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.
(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)
(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.
(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.
(2-3 days)
(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.
(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.
(1 day)
(1 day)
Quality Control Analysis, Inorganic Mixes - Bulk density test and complete particle size analysis with comparison to a benchmark test.
(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.
(1 day)
(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.
(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)
(1 day)
(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)
(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)
(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)
Soluble Salts & Recommendations (SSSA)
(Approx. 1 week)
*Results provided by an outside lab and are not covered by our A2LA Accreditation
(Approx. 1 week)
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
(Approx. 1 week)
Soluble Salts & Recommendations (SSSA)
(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
689 Brighton Rd,
Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 382-7292
Fax: (229) 382-7992
E-Mail: [email protected]
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
689 Brighton Rd,
Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 382-7292
Fax: (229) 382-7992
E-Mail: [email protected]