What's in a soil analysis?

What’s in a soil analysis?

Time:                  9am ‑ 12.30pm

CPD Value:        3 Credits

Cost:                   Member £65 + VAT | Non Member £130 + VAT

Many golf courses will undertake soil analysis to guide their fertilizer applications, but the interpretation of the results can be confusing.   This half day class examines the process of soil sampling and the interpretation of soil analysis results.  Actual results will be explained and discussed and the critical information highlighted to provide a guide to getting the most from the process.  The class will also provide advice on how to utilise soil results as part of your annual golf course management, with plenty of opportunity for asking questions and developing your knowledge in this area.  

• Describe how to take soil samples for best outcomes
• Appraise and contrast results from different laboratories
• List the important features of a soil analysis
• Prioritize the most important results of a soil analysis
• Evaluate the critical data on a soil analysis in terms of turf grass performance
•  Process soil results into a workable management plan for turf surfaces

Presented by: Dr Andy Owen, International Technical Manager, and Phil Collinson, North West Key Account and Business Development Manager, ICL

Dr Andy Owen

Research Manager The R&A

Dr Andy Owen is the Research Manager for Sustainable Agronomy at the R&A. Andy has a strong technical and academic background in soil and turfgrass science, with a career spanning research, education and the commercial turf industry. Following ten years of teaching and research at Bangor University, he began his turf career at the STRI before moving into education, spending more than a decade teaching at Myerscough College and helping to develop the knowledge and skills of the next generation of turf professionals. Most recently, Andy spent 12 years with ICL, as International Technical Manager, working across global markets and gaining extensive experience of the challenges facing turf managers in different environments. Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong connection with research and its practical application and is passionate about the communication of technical knowledge within our industry and the promotion of good research practice.

Phil Collinson

Sales and Business Development Manager - UK North ICL

With almost 10 years of experience as a Head Groundsman in professional sport, Phil joined ICL in 2015. Phil holds both BASIS and FACTS advisor qualifications and has advanced to become an examiner for BASIS. His deep passion for the industry and progressive approach to turf management advice make him a highly valued member of the ICL team.