Farleigh Golf Club Employs EcoBunker Expertise

Farleigh Golf Club Employs EcoBunker Expertise

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Farleigh Golf Club Employs EcoBunker Expertise

Faced with bunker liners reaching the end of their lifecycle and difficulties with sand blow out and wash down, Farleigh golf club have invested in a technical solution following consultation with bunker specialists EcoBunker.

Farleigh Golf Club Employs EcoBunker Expertise

Farleigh Golf Club Employs EcoBunker Expertise

With 27 holes across three loops of nine, Farleigh decided on a full replacement of all 17 greenside bunkers on the Yellow loop. With specific maintenance challenges in mind, EcoBunker visited the site to advise on the most appropriate solution for the course.

“We had issues with sand blow out and wash down, stones had started to come through the old liner, and clubs were getting damaged when they made impact,” said course manager Will Christie. “I looked at the experience of various local courses and it was clear the EcoBunker had the products and expertise that could work for us.”

“As soon as Richard (Allen, CEO of EcoBunker) came out, you could see how the EcoTec™ liner held the sand on our steep sided bunkers and how the noodle texture would be forgiving if clubs ever made impact. We discussed sand options and settled on a switch to China Clay as it would interact and lock into the EcoTec™ in a way that works really well for our conditions. Richard offered a wealth of knowledge and we’re delighted with the results.”

“Will and his team were superb to work with,” commented Richard Allen, CEO of EcoBunker. “When a client has a technical challenge in mind we love working with them to find the right solution for their particular circumstances. We know our products are among the best in the business, but when our partners trust our expertise, it can deliver results that go beyond simple product solutions.”

“Since the installation we’ve had several very heavy downpours and the liners have performed brilliantly,” continued Will. “Where we would previously have to head out on course with our shovels after 20mm of rain, we can now focus on other areas of the course without having to worry about the impact of the weather on the bunkers.”

“The 17 bunker installation only took 2 weeks, so there was minimal impact on the membership. We now get so much great feedback on the consistency and playability of the bunkers on the yellow 9, we can’t wait to get on to our other two loops of 9 over the next two winters.”

For more information on EcoBunker please visit www.ecobunker.co.uk

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Toro expands autonomous mowing range

Toro expands autonomous mowing range

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Toro expands autonomous mowing range

Toro has expanded its autonomous mowing range with the introduction of the Turf Pro 200.

Toro expands autonomous mowing range

Toro expands autonomous mowing range

Designed for smaller, more confined areas of the course, including areas around the clubhouse, tighter landscaped spaces and other sections of turf that require regular maintenance, the Turf Pro 200 provides an autonomous mowing option for areas where larger machines may be unnecessary.

It is suitable for sports and training environments too where consistent cutting is required with limited daily input.

The launch comes as many greenskeeping teams continue to manage labour pressures alongside increasing expectations around presentation standards and site maintenance.

In response, Toro has expanded its autonomous mowing portfolio with the Turf Pro 200, delivering a new option where consistency and efficiency are key considerations.

Andrew Ihrke, Senior International Marketing Manager at The Toro Company, said: “The Turf Pro 200 delivers consistent performance in tighter spaces where maintaining presentation standards can be more labour-intensive. It is designed to integrate into existing maintenance programmes, giving greenskeeping teams a practical, autonomous option that complements their wider mowing operations.

“Combined with the wider Turf Pro range, Range Pro 100 and Greensmaster eTriflex with GeoLink Mow, it gives operators more flexibility when building an autonomous mowing approach that reflects the needs of their individual site.”

The Turf Pro 200 joins the Turf Pro 300 and Turf Pro 500 as part of Toro’s autonomous mowing range. With the 300 and 500 models addressing larger open turf areas, course managers now have the ability to match the right unit to specific site requirements and mowing frequencies.

Alongside the Turf Pro range, Toro’s GeoLink Mow system supports autonomous mowing across larger, high-use turf areas such as fairways. Together, the systems provide autonomous mowing coverage across a range of site conditions and maintenance requirements.

For operators managing ongoing staffing pressures or looking to improve maintenance efficiency, autonomous mowing can also support the redistribution of labour towards other operational tasks.

The Turf Pro range is available in the UK through distributor Reesink Turfcare. Reesink has a dedicated resource for customers adopting autonomous mowing providing support on installation, training, maintenance and parts.

To learn more about the Turf Pro 200 or discuss autonomous mowing solutions for your site, contact vour local Toro distributor or visit www.toro.com.

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