A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston

A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston: Under the stewardship of Head Greenkeeper Alan Brown since 2018 and with wise machinery choices, course presentation at Hayston Golf Club is the best it’s been in 50 years according to members. With a further boost from three new Toro machines that looks set to continue well into the future.

The club’s latest investment includes the Toro Greensmaster 3250-D, Greensmaster TriFlex 3420 Hybrid and Reelmaster 5610-D, chosen for their durability, comfort and long-term performance.

A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston

A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston

The timing is perfect as they arrive as Alan and his team of four build on recent successes by reshaping bunkers, enhancing green drainage and continuing to elevate the overall playability and aesthetics of the course.

Central to achieving these goals is the partnership with Toro and its distributor, Reesink Turfcare, says Alan. “When you’re aiming for the best results, you need the best equipment – and in turfcare, Toro is top of the class.”

Alan was already familiar with Toro’s capabilities from his previous position at Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club and was pleased to find a 20-year-old Toro rough mower still performing reliably when he joined Hayston six and a half years ago. “That speaks volumes about the durability and performance of Toro machines when they’re properly maintained,” he notes.

Speaking about the importance of proper maintenance and servicing, Alan highlights the value of Reesink’s support: “The team at Reesink are fantastic – always responsive, knowledgeable and ready to assist. They’ve helped us stay on top of servicing and keep us informed about any equipment updates.”

And best of all, the team at Hayston is enthusiastic about the new additions: “The guys really enjoy using these new mowers,” says Alan. “They’ve been working with Toro equipment for some years, so getting familiar with how they work and are maintained was second nature. Plus, the comfort is exceptional – especially the seat positioning, which makes a huge difference when you’re on the machine for long hours, day after day.”

Reflecting on the team’s achievements, Alan comments: “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together. The feedback from members and visitors has been overwhelmingly positive – we’ve had comments about how this is the best the course has looked in 50 years. That means a lot.”

Learn more about the ways Toro’s turfcare solutions help you elevate your course. Contact Reesink Turfcare at 01480 226800, email info@reesinkturfcare.co.uk or visit reesinkturfcare.co.uk.

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Strategic realignment at AriensCo

Strategic realignment at AriensCo: AriensCo announces a change of leadership in the EMEAA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia). This is a logical step in the current generational transition of the family business. The EMEAA region is crucial to drive global growth and strengthen international activities.

Jochen Schneider leaves AriensCo

Jochen Schneider (Executive Vice President AriensCo EMEAA) has left the company with immediate effect. AriensCo thanks him for his commitment and wishes him all the best for his future endeavours.

Strategic realignment at AriensCo

Strategic realignment at AriensCo

Jim Young (Chief Financial Officer at AriensCo) will assume interim responsibility for the region in close coordination with Nick Ariens (President AriensCo) and the Ariens family.

“Looking to the future, we are convinced that greater family involvement in the EMEAA region is crucial to realising our long-term vision,” says Nick Ariens.  “In addition to our home market, the EMEAA region is hugely important for our global development. We want to further strengthen our commitment in this region with the AS-Motor and Ariens brands.”

The innovations that AriensCo presented at demopark 2025 in Eisenach, Europe’s largest open-air exhibition for the green sector, emphasise the strength and future potential of both brands. “Together with our EMEAA team, we look forward to further developing the product portfolio, further expanding our sales channels and growing market share throughout Europe.”

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