Step 10:  Cut Holes for the Cups

Locate the cup holes by pressing the turf with your hands until you feel the holes. Using a sharp utility knife with a brand new blade, start cutting the holes out of the turf by making an "X" inside the hole. Holding the turf from the center of the "X", cut tightly around the inside edge of the cup. It is very important to take your time cutting around the inner edge of the cups. Once you have cut the holes out of the turf, take a pair of scissors and trim the loose fibers around the cup. Congratulations. That's it!  You are now ready to start practicing those critical putts on your personal putting green.