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Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet

December 2, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet: Club Car®, global industry-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has delivered a new fleet of golf carts to the prestigious Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa in South Africa. Located on the beautiful Western Cape, the 5-star resort received 56 lithium-ion Tempo vehicles to enhance the […]

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine

December 2, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine: Fairways GM, the exclusive dealer of Jacobsen in Scotland, has supplied Aberfoyle Golf Club with a reconditioned Jacobsen GP400 greens mower, marking a new era of mowing for the club. The long-serving two-person greenkeeping team will now be able to dramatically cut daily mowing time while maintaining the precise standard […]

Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet

December 2, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine

December 2, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet

December 2, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet: Club Car®, global industry-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has delivered a new fleet of golf carts to the prestigious Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa in South Africa.

Located on the beautiful Western Cape, the 5-star resort received 56 lithium-ion Tempo vehicles to enhance the golf experience on its magnificent Peter Matkovich-designed 18-hole championship course, consistently ranked in the top ten courses in the country.

Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet

The vehicles, delivered by AFGRI, the official Club Car distributor in South Africa, have premium features such as Comfort seats and Visage GPS connected technology.

Bevan du Plessis, Golf Manager at Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa, said: “We have many international guests, the majority of whom use a cart, and it’s essential we offer a product in keeping with the high standards of the resort. The new fleet has really elevated the golf experience. The carts not only look great but offer a smooth and enjoyable ride.

“Club Car’s Visage system has been particularly beneficial, allowing us to track cart locations, monitor pace of play and protect the course year-round, ensuring optimal playability for every visitor.

“The service and support from Club Car and AFGRI has also been exceptional,” du Plessis added. “This is our third fleet of Club Car vehicles, and they continue to exceed our expectations for quality and performance.”

Nicolas Le Glas, Club Car Regional Manager Middle East and Africa, said: “Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa offers its guests a world-class experience, and we’re proud to play a part in that with these new vehicles.”

Club Car’s highly-acclaimed Tempo golf car is used by many of the best golf venues around the world.

It delivers outstanding hill-climbing power and acceleration, and has many customisable options including colour, seats, storage, wheels and programmable drive modes to maximise performance.

For more information on Club Car visit: www.clubcar.com

For more information on Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa visit: https://www.southernsun.com/arabella-hotel-golf-and-spa

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Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine

December 2, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine: Fairways GM, the exclusive dealer of Jacobsen in Scotland, has supplied Aberfoyle Golf Club with a reconditioned Jacobsen GP400 greens mower, marking a new era of mowing for the club.

The long-serving two-person greenkeeping team will now be able to dramatically cut daily mowing time while maintaining the precise standard of cut they pride themselves on.

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine

Greenkeepers Alan More and Dougie Steele, at the club for 30 and 28 years respectively, have long favoured Jacobsen mowers for their reliability and quality of finish.

Alan said:
“We’ve always used a Jacobsen greens mower because it gives a precise cut. We want the ‘Jake signature cut.’ We’ve mainly cut by hand in the past, but we know the GP400 can match that standard, so we feel confident going into next season. The machine is in the shed ready for spring when the grass starts to go again and the conditions are right.”

Until now, the pair hand-cut the greens four days a week — a routine that required six hours of combined effort each time. Under the new plan, three of those days will be taken over by the GP400, with only one day still hand-cut to maintain their preferred finish. This new approach gives the team back more than ten hours every week, a significant boost during the busiest months.

“That extra time makes a huge difference,” Alan said. “Summer days are so busy, so gaining those hours means we can stay ahead, tackle more jobs, and keep the course to the standard our members expect.”

Aberfoyle Golf Club sits at the foot of the Menteith Hills on the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with views stretching from Ben Lomond to Stirling Castle. The course is short but rewarding, known for its variety and character, and offers a scenic experience for its 200 members and many summer visitors.

Mike Lindsay, Area Sales Manager at Fairways GM, provided sales support and induction. Training.

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Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine

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Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet

Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa upgrades Club Car fleet: Club Car®, global industry-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has delivered a new fleet of golf carts to the prestigious Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa in South Africa.

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine

Jacobsen GP400 transforms mowing routine: Fairways GM, the exclusive dealer of Jacobsen in Scotland, has supplied Aberfoyle Golf Club with a reconditioned Jacobsen GP400 greens mower, marking a new era of mowing for the club.

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