New Ownership. Same Proven Technology. Expanded Capability.
Below the Turf is now part of Bush Sports Turf. Providing advanced 3D GPR mapping with enhanced support and resources.
Every Field Has a Story Discover the Root of Yours
Sports Turf managers face recurring challenges, slow drainage, persistent wet spots, resodding the same greens, unclear as-builts, or missing infrastructure locations. The root causes almost always lie underground.
Below the Turf gives you a complete, accurate, and visual understanding of your subsurface conditions, so you can solve problems with confidence.
3D Subsurface Mapping Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
We use advanced GPR technology to create high-resolution 3D images from the surface to eight feet deep, revealing everything the eye cannot see.
We Detect
- Pipes, trenches and clean-outs
- Leaks in drainage or irrigation systems
- Underground hydrology including saturation, perched water and flow paths
- Soil and mix layers
- Voids, sinkholes and anomalies
- Compaction zones
- Deteriorated or aging infrastructure
It provides the insight of excavation without digging a single hole.
3D GPR Survey Applications
Our surveys support every stage of a field’s life cycle, including pre-design, construction, maintenance and renovation.
Design and Construction
Initial base mapping to identify bedrock, utilities, natural drainage paths and other buried features that often cause construction surprises and overspending
Creation of accurate baseline as-built conditions when existing records are incomplete or outdated
Quality Assurance
Verification of new installations including greens, fields, tees and drainage systems
Confirmation that renovation or rebuild work aligns with design plans
Assurance that critical subsurface systems are functioning as intended
Maintenance and Operations
Detailed visualization of drainage systems, main lines, branches, junctions and irrigation paths
Identification of leaks in drainage or irrigation systems
Comparison of water saturation levels across the subsurface
Mapping of soil and mix layers with evaluation of compaction
Detection and pinpointing of voids and sinkholes
Long-term documentation of true underground conditions
Monitoring changes over time to track whether subsurface conditions improve or deteriorate
All survey data can be paired with GPS topography when available, creating a powerful and accurate archival record of current conditions.
Why Turf Professionals Choose Below the Turf
First in the Field
Founded in 2004, we were the first commercial firm specializing in GPR services for turf-intensive operations.
Unmatched Expertise
Our team includes former leadership from GSSI, the world’s leading GPR equipment and software manufacturer, with decades of global experience in GPR applications.
Proven Experience
With more than 450 fields and greens surveyed, we hold the largest turf-related GPR database in North America, providing unmatched accuracy and interpretation.
Ready to See What’s Below the Turf?
Contact us today to schedule a 3D GPR survey or request more information.
Email: contact@bushturf.com
Phone: 309-787-2676