Laboratories Physical soil testing is the process of analyzing the gravel, sands, and amendments, used in green construction to determine factors such as porosity, hydraulic conductivity, whether or not the sand is calcareous, and the actual size of the materials. The laboratories listed below specialize in physical soil analysis for the golf industry. Before submitting samples to a laboratory, be sure to contact the lab for specifics regarding the amount of materials required for testing, the types of tests they offer, fees for their services, and shipping instructions. Keep in mind that it takes time to perform these tests and that the first batch of materials you submit may not meet your construction requirements. Be sure to begin the testing process early enough to allow re-testing of subsequent materials, if necessary.
Accreditation is available to private, independent, in-house and government labs.
The USGA recommends that only A2LA-accredited laboratories be used for testing and analyzing materials for building greens according to our guidelines. Main Street New Knoxville, OH 45871 Attn.