European Turfgrass

Laboratories Ltd (ETL)

provides an independent

and unbiased service for

the analysis of soils, sand,

peat, gravel, rootzone and

other materials specifically

for the turfgrass and

landscape industries.

Why Test with ETL?

Having materials tested provides an invaluable and essential tool for golf course architects, agronomists, course superintendents, and groundsmen in making an informed decision on which materials are right for you and your projects needs.

Testing at ETL can provide data to help with:

• Selecting materials for new construction projects• Identifying problems with rootzones or topdressings• Recommending soil nutrient levels• Ensuring materials are compatible• Choosing suitable bunker sand• Determining suitable construction depths for different materials• Ensuring irrigation water is fit for use

Providing accurate and independent analysis of materials gives you the comfort of knowing that Europe’s first A2LA-accredited and USGA approved laboratory is working together with you and for you.

If you would like more details of our full range of services or our scope of accreditation, please contact us at the address below:

European Turfgrass Laboratories LtdUnit 58, Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling, FK7 7RP, Scotland, UK

Tel No. 0044 (0) 1786 449195

Fax No. 0044 (0) 1786 449688

Email: europeanturf@aol.com

Website: www.etl-ltd.com

European TurfgrassLaboratories Ltd

European TurfgrassLaboratories Ltd (ETL)provides an independentand unbiased service forthe analysis of soils, sand,peat, gravel, rootzone andother materials specificallyfor the turfgrass andlandscape industries.

How Do We Test?

As an A2LA-accredited laboratory (Geotechnical – Putting Green Materials) and 1 out of only 10 in the world on the USGA approved list of physical soil testing laboratories, ETL’s scope of accreditation

comprises of a variety of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) methods – as listed in the “2004 USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction.”

Producing accurate and reliable test results as quickly as possibleis essential.

By taking part in the USGA Proficiency Testing Program (where samples are sent quarterly to all participating laboratories for testing and results statistically analysed), ETL remains one of the leading centres for rootzone material testing.

Who Do We Test For?

Since 1996 when ETL was formed, we have been testing materials for many of the world’s leading golf clubs, football clubs, national stadiums, racecourses and other natural grass sports surfaces.

ETL’s market began in the UK and Ireland and has rapidly expanded across Europe into Africa, India, Middle East, Australasia and South America.

Golf course architects, agronomist, material suppliers, contractors, local authorities and government agencies use our testing services extensively during project planning and construction to ensure all materials are conforming to their project’s specifications.

RECOMMENDED DEPTH

100mm

300mm

Drainpipe

Grass

Medium/CoarseSand BasedRootzone Layer

AppropriateGravel Layerwhich bridgeswith the Rootzone

Subsoil

Drainpipe

Grass

Medium/CoarseSand Based

Rootzone Layer

IntermediateVery Coarse

Sand LayerGravel Layer

Subsoil

RECOMMENDED DEPTH

100mm

300mm

50-100mm

Profile of a Putting Green Built to USGA Recommendations with the Intermediate Layer

Profile of a Putting Green Built to USGA Recommendations

without the Intermediate Layer

WHO DO WE TEST FOR?Since 1996 when ETL was formed, we have been testing materialsfor many of the world’s leading golf clubs, football clubs, nationalstadiums, racecourses and other natural grass sports surfaces.ETL’s market began in the UK and Ireland and has rapidly expanded across Europe into Africa, India, Middle East, Australasia and South America.

Golf course architects, agronomist, material suppliers, contractors,local authorities and government agencies use our testing servicesextensively during project planning and construction to ensure allmaterials are conforming to their project’s specifications.

How Do We Test?

As an A2LA-accredited laboratory (Geotechnical – Putting Green Materials) and 1 out of only 10 in the world on the USGA approved list of physical soil testing laboratories, ETL’s scope of accreditation

comprises of a variety of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) methods – as listed in the “2004 USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction.”

Producing accurate and reliable test results as quickly as possibleis essential.

By taking part in the USGA Proficiency Testing Program (where samples are sent quarterly to all participating laboratories for testing and results statistically analysed), ETL remains one of the leading centres for rootzone material testing.

Who Do We Test For?

Since 1996 when ETL was formed, we have been testing materials for many of the world’s leading golf clubs, football clubs, national stadiums, racecourses and other natural grass sports surfaces.

ETL’s market began in the UK and Ireland and has rapidly expanded across Europe into Africa, India, Middle East, Australasia and South America.

Golf course architects, agronomist, material suppliers, contractors, local authorities and government agencies use our testing services extensively during project planning and construction to ensure all materials are conforming to their project’s specifications.

