Golf cup construction for use with artificial turf

A method for installing a golf cup in artificial turf comprising:

• forming an aggregate base which includes a level top prepared surface;
• forming a hole in the base to a depth to receive a golf cup;
• inserting a sleeve n the hole as a friction fit so that the sleeve is held in place against side to side movement by engagement with the aggregate surrounding the hole;
• locating the sleeve so that an upper circular edge of the sleeve is positioned at the level top prepared surface;
• applying a layer of artificial turf over the level top prepared surface and over the hole and the sleeve, the turf having a backing layer and a covering attached to the backing layer of artificial grass;
• forming an opening in the artificial turf at the hole with an outer edge of the opening at the sleeve;
• inserting a cup portion into the sleeve;
• and locating a height of the cup in the sleeve so that an upper lip of the cup portion stands proud of the upper circular edge of the sleeve by a distance substantially equal to a thickness of the backing layer.