Fertilizing ● The rough will be fertilized once per year in mid June using a slow release granular fertilizer. ● The fertilizer will be applied using one person using a Lely broadcast spreader towed behind a workman. ● The application rate will follow that found on the bag and the spreader will be calibrated accordingly. ● If the bag instructions call for a irrigation cycle to be run, the application will be planned before a rainfall to reduce irrigation use or if there is no rainfall planned, the system will be run to water in the fertilizer. ● Records must be kept as to what is applied and when in the growing season.
Debris Clean Up ● In the late fall season the rough will undergo a debris clean up program to pick up leaves that have fallen from trees. ● Two employees will be needed for this task, one on the Toro ProForce Debris Blower and one on the leaf picker. This will ensure efficiency allowing the task to be completed in a reasonable timeframe. ● This task will be done periodically throughout two weeks of time late in the season, with the option of being a full time job, depending on the season.
Bunkers Best Management PracticesMaintaining/ Raking ○ Bunkers are raked every morning to ensure a smooth hitting surface while helping to limit the growth of weeds. ○ 3 employees will be required for the task, 1 person will use the trap rake machine while the other two rake the edges as well as the exit points for the trap machine. ○ This task will require around 15-18 hours per week. ○ The staff will also ensure that there are enough rakes at each of the bunkers. ■ 4 rakes at large fairway bunkers ■ At least 3 rakes at greenside bunkers. ■ The rakes must be placed outside of the bunkers and must be placed parallel to the bunker edge. ■ Each employee must ensure an even distribution of sand to help keep the level of sand even throughout the bunker. (bunker depths are checked in another task) ■ The edges of the bunkers are to be rakes with the flat end of the rake, this provides a smooth surface to allow the ball to fall down to a flat area. ■ If sand is splashed into the turf from the trap machine or any other reason, attempt to remove the sand and clean up as best as possible.
How to Rake Bunkers Video
Bunker Edging ○ Bunker edging is done to clean up the edges of the bunker and get rid of long grass growing into the sand. ○ Although performing this task on greenside bunkers before play is ideal, this task is able to be done in the afternoon and we are able to do this while golf is in play. ○ The equipment needed to edge bunkers are as followed ■ 2 workmans ■ 2 line trimmers ■ 2 backpack blower ■ 1 trap machine (if necessary) ○ Four employees will be assigned to do this task. They will make sure to have all of the tools required to edge bunkers. Two line trimmers will edge the sides of the bunker by cutting the grass growing inside. The next trimmer will cut the turf above the bunker leaving the edge crisp and clean. The blower will follow behind to blow all of the clippings outside of the bunker. ○ The employees will ensure that they refrain from blowing the sand out of the bunker. ○ Providing a break in the tee times, or a maintenance day, the group of employees would be able to keep ahead of golf to trim the greenside bunkers. It will require 10 hours a week to be able to maintain the edges of the bunkers on the course.
Video On Edging Bunkers
Bunker Reshaping ○ The sand should resemble the subgrade in the bunker. This allows there to be enough sand so that a golfer can hit under the ball without hitting the subgrade. ○ Once a month, the afternoon job for the staff will be to go and check the depth of the sand in the bunkers. The required depth is 5 inches of sand to provide enough sand in the event of splash or erosion. Erosion may cause sand to leave the bunker, so the depth is checked and sand is replaced as needed to keep our consistency maintained for our golfer expectations. ○ 4-8 people will be required to do this task. Depending on staff availability will depend on how many bunkers get checked per day. Since this task may be performed in golf, a select amount of holes will only be able to be done when possible. It is expected 40 hours will be spent total per month on doing these checks. 2 workmans will be required to haul at least 4 people to the various bunkers. The staff must have a sufficient amount of shovels and rakes so that every employee have enough tools. A Skid Steer is available to load sand when sand is required to be added. ○ The uniform depth should carry all the way to the edges and the bunkers must be raked smooth before leaving. The bunker rakes will be laid parallel outside of the bunker ensuring enough rakes at are each bunker.
Video on Reshaping Bunker
Best Management PracticesNative Areas ● The native areas on our golf course will be mowed twice during the year. ● The first cut will be in early-mid spring to chop up the material left over from winter ○ This cut will be done with the sidewinder traveling with the decks raised for an effective height of cut of about 4-5 inches. ● The last cut will be in late summer to cut down the native fescues and weeds in the area. ○ This will be performed using a flail mower that will be attached to the 3 point hitch of the tractor. ○ The height of cut will be the same (4-5 inches), however the machine needs to be stronger to get through the sheer amount of grass and weeds that will be present. ● Both times this job will be performed by one employee using about 8-40 hours over one week depending on the size of the area needing to be mowed.
