Soil & Water Testing

Every season we collect samples of the irrigation water and soil from select greens.  The samples are sent to accredited laboratories and processed for elemental properties.  It is wise to utilize the same laboratory from year to year because extraction methods can differ between the labs.  This is beneficial when it comes to accurately comparing data and determining if the agronomic plan needs to be amended to account for an alteration in characteristics.  Dissimilar from industry standard, we do not attempt to address all imbalances within the soil.  Since we have no interest in yield and strive to produce and manage a surface, wasting monies incorporating non-beneficial nutrients to balance the soil is not required.

(Several soil sample locations on #17 Green)