Start with how you'll use it. If you mostly want to practice lag putts, length matters more than width. If you want to work on reads, ask for gentle breaks built into the base. A green with two or three cups gives you more practice from different angles than a single cup in the middle.
Size is usually limited by the yard, not the budget. Many of our Florida greens fit into side yards, fenced backyards, or the strip between a pool and a hedge. Leave room for a fringe of longer turf around the putting surface. It frames the green, catches stray balls, and makes the whole thing look intentional.
The part you never see is what decides how long it plays well. We excavate, lay a crushed-stone base, and compact it in layers before shaping the contours. Skip that and the green settles unevenly, puddles after storms, and develops bumps that send putts sideways.
Finally, think about how it connects to the rest of the yard. A paver walkway or stepping stones from the patio keeps foot traffic off the fringe and makes the green feel like part of the design. When you're ready, we'll measure on site and lay out the shape with you before anything gets dug.