European Turfgrass Laboratories Ltd

20/02/2023

Our Golf Green Health Indexing packages are increasingly popular and with 4 options to choose from, there is a package for all. The sample kits can be shipped anywhere and are super-easy to use, and 100% effective at keeping samples intact.
If you’re interested in collecting data on your greens rootzone a, please check our the link: https://lnkd.in/dwvnGFA

Feel free to email me too: [email protected]

03/08/2022

The Golf Green Health packages are proving increasingly popular with kits being sent to clubs in UK, European and Middle Eastern countries. The 4 packages different available cover a range of parameters including: Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity, Bulk Density, Air-Filled and Water-Filled Porosities, Organic Matter Profile and nutrient analysis. Each parameter is given an index - these are calculated using our experience and constant evaluation of our ever-growing databank of test results. Sample kits and instructions are sent to you for a hassle-free, easy extraction and can be shipped worldwide. If you are interested how your greens rootzone is performing both physically and nutritionally, then this is the service for you.
Please feel free to contact me on: [email protected] for more information.

29/04/2022

Super-pleased to be able to share this with you. A stunning course in a fantastic location.

14/04/2022

I’m sure many of you will be working over Good Friday and Easter Monday and we are too! Feel free to email or call, we will definitely be open and working in the lab!
Enjoy the long weekend everyone.

08/04/2022

Continuing on from our extensive data collection from Organic Matter Profile and Golf Green Health Indexing testing, our general statistics are showing:
2020, 40-60mm: 0.2% - 10.5% with an average of 2.8%.
2021, 40-60mm: 0.2% - 11.3% with an average of 3.1%.
(Stats based on hundreds of greens from all types of venues, ages of greens, seed-types and constructions).
Not too much variance between 2020 and 2021 data for this increment. Usually organic matter at this depth is due to a historical build-up over a period of time. A little more of a physical challenge to reduce OM as it becomes buried and less natural breakdown occurs.
Generally, our data is showing greens which are less than 1-2% OM at 40-60mm tend to be young greens (less than 5 years old). OM builds up throughout the profile as greens age.
Regular testing of OM helps to identify levels throughout the green and allows for reduction practices to become implemented before it is buried deeper in the profile.
If you’re interested in testing your facility, and want to organise a testing kit to be sent to you, please feel free to contact me: [email protected].

Also, thanks to you for the interest you have shown to date on this introduction to our data collection. 👍

29/03/2022

Continuing on from our extensive data collection from Organic Matter Profile and Golf Green Health Indexing testing, our general statistics are showing:
2020, 20-40mm: 0.3% - 10.4%, with an average of 3.8%.
2021, 20-40mm: 0.3% - 21.5% with an average of 4.2%.
(Stats based on hundreds of greens from all types of venues, ages of greens, seed-types and constructions).
Whilst organic matter (OM) is usually lower than in the top 0-20mm section, this is not always the case. Higher OM at this lower depth could be the result of increased top-dressing applications and cause the OM to become buried. Regular testing of OM helps to pinpoint where it is building up throughout the profile and allow for a tailored management program.
Where do your greens fit? If you’re interested in testing your facility, and want to organise a testing kit to be sent to you, please feel free to contact me: [email protected].

22/03/2022

From our extensive data collection from Organic Matter Profile and Golf Green Health Indexing testing, our general statistics are showing:
2020, 0-20mm: 1.9% - 16.6%, with an average of 6.2%.
2021, 0-20mm: 1.4% - 34.3%, with an average of 6.6%.
(Stats based on hundreds of greens from all types of venues, ages of greens, seed-types and constructions).
The kits we have manufactured can be shipped worldwide, and are really effective at holding the cores intact until they are returned back to the laboratory. Our data collection is growing, thanks to those who participate. 👏👏
Where do your greens fit? If you’re interested, please feel free to contact me: [email protected].
Watch this space for more data to follow!

04/03/2022

Interesting article by the USGA today, lots of useful insight into course renovations.
The range of services ETL offers as a certified lab can help determine the quality and suitability of proposed materials and with the ability to receive samples all over the world using our dedicated Soil Import Licence we can provide testing to any location.

Anyone who has gone through a course renovation knows there are keys to getting it right and pitfalls to avoid. Understanding these key steps can help you deliver the best project possible.

24/12/2021

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish colleagues, friends and clients a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. Thank-you so much for working with us 2021, we look forward to continuing this with you in 2022!
The lab is now closed for the holiday period, but not for long, we reopen on 3rd January. Excited for what 2022 may bring. All the best everyone 🎄🥳🎄🥳

12/09/2021

European Turfgrass Laboratories are also very pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Campbell, who joined us last week. Laura is also a Graduate Technician with a degree in Environmental Science from Stirling University, same degree/uni as myself but many years apart 😂.

“I applied to work for ETL because of my love of science. After completing my 4th year dissertation I was looking for the opportunity to get back into the lab and doing what I love. Work at ETL incorporates many aspects of soil science which I covered as part of my degree, accompanied by the real world applications and procedures that I am learning in my new position.
In my spare time, I’m interested in swimming, kayaking, and all things outdoors, I like to go hillwalking or down to the loch for a paddle. I get to do all these hobbies and more with my guide and scout groups which are a big part of my life and which I find enjoyable”.

Laura, we are so pleased to have you join our team, and look forward to helping you develop your lab skills and much more.

12/09/2021

What a year it’s been for ETL, and due to great demand the team has expanded. I’d like to welcome one of our new recruits, Laura Beattie, who joins as a Graduate Technician. Training is intense right now, and Laura is already showing her aptitude for laboratory work.
Here’s a few words from the lady herself.

“I joined ETL this year, 2021, after graduating with an honours degree in Plant Sciences from Dundee University. Since high school I have enjoyed lab-based and having the opportunity to work in one so close to where I grew up feels like a dream come true. I am enjoying my place here at ETL and have been made to feel welcome by all members of staff. I still have a lot to learn but I am eager to do so and will hopefully at some point in the future be as proficient as other members of the team.
When not working I enjoy staying at home where I spend time doing puzzles and reading. I also am trying to keep my succulent alive which is so far going well, maybe not thriving but not dead either. I also enjoy playing with my new puppy dog and, hopefully soon, I’ll be able to take her on nice long walks which we should both enjoy.”

Welcome to ETL team Laura, the Sportsturf industry is a great sector to be involved in!