Dunblane GC drives course excellence with move to Toro

July 24, 2026

Dunblane GC drives course excellence with move to Toro

Dunblane Golf Club has taken an exciting step forward in its commitment to course excellence, announcing a major investment in Toro equipment through a new fleet agreement with Reesink Scotland.

Dunblane GC drives course excellence with move to Toro

The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation process conducted alongside Reesink carefully assessing the latest turfcare technology available. Driven by a commitment to continually enhance playing conditions and maintain exceptional standards throughout a busy schedule of competitions, events, and charity days, the club identified Toro as the ideal partner for its future ambitions.

Extensive discussions between Course Manager Grant Donaldson and Reesink Scotland Area Sales Manager John Rankin focused on ensuring the chosen machinery would deliver the performance, reliability, and long-term value required by the club.

“Making a change from machinery you’ve relied on for many years is a significant decision,” says Grant. “There are many stakeholders involved, including the board and management committee, and it’s important that everyone is aligned. Toro demonstrated that it could meet a range of objectives while supporting our long-term vision for the course.”

A key element of the decision-making process was gathering hands-on feedback from the greenkeeping team. Multiple demonstrations were conducted, with particular attention given to the Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 electric mowers. The response from operators was overwhelmingly positive, with the team highlighting its comfort, ease of use, and overall performance.

“The team’s input was incredibly important,” Grant explains. “They work with the equipment every day, and their reaction to Toro, particularly the electric units, was extremely encouraging. The enthusiasm they showed gave us real confidence in the decision.”

The club was also attracted by Reesink’s ReeAssure maintenance package, which provides fixed servicing costs and dependable support throughout the agreement. The package offers greater budget certainty while helping ensure the fleet continues to operate at peak performance.

“Having clarity around maintenance costs is a real benefit,” says Grant. “It removes uncertainty and gives us confidence that we’ll continue to receive a high level of support”.

Introducing electric machinery to the fleet for the first time is an exciting milestone for the club. The new fleet includes two all-electric Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 mowers dedicated to greens and tees, alongside a Reelmaster 5610 for fairways and a Groundsmaster 4500 for rough and semi-rough areas. The club is already looking ahead, with plans to further expand the Toro fleet in the years to come.

Sustainability and operational efficiency were also key considerations. By incorporating electric technology into its maintenance programme, the club expects to reduce fuel consumption while delivering both environmental and financial benefits, supporting its broader sustainability objectives.

Throughout the process, Reesink Scotland’s commitment and customer support played an important role in building confidence in the transition.

“The support has been outstanding,” says Grant. “The team has been readily available whenever we’ve needed advice, and they’ve maintained regular contact throughout. Their professionalism and commitment have been excellent.”

Grant highlighted the value of trusted industry relationships, noting his long-standing connections with Reesink service specialists Rab Wilson and Gordon Graham. “Working with people you know and trust makes a real difference. The team worked in partnership with us from day one, taking the time to understand our vision and helping us build a package that aligned perfectly with our ambitions. Their support, expertise and commitment throughout the process have been outstanding, and we’re excited to see the benefits this investment will bring.”

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