The #1 soil amendment

Better turf begins with better balanced soil

Relieves compaction

PPC increases air porosity for deeper roots and healthier turf

Increases nutrient exchange

PPC has a higher cation exchange capacity to facilitate nutrient movement and retention

Maintains proper drainage

With a 3% breakdown rate over 20 years, PPC helps ensure consistent infiltration rates

1 Year, 11 Months Old A1 & A4 Bentgrass Seeded Greens

Which green has the healthier root system?

Root plug with roots.

15% PPC, 85% Sand

Root plug with roots.

100% Sand

Root plug with roots.

15% Peat, 85% Sand

“Our greens aren’t going to need to be rebuilt for another 20 to 40 years.”

—Jeff Corcoran, Oak Hill Manager of Golf Courses & Grounds

Name your challenge

Conquer turf problems with PPC

  • Lack of moisture or nutrient-holding capacity
  • Poor drainage
  • Localized dry spots
  • Organic build-up in the top four inches of greens
  • Shallow rooting
  • Wet greens
  • Algae buildup
  • Wet wilt in summer months
  • Compaction in high traffic areas such as tees or paths
  • Desication of bunker banks and lips

  • Blended in soil mix for construction or renovation
  • Blended divot mix
  • Backfill for aerification in greens, tees or fairways
  • Light/frequent topdressing

  • Holds 93% of its weight in water, which is plant available
  • Drains faster than sand
  • Reduces fertilizer applications up to 25%
  • Reduces water usage up to 20%
  • Prevents compaction
  • Eliminates localized dry spots
  • Reduces organic build-up
  • Dries out surface algae

  • CEC: 33.6 meq/100 g
  • High stability. 3% degradation over 20 years
  • Internal air (non-capillary) pore space: 35%
  • Internal water (non-capillary) pore space: 39%
  • Light bulk density
  • Profile Bulk Density = 36±2lb/ft³ (1,026 lbs per cubic yard)
  • Dry Sand Bulk Density = 100lb/ft³ (2,700 lbs per cubic yard)
Root plug.

Specifications

Greens Grade Emerald Standard Specifications Greens Grade Natural Standard Specifications PPC Product Sheet Greens Grade Emerald SDS Greens Grade Natural SDS

Which PPC Blend Do I Use? (Blended with Sand by Volume)

Available in both Natural and Emerald in:

  • 50-lb bags
  • 2000-lb bulk sacks
  • Bulk dump trucks (23-25 tons)


Particle size conforms to USGA® mix recommendations

Bags of Profile Golf's product.
Condition of Soil or Problems
% Profile
Treatment Options
  • Moderate levels of drainage concerns
  • Local dry spots
  • Compaction

50% PPC

Spot treatment: 175 lb of sand / 65 lb PPC per 1,000 sq ft

Topdressing: 19 tons sand; 6 tons PPC
  • Mild levels of drainage concerns
  • Local dry spots
  • Compaction

20% PPC

Topdressing: 23 tons sand; 2 tons PPC
  • Experiencing optimum turf and soil conditions, and want to maintain current benefits

10% PPC

Topdressing: 24 tons sand; 1 ton PPC

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See the incredible results we’ve achieved with PPC.

    The industry leader in soil modification and erosion control

    Unparalleled golf course soil solutions for architects, builders and superintendents

    Whether you’re constructing, renovating or maintaining a golf course, we’ll work hand-in-hand with your team to help select sands, perform root zone tests and recommend final root zone mixes so you can achieve outstanding turf results.

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