was about to test a quality product.

The premium, nylon synthetic turf felt heavy and robust. It uses tour-grade nylon turf that it claims mimics the feel and roll of PGA Tour greens at tournament speed, running between 10-11 on the Stimpmeter. In testing, I found it to feel very realistic and therefore ideal for using some of the best putting aids on to help develop your stroke.

There are several mat sizes to choose from, ranging from a 1.5ft x 9ft single hole mat, all the way up to a 3ft x 15ft 3-hole mat. I tested the 3ft x 9ft length and found it to be a fair size to fit in most rooms. Our only criticism: it could be wider. Three holes feels a bit overkill as even when I was putting to the middle hole I found our heels hovering over the edge of the mat.

On the whole, it's a fantastic mat and undoubtedly one of the best putting mats I've tested. The sleek, wooden engraved back-stop collects balls without them bouncing back and really adds to that premium look.

• Read our full PrimePutt Golf Putting Mat Review

Best clever design

For a number of years, PuttOUT has been making some of the best putting mats that allow you to hit straight putts and work on technique and start line, which is a crucial element of putting practice. But they have also released a clever mat which helps players work on breaking putts as well.

Featuring a light, flexible, and extremely strong EPP base, with 8 points of adjustment, AirBreak allows you to quickly create an almost limitless amount of breaking putts across its 8ft putting area. This is cleverly achieved by having 8 air pockets built into the frame, with players using the pumps and release valves to raise and lower the base which PuttOUT says allows users to create break in seconds. I thoroughly enjoyed testing the AirBreak out and found both the setup and usage really simple and intuitive. The flexibility of the base means that, unlike some other solutions, AirBreak doesn’t just pivot on a single plane, which allows you to create double-breakers

I also enjoyed was the automatic ball return. It is battery-powered, and holed putts are returned to your feet instantly, which is a great reward for a successful putt. Overall this is a clever design which all levels of player will enjoy using and practicing on.

• Read our full PuttOUT AirBreak Putting Mat Review

Best premium model

Straight off the bat, the Zen Green Stage is a seriously impressive bit of kit that works via hydraulics that are controlled by a simple touch screen panel paired via Bluetooth. Not only does it help the short game aspect, but the long game also, something which other models on this list can't do.

However, it's the short game I am interested in, with this unique item able to be altered from a completely flat lie, to having the ball play up to 9 percent either above or below your feet and 12 percent uphill or downhill. This means that you are able to practice all manner of putts that you could be faced with out on the golf course.

So, how did it perform? Well, in testing, I loved the Green Stage, as it did everything and more. The only slight negative is that, with all of this tech, it comes in at a slightly hefty price tag! However, if you can afford it, there's truly nothing like it on the market.

• Read our full Zen Green Stage Review

Best value

Piers Ward and Andy Proudman, from Me and My Golf, are very well known PGA professionals famous for their online coaching and tips to help you play better. Here they have teamed up to create a cool mat with three breaking balls to help your putting.

Before explaining how it works, I will note what you get for your money and, firstly, is a putting mat that is available in three different sizes - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11ft (3.4m) and 14ft (4.3m). Along with the detailed mat, there are three golf balls, which have differently weighted breaks built into them.

In testing, it was quite clear that the green ball has a slight break, the red ball has a medium break and the blue ball has a heavy break. The amount of break is influenced by a screw inside of the ball, but this does not mean these golf balls feel awful to putt with, especially as the roll on them was still pure and like you'd find with a normal golf ball.

• Read our full Me And My Golf Breaking Ball Putting Mat Review

Best putting simulator

There's a lot to love about the Exputt RG Putting Simulator, with the first thing being the ease of use and the extremely simple set-up process. After unpacking it from the box, all you do is roll out the mat, attach it to the HDMI port and then position the camera in the right place to ensure synchronization.

You have to create an account but, once you do, it opens up a world of options that include both Classic or Practice categories. Not only was I able to hit putts over various lengths on the green, but it also allows for uphill and sidehill breaks and even different green speeds!

The only slight downside is the price tag, but I thought you do get an awful lot for your money as, not only are the graphics clear, but you get a lot of data and functionality! Certainly, if you want to take a deeper dive into your putting, then this is a brilliant way to get some hard facts together.

• Read our full Exputt RG Putting Simulator Review

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How we test

Our testing methodology for all golf equipment revolves around just that, testing. That means we use golf products to refute or back up manufacturers claims whilst also trying to see if the product is any good. This will take the form of using the product over a period of time, on and off the golf course where applicable.

When it comes to indoor putting greens, we will use them off the course to gauge, amongst other things, what they are actually like to use, how much space is needed, how easy they are to set up, the overall quality of them, and how well they store away.

We believe that it is by using the equipment in the real world that shows just how good a product is. Finally, we should also note that no manufacturer can buy a good review because our testing team tells it how it is.

How to choose an indoor putting green

Here are some factors you need to consider when looking at purchasing an indoor putting green. (Also if you want a new flatstick as well, check out our guide on the best putters too)

Size

As you have seen, the best indoor putting greens come in a variety of sizes. If you want a long or short models, manufacturers have got you covered. The thing to be aware of on your end is how much space do you have, because this will then dictate which model to go for. Also, we recommend thinking about what kind of floor you will put the green on because some types of flooring, like wooden floors, perform better than others.

Convenience

Linking with the above point, how convenient do you want the indoor green to be, primarily in terms of how easy is it to store and fold away. Some of the models above are convenient and easily in a bag, whilst others have the hole attachment which takes up a bit more room.

What do you want to practice

If you’re looking to focus on a specific part of your putting, there will be a green for that. A long putting green will obviously help you with pace and distance control whilst models with holes on will help you gain more confidence just by seeing the ball go in the hole more often. Alternatively, if you just want to use the green for fun, rather than intense practice, then go for a model with holes and fun little accessories too.

Durability

The good thing about indoor putting greens is that they should last a long time because all you are doing on them is putting. That being said there are still models out there which wear down too quickly which is why we have collated the models above because none of them should do that. Just be aware of cheap materials used on putting greens because they won't perform well in the long term.

Price

No buying guide would be complete without at least mentioning the price factor. Some of the larger models can be quite expensive, but there is good value for money to be had here as they last a long time.

FAQs

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