Our Management Practices: Rough, Bunkers, NativeAreas
Mission To Culture: The Core Standards ListCourse ServicesOur cart paths will always be free of debris, maintained/graded/edged and have proper signage. The ball washers willfunction correctly with clean soapy solution and a clean towel.There will be garbage and recycling containers supplied andmaintained on every tee box. The bathrooms will be presentable, clean, supplied with toiletries and functioning properly. Allparking lots will be free of debris, have proper signage/markings. The course set up including pins and tees markings will bechanged daily and placed in fair spots.
Course Services Best Management PracticesCart Paths ● Every morning the person responsible for course services will pull the buffalo blower behind them over all cart paths, asphalt (parking lot/entrance way) along with the driving range and par 3 tees to clear any debris. They will visually inspect all the signs for placement and condition. They will also note the condition of the cart paths and report any problems to their supervisor.
Ballwashers ● Every morning this task will be done when passing each hole, a clean soapy solution will be added to make sure each one has an adequate amount of solution in it. As well a clean dry towel to make sure the towels aren’t dirty from the day before. This task will be done every morning to make sure any problems with the ball washers or towels can be reported and fixed before golfers get to washing their ball on each tee. Making sure cleanliness and proper functioning ball washers is a must do task every morning. ● Necessary equipment, Soapy solution, and a clean towel, golf cart
Garbages ● Garbage and recycling bins will be checked and changed every morning and afternoon. ● Recyclable bottles/cans will be collected and brought into the bottle depot.
Bathrooms ● Course bathrooms will be cleaned every morning ● Toilets and sinks will be checked for function every morning. Any non-functioning appliances will be reported to the superintendent. ● Toilets exteriors and sinks will be wiped down daily with paper towel. ● Toilet basins will be cleaned daily with a brush and cleaner. ● Toilet paper and paper towel will be changed once the roll is less than half full. ● Cabinets in the bathrooms will contain at least 1 extra roll of toilet paper and paper towel. ● Air fresheners and soap will be checked and replaced if less than ¼ full. ● Garbages in the bathroom will be emptied once the other bathroom tasks have been completed. ● Floors will be swept daily. Mopped as needed. ● Any liquid spills on the floor will be mopped up. ● Any damage or vandalism to the interior or exterior of the bathrooms will be reported to the superintendent.
Parking Lots ● First thing to be completed in the mornings, all garbage, debris, etc will be picked up. ● Signage will be checked to make sure all parking and no parking areas are clearly identified.
Course Set-Up ● With this we will have an extra staff member and he will ● Pins will be changed daily. ● The pin changer will follow the greens mowers and change the pin once the green has been mowed. ● Pin located no nearer than 3 feet from a old plug. ● Pin located at least 3 paces from the edge of the green. ● Pins will be placed only in locations where the ground is flat enough for the ball to stop at any point within 3 feet of the pin. ● 6 easy, 6 medium and 6 hard pins will be placed on the course every day. ● Tee markers will be placed 6 paces apart facing the landing zone or pin (in the case of par 3’s) ● All tee markers will be moved daily ● Tee markers will be placed based on pin location for the day ● All broken tees will be cleaned up
Video On Changing A Hole Location
Our Management Practices: Course Set Up
Mission To Culture: The Core Standards ListPractice Facility, Horticulture, SignageOur practice facility will be clean and free of debris. It will have stocked balls in a pyramid form and be replenishedwhenever necessary. The practice green, tee, and bunker will be maintained like every other green, tee, and bunker oncourse.We will have gardens on course at every par 3 tee box and on course washroom facility. These gardens will be regularlymaintained and be pruned, weed, and debris free.Our on course signs will be uniform throughout the course. They will be clean and wiped down daily. All ropes on course willbe tight and spaced evenly to direct traffic. 150 yardage markers on each hole except par 3’s. .
