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Polaris receives the Future Farming Award

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Polaris receives the Future Farming Award: Polaris is proud to be named the winner of the Future Farming award at the LAMMA Innovation Awards 2024 with its all-new, all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic UTV. The Ranger’s 80-mile range, electric engine and impressive cargo box capacity were key contributing factors to this achievement. 

Richard Coleby, National Sales Manager at Polaris UK and Ireland said: “Winning this award is something that we are really proud of, the Ranger XP Kinetic is a vehicle that has been highly anticipated by both new and existing customers and to now have the LAMMA Innovation Award is a credit to Polaris’ forward-thinking and innovative approach to product development.”

Polaris receives the Future Farming Award

Polaris receives the Future Farming Award

Relaunched in 2018, the LAMMA Innovation Awards are well respected amongst manufacturers, distributors and consumers alike, showcasing innovation and development specifically within the agricultural sector.

“We always look forward to attending LAMMA,” continued Richard, “It is consistently an exceptional event and this year we got to debut the Ranger XP Kinetic to the record-breaking agricultural audience in attendance, making it all the more special.”

Making its first UK debut at LAMMA 2024, the RANGER XP Kinetic provides unmatched horsepower and torque, pushing the industry forwards thanks to its all-electric powertrain which has been engineered for off road use through Polaris’ 10-year partnership with Zero Motorcycles. Featuring a towing capacity of 1,134kg and boasting an industry-best 680kg payload capacity, the Ranger XP Kinetic delivers uncompromised capability.  Thanks to being fully electric, the RANGER XP Kinetic also delivers smooth, precise control when operating at low speeds, especially useful in scenarios like towing or backing up to a trailer.

The Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic is available in a Premium and Ultimate trim. The Premium trim offers a 14.9 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery with up to 45 Miles Estimate Range whilst the  Ultimate trim delivers  29.8 kWh of battery capacity and offers an estimated range of 80 miles. Both the RANGER XP Kinetic Premium and RANGER XP Kinetic Ultimate are available in dealers now.

Until the 31st March 2024, customers can purchase the Ranger XP Kinetic with Polaris’ 0% Finance Hire Purchase offer to spread the cost over two years. For more information, please contact your local dealer.

For further media information on Polaris ORV products, please contact the Polaris ORV Media Office at +44 (0) 1525 270100 or email us at press@polaris-orv.media

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Bernhard and Company presents BIGGA Award

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Bernhard and Company presents BIGGA Award: Industry-leader in turf sharpening equipment and management solutions, Bernhard and Company, has unveiled Walton Heath Golf Club, as the winner of the ‘Championship Greenkeeping Performance of the Year’ Award at the 2024 BIGGA Celebration at BTME.

The award – handed over by Bernhard and Company’s Commercial Director, Angelique Crosnier – was presented this evening to Michael Mann and the entire maintenance team at Walton Heath Golf Club for the exceptional conditions displayed when hosting the US Open Golf Championship Final Qualifying in May 2023 and the AIG Women’s Open in August 2023.

Bernhard and Company presents BIGGA Award

Bernhard and Company presents BIGGA Award

Crosnier commented: “It’s an honour for us to again be title sponsor for this significant award as part of BIGGA’s annual celebration at BTME.

“The team at Walton Heath delivered incredibly impressive conditions this year for both the US Open Final Qualifying and one of the most significant events in the women’s game, the AIG Women’s Open. The team overcame a number of setbacks to present the course in great shape on both occasions,” she added.

This award recognises that the success of any tournament depends upon the expertise and dedication of the greenkeeping team. From local club championships through to golf’s professional tours – all are only made possible due to the work of greenkeepers who go above and beyond to present the finest playing surfaces possible.

Also nominated for the award were:

  • Paisley Golf Club – led by Course Manager, Jonathan Caldwell, for hosting the Scottish Golf Men’s Area Team Championship Finals in September 2023
  • Portlethen Golf Club – led by Head Greenkeeper, Neil Sadler for hosting the Scottish Golf Boy’s Under 16 Open Championship in July 2023

Find Bernhard and Company on their official social media channels:

  • Twitter – @BernhardCompany
  • Facebook – Bernhard Company
  • Instagram – @BernhardCompany
  • LinkedIn – Bernhard Company

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Greenkeeper receives prestigious award

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Greenkeeper receives prestigious award: Golf greenkeepers from across the globe joined together at the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association’s (BIGGA) annual education programme and trade show to celebrate the career of a former head greenkeeper who spent 30 years building a network of turf professionals across Europe.

