Testimonials

“It was vital to find the correct sand to be used for the, as specified, USGA greens.

Not only that, but the contractors had no golf course construction knowledge and without the technical / analytical information supplied by ETL, there would have been no proper ‘backup’ to prove, that the numerous samples provided, were not suitable / compliant.

Suitable sands were very difficult to source in Saudi Arabia (surprisingly), and the number of tests on different samples that were required, was well above the norm. However, ETL were always very helpful, understanding, and thorough in any test or request we had.

EGD has used ETL on many of our golf projects to help choose the correct sands / rootzone.

The necessary tests are always carried out in an efficient and timely manner, and the results are easy, for all, to interpret.

Further, the people who work at ETL are professional and always a pleasure to deal with.

ETL provide a thorough analytical service, and their role in helping us choose the correct soil / sand for each specific project has been a vital part in the successes of our Golf Courses.”

Dave Sampson, European Golf Design, May 2009

“Many samples were tested before suitable sand was found which fell within the USGA recommendations. The production of this sand was in question and through regular testing we were able to ensure uniformity. Having worked with the supplier to establish the production procedures the sand was subsequently used on a 45-hole project in Sicily.

We used ETL to undertake our testing as it is recognised as the most reliable and accurate laboratory in Europe. All members within the industry therefore accept the results without question.

We have always found ETL to be very efficient and helpful and we shall continue to use their service on a regular basis.”

Dave Young, Benedetti Golf International, June 2009

Construction at Gold Golf Country Club, Slovakia

“We at Nicklaus Design depend on independent testing laboratories to verify that soils, irrigation water, and sands meet the qualifications for construction and maintenance established for such use by expert scientific research and experience. European Turf Laboratories have been one of our most trusted companies in the performance of such testing. They strive to quickly process samples submitted and render both data and recommendations in an easy to read format. Further to that, they respond quickly to questions and are very easy to work with when clarifying complicated results and opinions. Our clients and their contractors find ETL both friendly and reasonably priced, and the results of their work have been first class all the way. I do not hesitate to recommend ETL for any project where precise analysis is required to insure high standards of construction and maintenance.”

Jon Scott, Vice President of Agronomic Services, Nicklaus Design, June 2009

Construction at Gold Golf Country Club, Slovakia

14th Green at Karnataka Golf Association, Bangalore, India

“Building a golf course requires a massive investment from the developer, with costs running to many millions. Whilst the aesthetics of the course are a reflection of the designer’s imagination and flair, the technical specification is a matter for science. With so much at stake nothing is left to chance and ETL help to make sure we get it right every time.”

Howard Swan, Swan Golf Designs, April 2009

17th Green at Karnataka Golf Association, Bangalore, India

Föhr GC, Nordfreisland, Germany

“We were constructing a golf course on a natural sand area on an island off the coast of Germany. We chose to use the native sand as a rootzone but needed confirmation that this sand would work in greens construction. ETL provided services in lab tests and recommendations that enabled us to use the native sands, thus reducing costs of importing sand from the mainland.

ETL have always been provided an efficient and reliable service. Most importantly, we are confident that the test results from ETL will be correct with no discrepancies.

As European Golf Services aim to achieve the highest standards in its field, we have had no hesitation in using ETL to carry out sand testing on our golf courses. They are competent, professional and committed to completing the task.”

Richard Ferraris, European Golf Services, June 2009

Golf fairways construction at Killeen Castle Golf Resort, County Meath, Ireland

“We required a laboratory to help us achieve the high quality product as expected by ourselves, the Golf Course Designer and the Owner and Developer of the Project.

We chose ETL because of their quality of service, reliability and delivery of results in a timely manner and we also receive valuable advice when unusual questions may arise.”

Neil Oldfield, Southern Golf Construction, June 2009

“Turfgrass Consultancy Ltd has developed a working relationship with ETL since their inception in 1996. ETL provide us with a comprehensive service for our physical testing requirements during site assessment and post grow-in agronomy on various projects worldwide.

ETL offer a thorough and non-bias service which allows us to make independent interpretations and subsequent recommendations of test results. This information is invaluable and enables us to engineer higher performance rootzone and fairway capping mixes, thereby resulting in enhanced water management qualities and improved disease resistance of a turfgrass sward”.   

 Julian Mooney, Turfgrass Consultancy, May 2009

Construction of Green at Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort, Spain

“The testing was mandatory to our construction specifications in order to built USGA greens. The testing was useful to us in order to select the right sand, the right gravel and get the mixing ratio that will give us the approved root zone and also to keep control on the quality and consistency during construction of the golf course.

It was decided to use ETL due to previous experience, it was nearest and the most convenient to us and of course an accredited laboratory at that time. The Nicklaus Design agronomist Dave McIntosh supported our choice.

We are very pleased with the services provided by ETL. We have found ETL to be very reliable and very professional in all aspect of the work.

The test results always came back within reasonable time frame and we always received professional comments and advice from the ETL staff when it was asked.”

Sylvain Duval, Polaris World, May 2009

Green 4 at La Torre Golf Resort, Spain

“ETL has consistently supplied test results in an efficient and timely manner, and proved to be very accommodating when results were urgently required. SOL Golf has established a long working relationship with ETL and I hope to continue working together into the future.  I wish ETL every success”.

Michael O’Leary, SOL Golf Course Construction, June 2009

Stockpile Sampling of Daily Rootzone Production

“Reliable and independent test results from an accredited laboratory provide Topsport and it’s customers with the confidence that high quality materials have been selected for their project.

European Turfgrass Laboratories have, for many years, provided Topsport with independent reporting coupled with a thoroughly professional service, supplying results to a time schedule in a reliable format.

Topsport’s market position and reputation in the sportsturf industry relies heavily upon customer confidence in reliable, repeatable high quality materials. ETL’s ability to support this quality service with their test results is therefore a very important part of Topsport’s sales proposal to the market.”

John Halfpenny, Tarmac Topsport, June 2009

Pitch Construction at Everton FC

"DMK Golf Design used ETL to analyse samples from various quarries to ascertain the most suitable materials for the construction of the greens and tees. We then continued to test throughout the construction to ensure quality and consistency of the rootzone throughout the course.

ETL provided testing throughout the period of construction of the course. Results were produced reliably and efficiently allowing us to be confident in the quality products we were using."

Paul Kimber, DMK Golf Design, July 2009

The Dunes Course at Costa Navarino, Peloponnese, Greece.

“ETL offer a great service with a quick turnaround and reliable results. I know I can use them to make solid agronomic decisions, of utmost importance in any new golf course construction”.

Simon Doyle, Troon Golf, June 2009

Amendoeira Golf Resort, Portugal.

Topsoil Repsread by MJ Abbott.

“Testing was useful for our company because it allowed us to arrive at a suitable combination of materials supplied by both client and contractor.

ETL were chosen as an independent laboratory with A2LA accreditation and hence, approved by the USGA.

We have worked with ETL on many projects for more than 10 years now. ETL have always provided a quick and efficient service and provided constructive information whenever asked.”

Steve Briggs, MJ Abbott, June 2009