A long-term agreement has been reached between St Andrews Links Trust and The Toro Company that ensures that Toro equipment and irrigation will be used to maintain all seven courses for years to come.
The new contract names Toro as the official partner and provider of turf equipment and irrigation products to St Andrews Links.
Danny Campbell, Commercial Director at St Andrews Links (left) with Euan Loudon (second left), Richard Olson (second right) and Andy Brown, Toro’s Senior Sales Manager, Commercial Equipment, Golf Irrigation and Corporate Accounts, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
It is the culmination of an extensive 18-month review process in which greenkeepers tested a full range of equipment from several competitive brands on all seven of the Links’ public courses.
Based on the evaluations, Toro equipment emerged as the top choice, delivering the right combination of performance, reliability and technology to meet the exacting standards of the historic golf course.
“St Andrews Links represents the very essence of the game of golf, and we have a responsibility to provide players with an experience like no other,” said Euan Loudon, Chief Executive of the St Andrews Links Trust.
“The equipment we use plays an important role. After conducting a thorough evaluation and hearing presentations from all key suppliers, we determined Toro was not only the best choice to maintain the playing conditions we require, but also the best fit with our vision for the future.”
Richard Olson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Toro said, “To be selected as the official equipment and irrigation partner for the Home of Golf is more than a tremendous honour - it’s a historic event for The Toro Company.
“The people at St Andrews Links have done their due diligence and chosen Toro to help in their effort to deliver best-in-class course conditions. We are grateful for the opportunity, and excited to support them as they embrace the changing landscape of golf.”
Toro has been St Andrews Links’ preferred provider for more than 15 years. Reesink Turfcare UK, Toro’s United Kingdom distributor, will supply, service and support the equipment and irrigation for St Andrews Links.
