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golf course tests
Athletic Field Tests
Quality Control Tests
Gravel Tests
Individual Tests
Peat Tests
Chemical Tests
Undisturbed core test
Disturbed core tests
Misc tests

Golf course tests

Development of a USGA Putting Green Rootzone Mixture (Greensmix), Sand:Organic Mixes - Complete physical analysis of sand and up to three sand:organic mix ratios. Complete particle size analysis, uniformity coefficient, organic matter, and pH on the best mix with USGA recommendations for a greensmix. 
(2-3 days)


Development of a USGA Putting Green Rootzone Mixture (Greensmix), Sand:Inorganic Mixes - Complete physical analysis of sand and up to three sand:inorganic mix ratios. Complete particle size analysis, uniformity coefficient, and pH on the best mix with USGA recommendations for a greensmix. 
(2-3 days)

Development of a USGA Putting Green Rootzone Mixture (Greensmix), Sand:Soil Mixes - Complete physical and particle size analysis of sand and soil, including organic matter on soil, and complete physical analysis of up to three sand:soil mix ratios. Complete particle size analysis, uniformity coefficient, organic matter, and pH on the best mix with USGA  recommendations for a greensmix. 
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(2-3 days)

Complete USGA Greensmix Analysis, Organic Mixes - Complete physical and particle size analysis, uniformity coefficient, organic matter, pH, and USGA recommendations for a greensmix. 
(2-3 days)

Complete USGA Greensmix Analysis, Inorganic Mixes - Complete physical and particle size analysis, uniformity coefficient, pH, and USGA recommendations for a greensmix. 
(2-3 days)

USGA Bunker (Trap) Sand Test - Complete physical and particle size analysis including particle shape, fried-egg lie, color, pH, and USGA guidelines for a bunker sand. Angle of Repose available upon request. 
(2-3 days)

USGA Topdressing Sand Test - Complete physical and particle size analysis, pH, and USGA recommendations for a topdressing sand. (Uniformity Coefficient available upon request).  
(2-3 days)

USGA Greensmix Sand Test - Complete physical and particle size analysis, uniformity coefficient, pH, and USGA recommendations for a greensmix sand. 
(2-3 days)

Ultradwarf Greensmix Sand or Topdressing Sand Test - Complete physical and particle size analysis, pH, and Ultradwarf greensmix or topdressing sand recommendations. 
(2-3 days)

Misc Test - Testing is also available for tees, fairways, CA style (straight sand) greens, and non-USGA greens. Please choose from the tests listed above or from INDIVIDUAL TESTS. 
(N/A)

athletic field tests

Development of a Sportsturf Rootzone Mixture (SRM) for Athletic Field Construction, Sand:Organic Mixes - Complete physical analysis of sand and up to three sand:organic mix ratios. Complete particle size analysis, organic matter, and pH on the best mix with recommendations for an SRM.  
(2-3 days)

Development of a Sportsturf Rootzone Mixture (SRM) for Athletic Field Construction, Sand:Inorganic Mixes - Complete physical analysis of sand and up to three sand:inorganic mix ratios. Complete particle size analysis and pH on the best mix with recommendations for an SRM. 
(2-3 days)

Development of a Sportsturf Rootzone Mixture (SRM) for Athletic Field Construction, Sand:Soil Mixes - Complete physical and particle size analysis of sand and soil, with organic matter on soil, including complete physical analysis of up to three sand:soil mix ratios. Complete particle size analysis, organic matter, and pH on the best mix with recommendations for an SRM.  
(2-3 days)

Complete SRM Analysis, Organic Mixes - Complete physical and particle size analysis, organic matter, pH, and recommendations for an SRM. 
(2-3 days)

Complete SRM Analysis, Inorganic Mixes - Complete physical and particle size analysis, pH, and recommendations for an SRM. 
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(2-3 days)​

Quality Control Tests

Quality Control Analysis, Organic Mixes - Complete particle size analysis and organic matter with comparison to a benchmark test.
(1 day)

Quality Control Analysis, Inorganic Mixes - Bulk density test and complete particle size analysis with comparison to a benchmark test. 
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(1 day)

Gravel tests

​USGA Compatibility Test of Gravel and Rootzone Sand/Mix - For construction without the intermediate (choker) layer. Includes sieve analysis for bridging, permeability, and uniformity factors. 
(1 day)

Gravel Particle Size (ASTM C136) - Sieve analysis of gravel and recommendations for golf green and athletic field construction. 
(1 day)

Intermediate (Choker) Layer Particle Size (ASTM C136) - Sieve analysis of choker material and recommendations for construction when intermediate layer is required. 
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(1 day)

individual tests

Complete Physical Analysis (ASTM F1815) - Complete physical analysis including water permeability rate, pore space distribution, bulk density, particle density, and water retention. ​
(2-3 days)

Complete Particle Size Analysis (ASTM F1632 and Hydrometer Method) - Percent sand, silt, clay, and sand fractions. 
(1 day)

Uniformity Coefficient (CU) 
(1 day)

Organic Matter Analysis (ASTM F1647 Method A) - Determined by loss on ignition. 
(1 day)

pH and Lime Recommendations (ASTM D4972 Method A) - Determined using water and a calcium chloride solution.     (1 day)

Particle Shape (ASTM F1632) 
(1 day)

Particle Density (D854 Method A) 
(1 day)

Moisture (ASTM D2974 Method A) 
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(1 day)

Peat Tests

Complete Peat Analysis - Complete evaluation of peat including organic matter, ash, moisture, water holding capacity, bulk density, and pH. 
​(2-3 days)

Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils (ASTM D2974 Method A) - Determined by loss on ignition. 
​(1 day)

​CHEMICAL TESTS*

Chemical Analysis - Soil Fertility analysis for P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, and Mn with fertilizer recommendations and pH with lime recommendations. 
(Approx. 1 week)

Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)  
(Approx. 1 week)
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Soluble Salts & Recommendations (SSSA) 
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(Approx. 1 week)

*Results provided by an outside lab and are not covered by our A2LA Accreditation​

misc tests

Contact us for:
Lawn, landscaping, biosoil, or any other physical soil testing you may require to see if we can meet your needs.

Tifton Soil Testing Lab, LLC
250 Tifton Worth Co. Line Rd, #6
Tifton, GA 31793


Phone: (229) 382-7292
Fax: (229) 382-7992

E-Mail: ​testing@tiftonsoillab.com
  • Home
  • Services
    • Lab Tests and Turnaround Time
    • Procedure for Taking Samples
    • Procedure for Sending Samples
    • Description of Tests
    • Customers Outside Continental U.S.
  • Resources
    • A2LA Scope of Accreditation
    • Current USGA Recommendations
    • Sportsturf Rootzone (SRM) Sands
    • Analysis Request Form
    • Permit to Receive Soil (Outside Continental US Only)
  • Clients
  • Staff
  • Contact