Dean Cleaver began his career at The Leicestershire Golf Club and later became head greenkeeper at Rugby Golf Club and then Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club. He first joined the committee of a greenkeepers’ association aged just 17 and in 1996 became BIGGA’s youngest-ever chairperson, aged just 38.

Greenkeeper receives prestigious award

Greenkeeper receives prestigious award

In 1996 he led the formation of the Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations and has acted as executive officer ever since, building a network of organisations to promote greenkeeping and enhance the support available to turf professionals, whether a country has thousands of golf courses or just one. Today FEGGA unites 23 associations around the world, including the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and the Turfgrass Managers Association of South Africa.

Dean will step down from his post when he retires later in 2024.

At the BIGGA Celebration sponsored by Jacobsen, hosted on the opening evening of the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME), Dean was presented with the Outstanding Contribution award sponsored by Jacobsen, in recognition of a half century of commitment to supporting his fellow greenkeepers.

BIGGA Chief Executive Jim Croxton said: “During a 50-year career, Dean Cleaver has shown an unwavering commitment to uniting greenkeepers, no matter their golf club’s location or standing in the game. Possessing a work ethic instilled in him at The Leicestershire by his mentor, Paddy McCarron, Dean spent decades supporting the activities of first the British Golf Greenkeepers Association and then BIGGA when it was formed in 1987.

“His commitment to a Europe-wide project led to the formation of FEGGA in 1996 and that has provided a network that links established associations such as ours with those in countries where golf is still an emerging sport.

“Dean’s legacy will be felt for decades to come and in this, the year of his retirement, BIGGA could not be prouder to present him with our most prestigious accolade, the Outstanding Contribution award sponsored by Jacobsen.”

Also scooping top prizes at the BIGGA Celebration and showcasing the broad range of clubs represented by members of the association, were two clubs at either end of the golfing spectrum.

The team at Dudley Golf Club received Greenkeeping Project of the Year sponsored by Origin Amenity Solutions. Leading a team of just three, Stewart Marshall has brought the Midlands golf club back from the brink by using innovative and often cost-free sustainable solutions. From being on the verge of closure prior to the pandemic, the team has transformed Dudley with little or no budget into a thriving venue, just in time for the club’s 130th anniversary.

Examples of development work include:

  • Asking for unwanted wooden planks from a local timber yard for the construction of bridges and reusing old materials to create flower beds and pathways
  • Engaging with local schools to enhance and promote the ecological offering of the site
  • Hosting fun social events in the clubhouse to raise money for equipment.

Stewart and his team have shown what can be achieved through innovative thinking and greenkeeping expertise, highlighting the key role greenkeepers play in the success of any golf club.

Also receiving a BIGGA Award was Walton Heath Golf Club. Following the successful hosting of US Open qualifying and the AIG Women’s Open, Michael Mann and his team were awarded with Championship Greenkeeping Performance of the Year sponsored by Bernhard & Company.

Following the news the club would be hosting the only UK-based women’s Major championship in 2023, a pest infestation and prolonged drought devastated turf quality at the historic Surrey venue, ultimately leading to the installation of a new irrigation system. Vandalism further damaged playing surfaces but the team worked extra hours – often working under floodlights – to repair the damage. Delays slowed progress but the greenkeepers stepped up and took on responsibility for reinstating turf on top of daily maintenance and other project work, eventually completing installation a full 12 months after the contractual end date.

Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the team, both US Open Qualifying and the AIG Women’s Open were successfully staged, with the greenkeeping team receiving widespread plaudits for the immaculate presentation of the course despite all the challenges they had overcome.

Nominations for the BIGGA Awards were submitted throughout 2023, with a judging panel meeting to decide the finalists and overall winners.

