Specifications include, but are not limited to: The golf course maintenance supplier shall be responsible for all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the proper care and maintenance of the golf courses. The following specifications are set as the minimums to gain the desired healthy and attractive appearance. GREENS MAINTENANCE MOWING Normal height will be maintained at a range of .125 – .200 inches on executive courses. Mowing shall be done seven (7) days per week depending upon climatic or growth conditions. Frequencies and height of cut may be modified from time to time as deemed necessary by the golf course superintendent and subject to approval by District Executive Golf Maintenance. Clean up or circle mowing perimeter shall be limited when stress conditions are present. AERIFICATION Greens shall be core aerified a minimum of three (3) times per year during the growing season to relieve soil compaction to promote healthier root environment. Solid tine areification shall be completed during the winter months. Aerifications shall be coordinated to coincide with fertilization and verticutting. Care shall be taken to have a minimum of interference of play. VERTICUTTING AND SPIKING May be scheduled bi-weekly during the active Bermuda grass growing season. This function shall be coordinated to compliment the aerification and top dressing schedules. TOP DRESSING Following all specifications, approved top dressing material similar to the greens construction material or top dressing sand shall be applied and brushed into the turf. Light top dressing may be done in conjunction with verticutting. FERTILIZATION Type of materials and analysis rates shall be determined by growing conditions at time of treatment and the results of soil nutrient level testing. Rates of application may vary upon the material used. Under normal conditions one (1) pound of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet may be applied monthly, foliar applications as needed. Slow release type materials may be utilized. SOIL TESTING Soil tests shall be taken three (3) times per year in the months of March, June, and September (before overseeding). Test results shall be provided to the Director of Executive Golf Maintenance upon receipt. WEED CONTROL Will be achieved through both post-emerge and pre-emerge chemical applications. These will be made in a timely manner to minimize damage to golf course playability. INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL Applications of pesticides shall be carried out on a curative “as needed” basis. IPM (integrated pest management) program will govern rates and timing of applications. Mole Cricket activity shall be monitored on a regular basis and treated accordingly. If presence of Nemotode activity is suspected by Supplier or District, testing must be performed immediately to prevent additional turf loss. Nemicides are to be applied by Supplier as part of their control/corrective measures based on testing and visual appearance.