RECOMMENDED DEPTH

100mm

300mm

Drainpipe

Grass

Medium/CoarseSand BasedRootzone Layer

AppropriateGravel Layerwhich bridgeswith the Rootzone

Subsoil

Drainpipe

Grass

Medium/CoarseSand Based

Rootzone Layer

IntermediateVery Coarse

Sand LayerGravel Layer

Subsoil

RECOMMENDED DEPTH

100mm

300mm

50-100mm

Profile of a Putting Green Built to USGA Recommendations with the Intermediate Layer

Profile of a Putting Green Built to USGA Recommendations

without the Intermediate Layer

How Do We Test?

As an A2LA-accredited laboratory (Geotechnical – Putting Green Materials) and 1 out of only 10 in the world on the USGA approved list of physical soil testing laboratories, ETL’s scope of accreditation

comprises of a variety of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) methods – as listed in the “2004 USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction.”

Producing accurate and reliable test results as quickly as possibleis essential.

By taking part in the USGA Proficiency Testing Program (where samples are sent quarterly to all participating laboratories for testing and results statistically analysed), ETL remains one of the leading centres for rootzone material testing.

Who Do We Test For?

Since 1996 when ETL was formed, we have been testing materials for many of the world’s leading golf clubs, football clubs, national stadiums, racecourses and other natural grass sports surfaces.

ETL’s market began in the UK and Ireland and has rapidly expanded across Europe into Africa, India, Middle East, Australasia and South America.

Golf course architects, agronomist, material suppliers, contractors, local authorities and government agencies use our testing services extensively during project planning and construction to ensure all materials are conforming to their project’s specifications.

RECOMMENDED DEPTH

100mm

300mm

Drainpipe

Grass

Medium/CoarseSand BasedRootzone Layer

AppropriateGravel Layerwhich bridgeswith the Rootzone

Subsoil

Drainpipe

Grass

Medium/CoarseSand Based

Rootzone Layer

IntermediateVery Coarse

Sand LayerGravel Layer

Subsoil

RECOMMENDED DEPTH

100mm

300mm

50-100mm

Profile of a Putting Green Built to USGA Recommendations with the Intermediate Layer

Profile of a Putting Green Built to USGA Recommendations

without the Intermediate Layer

HOW DO WE TEST?As an A2LA-accredited laboratory (Geotechnical – Putting Green Materials) and 1 out of only 10 in the world on the USGA approved list of physical soil testing laboratories, ETL’s scope of accreditation comprises of a variety of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) methods – as listed in the “2004 USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction.”

Producing accurate and reliable test results as quickly as possibleis essential.

By taking part in the USGA Proficiency Testing Program (where samples are sent quarterly to all participating laboratories for testing and results statistically analysed), ETL remains one of the leading centres for rootzone material testing.

European Turfgrass

Laboratories Ltd (ETL)

provides an independent

and unbiased service for

the analysis of soils, sand,

peat, gravel, rootzone and

other materials specifically

for the turfgrass and

landscape industries.

Why Test with ETL?

Having materials tested provides an invaluable and essential tool for golf course architects, agronomists, course superintendents, and groundsmen in making an informed decision on which materials are right for you and your projects needs.

Testing at ETL can provide data to help with:

• Selecting materials for new construction projects• Identifying problems with rootzones or topdressings• Recommending soil nutrient levels• Ensuring materials are compatible• Choosing suitable bunker sand• Determining suitable construction depths for different materials• Ensuring irrigation water is fit for use

Providing accurate and independent analysis of materials gives you the comfort of knowing that Europe’s first A2LA-accredited and USGA approved laboratory is working together with you and for you.

If you would like more details of our full range of services or our scope of accreditation, please contact us at the address below:

European Turfgrass Laboratories LtdUnit 58, Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling, FK7 7RP, Scotland, UK

Tel No. 0044 (0) 1786 449195

Fax No. 0044 (0) 1786 449688

Email: europeanturf@aol.com

Website: www.etl-ltd.com

Why test with ETL?Having materials tested provides an invaluable and essential toolfor golf course architects, agronomists, course superintendents, and groundsmen in making an informed decision on which materials are right for you and your projects needs.Testing at ETL can provide data to help with:

• Selecting materials for new construction projects

• Identifying problems with rootzones or topdressings

• Recommending soil nutrient levels

• Ensuring materials are compatible

• Choosing suitable bunker sand

• Determining suitable construction depths for different materials

• Ensuring irrigation water is fit for use

Providing accurate and independent analysis of materials givesyou the comfort of knowing that Europe’s first A2LA-accredited and USGA approved laboratory is working together with you and for you.

If you would like more details of our full range of services or ourscope of accreditation, please contact us at the address below:

European Turfgrass Laboratories LtdUnit 58, Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling, FK7 7RP, Scotland, UK

Tel No. 0044 (0)1786 449195Fax No. 0044 (0)1786 449688Email: europeanturf@aol.comWebsite: www.etl-ltd.com