The other finalists were:

Greenkeeping Project of the Year with Origin Amenity Solutions

  • Basingstoke Golf Club
  • Sandiway Golf Club

Championship Greenkeeping Performance of the Year with Bernhard & Company

  • Paisley Golf Club
  • Portlethen Golf Club

More information about the BIGGA Awards and the finalists can be found on the BTME website.

BTME continues until Thursday 24 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre in North Yorkshire.

Nominations will reopen for the 2024 awards following the conclusion of BTME.

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Prestigious award win for Reesink Hydro-Scapes

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Prestigious award win for Reesink Hydro-Scapes: Reesink Hydro-Scapes has hit the ground running by winning the National Support Network (NSN) Service Award for 2022 in recognition of its outstanding service, training and support for UK Toro irrigation customers.

Toro’s National Support Network (NSN) was founded in 1991 as the first dedicated customer support network in the irrigation industry. Its purpose is to give customers confidence and peace of mind through complete central control system operational assurance.

Prestigious award win for Reesink Hydro-Scapes

Prestigious award win for Reesink Hydro-Scapes

To achieve this prestigious award, distributors must exhibit a strong passion for customer service, excellent product knowledge, have advocated for their customers, held successful regional NSN training events, and attained a high percentage of both active NSN customers and extended year NSN customers.

Reesink Hydro-Scapes endeavours to provide customers with the best irrigation and water aeration solutions on the market. Robert Jackson, division manager at Reesink Hydro-Scapes explains what this recognition means to the division. He says: “To have achieved this award is a real honour and lets us know that we’re doing something right.

“Our strategy has always been to deliver the best customer service with all of our business partners, including Toro. Irrigation is a big investment for most customers, and there are a lot of elements to consider to put the correct systems in place. Here at Reesink we always strive to put the customer first, taking what they want out of a system and pairing it with our team’s expertise on our products, as well as the wider irrigation landscape. The goal is to make our customers’ lives as easy as possible from discovering Toro Irrigation solutions to enjoying the end product.

It’s of the utmost importance that they feel secure with not only the product we’re providing but with the team behind it too.”

To learn more about what the award-winning Reesink Hydro-Scapes has to offer call 01480 226800 or visit reesinkturfcare.co.uk for further information.

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Reesink’s aftermarket service scoops award

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Reesink’s aftermarket service scoops award: Reesink’s purchasing, sales processing, service and training team have won Toro’s International Aftermarket Achievement Award for 2022. Up against fellow Toro distributors, Reesink impressed on an international scale with its dedication to Aftermarket care.

Michael Hampton, parts manager at Reesink Turfcare, says, “Winning this award puts into perspective all the hard work that goes into taking care of our customers beyond the initial purchase period. Part of what makes Toro machines so great are their long lifespans and helping customers to get the most out of their investments is always our aim.”

Reesink's aftermarket service scoops award

Reesink’s aftermarket service scoops award

To achieve this award, distributors needed to have demonstrated superior parts business growth, which includes three main factors: exceeding parts sales goals, attaining high parts fill-rates, and successfully executing parts promotions. The distributor has to complete product reworks – repairing products in accordance with Toro’s inventory standards – in a timely manner and achieve excellence in service training too.

Michael goes on to say: “It’s vital that our customers know the importance of using genuine parts in their machines so that they can run to the best of their ability. Part of this is educating them through our team’s expertise and promotions.

Lee Rowbotham, service manager at Reesink UK adds, “Our training courses and ReeAssure maintenance plans are also key components of our Aftermarket offerings. In particular, the Turfcare Mechanics course has gone a long way to equip customers with the fundamentals they need to service and maintain their Toro machines, while the ReeAssure scheme provides customers with manufacturer’s routine maintenance and scheduled servicing, giving that extra peace of mind. I think that’s what sets Reesink apart, that extra bit of attention afforded to all of our customers even down the line. Being recognised for that and winning this award means a lot to Reesink and especially to our incredibly hardworking aftermarket team – it’s a real honour.”

To learn more about Toro parts or machinery maintenance advice, customers can get in touch with their local Toro Genuine Parts dealer or service centre or contact Reesink via reesinkturfcare.co.uk.

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