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

International Technical Manager ICL Turf & Landscape

Dr Andy Owen is the International Technical Manager for ICL Growing Solutions, Turf and Landscape Division.  

He is a sports-turf agronomist and a soil scientist who has previously worked as a researcher at the STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute), and a lecturer at Myerscough College.   

His current role focuses on research and new product development for the Turf and Landscape division at ICL.

He is passionate about the communication of technical knowledge within our industry and the promotion of good research practice.

Phil Collinson

North West Key Account and Business Development Manager ICL

Phil Collinson is the North West Key Account and Business Development Manager for ICL in their Turf and Landscape business. Having spent almost 10 years as a Head Groundsman in professional sport he subsequently joined ICL in 2015. He has both BASIS and FACTS advisor qualifications to his name as well as progressing to become an examiner for BASIS. He is highly passionate about the industry and takes pride in being progressive in his advice to turf managers.