Best Management PracticesPractice Facility ● The practice green will be maintained daily as the rest of the greens on the course. - Mowed with a Triplex mower - Pins will be changed as necessary to avoid any wear and tear - Topdress as needed with the course greens - Fertilized as needed with the course greens - Sprayed as needed with the course greens - Height will be at .110 inch ● Practice bunker will be maintained consistently with other bunker on the course. - Blow and Raked with a Sand Pro - Bunker rake will be placed next to the bunker - Bunker will be fly-mowed with other bunkers on course - Bunker will be fertilized with the other bunker on course. -
Practice Facility Continue ● Divots will be filled routinely with club specific divot mix to promote quick recovery - Will be done as necessary as needed - Workman MDX, Shovel, Level-On will be used ● Practice Tee - Mowed same as tees on course - Mowed with Triplex - Divot will be filled every day - Cultural practice will be done same as the course - Checked daily for broken ball tee or any objects that may be around - Blown Off daily from any debris - Height will be at ½ inch ● Driving Range Fairway - Mowed once a week - Mowed with a fairway mower - Cultural Practice same as the course - Height will be at ½ inch
Best Management PracticeHorticulturePruning is an essential part to plant health. We do it to correct problems, improve health, encourage blossoms and toimprove the aesthetics of the plant. Depending on the size of the plant(tree) it could potentially become a safety hazard tothe patrons of the golf course. It can also be done to improve the health of the surround turf. Pruning a tree can decreasethe density of the limbs and provide more airflow through the trees. When to prune depends on the type of plant you arepruning. To prune a tree it is best to do it in late winter or early spring before the buds on the tree open up. Tree Pruning willbe done twice per year.
Mulch AreasMulch in flower beds and tree clusters makes the course look more presentable. We will continue to upkeep these areas (turning over mulch is one way), however once mulch gets old. A layer of mulch should be added to keep these areaslooking fresh and presentable. This should be done yearly as the sun can fade mulch areas and make them look old andunkept. 4 people working a full day should be able to add the mulch and make the areas nicer. Below is a how to guide andvideo showing you the steps that are needed to do the job efficiently and properly without error. ○ Gather the required tools( shovels, rakes, workman) ○ Gather mulch ○ Fill spots of mulch bed with mounds of new mulch in different areas of mulch bed ○ Start shoveling and spreading out ○ Once the piles have been evened out spread any small mounds and move on to next area.
Flower Beds ● Flower Beds should be visually checked over daily ○ Any garbage or debris should be removed from the bed if present ○ Any invasive species (weeds, tree shoots) should be removed in a manner that they will not be able to re-establish. ○ Any plant that has been determined to be dead or in a permanent wilt stage will be removed. ○ Dead heading of flowers and plants will be done daily (with pruners cut directly below the wilted flower head) ○ All flower bed soil will be swept back into the bed and if it had been removed through previous practices as long as it has not been contaminated with other soils. ○ A tank and water pump will be located on your vehicle. After all of the above jobs are completed a soaking of the water beds will be performed.
Signage ● Signage should be clearly visible and well placed when on the course to allow for easy of travel ○ Signage should be located in areas where confusing of course travel may occur. ○ Wording and signals (arrows) should work together to give a simple a clear description of traffic routing. ○ When placing cart enter/ exit posts, course conditions should be taken into consideration. If wet spots exist, it is good practice to place posts in an area away from the wet spots. ○ To ensure turf wear does not become apparent it is a good practice to move ropes and deterrents daily. ● Signage will be checked and wipe down as needed ○ If signage is dirty and hard to read, it is good practice to wipe down with a wet cloth. The employee completing course setup should always have a few damp cloths with them ● Ropes should be taut, stakes straight and spaced approximately 8 – 10’ apart ○ Ropes and stakes are placed around the golf course to deter golf carts from driving in certain areas (wet areas, natural areas, tee boxes, par 3’s) ○ All natural areas on the golf course should be roped off to ensure there will be no cart traffic in these areas ○ If ropes are looking slack and stakes are crooked, ensure that the ropes are tightened up and stakes are straightened ○ If ropes or stakes are damaged or broken, it is necessary to replace them. The employee performing course setup should always carry some extra ropes and stakes in case this occurs ○ If ropes and stakes are in an area where grass needs to be mowed, they should be moved off to the side. Once mowing is finished, the employee who just mowed the area will be responsible for moving the ropes and stakes back to the area where they were.
Our Management Practices: Practice Facility,Horticulture, Signage/Traffic Control
Staffing Requirements
Staffing RequirementsHoursOur schedule is set up so each employee will receive two days off in a row. You will be split up into two seperate “teams”.One team will receive Friday and Saturday off while the other team will receive Sunday and Monday off. Monday to Fridaywe will be working full 8 hour days. Saturday and Sunday will be half days and which will require you to complete yourmorning job. We will have 13 full time seasonal employees, 1 part time seasonal employee, and 3 full time year roundemployees. The year round employees will consist of the; superintendent, assistant superintendent, and course mechanic.Our seasonal full time employees will consists of; 2 foremans and 11 labourers.
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