Turney Groundcare, Bicester, recently hosted a Jacobsen Electrification Show & Mow event at Kirtlington Golf Course, Oxfordshire, for their greenkeeper customers to learn more about the manufacturer's new electric product range and drive it for themselves.

Turney Group’s expanded sales territory extends to the South and West of their existing area of responsibility, encompassing many more golf courses, which they say further strengthens their long-established partnership with Ransomes Jacobsen. 

The day started with an opportunity for the delegates and Turney sales team to catch up over a bacon sandwich, compare experiences of the current woefully low-rainfall conditions, and consider what they would like to gain from the day. Much of the initial feedback made clear that customers are considering the benefits of battery machines and may not have had the chance to see them for themselves yet. 

Jacobsen’s product trainer Rob Hayward led a presentation on the history and varied portfolio of the Textron business, Jacobsen’s parent company, followed by greater detail on individual machines. The lineup of demonstration machines included the Eclipse 360 Elite, SLF1 Elite, Aurora Elite, and the Cushman Hauler Pro X Elite.

Steve Lloyd, course manager at The Worcestershire Golf Club, remarked that it was helpful to have somebody at the event who could offer in-depth knowledge of the machines and the research that goes into the development process.