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Transform Course Care With the GreensPro® e1700
Perfection is the standard for every grounds crew, and Toro’s latest electric innovation makes reaching that goal more attainable than ever. The GreensPro® e1700 is a fully electric greens roller that combines effortless operation with a sleek, cutting-edge design.
Advanced Electric Power
The GreensPro e1700 is powered by Toro’s HyperCell® lithium-ion battery technology. HyperCell batteries are developed by Toro with the unique demands of commercial use in mind. The proprietary battery packs deliver 2.3 kWh per pack and are engineered for longer runtime and a greater service life. The GreensPro e1700 takes that power a step further. The two-battery configuration that comes standard can be upgraded to accommodate four batteries to help manage expansive layouts.
In addition to extended runtime, the fully electric GreensPro e1700 helps crews meet local regulations through quieter operation and zero engine-exhaust emissions. Fewer moving parts mean less maintenance compared to gas-powered equipment, as well as zero hydraulics or oil leaks.
Total Control
The intuitive Point and Go joystick allows both amateur and experienced operators to easily navigate steering and speed control. Automated features like Precision Pass Alignment help ensure clean, repeatable results, while the Roller Clean feature simplifies the removal of built-up debris with easy access after rolling.
Its expansive 69-inch rolling width enables crews to cover significantly more surface area in every pass. To ensure a flawless finish, a three-roller configuration maintains constant ground contact and optimal pressure across the entire footprint. Each drum is powered by an independent electric motor that automatically adjusts speed during turns and stops — an innovative feature that eliminates the scuffing and “scrubbing” that often leads to visible turf damage.
Transport is equally streamlined thanks to the SmartHitch™ integrated trailer. By replacing traditional pull-behind trailers and separate drawbars, this integrated system allows the operator to drive directly onto the transport vehicle without ever leaving the seat. This “drive-up” efficiency eliminates the downtime usually spent maneuvering heavy equipment or positioning lift bars, significantly reducing physical strain and enhancing overall site safety.
In the never-ending pursuit of perfection, the GreensPro e1700 is another tool at the superintendent’s disposal. For more information on the GreensPro e1700, or to see Toro’s full lineup, go to toro.com or contact your local dealer.
New Equipment & Capabilities Fill the Toro Booth at GCSAA
The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show is where golf course superintendents gather to network with fellow industry professionals, explore new products and refine their craft. The Toro booth connected attendees with the new Workman LTX® and GreensPro® e1700, along with a Toro-moderated panel on Spatial Adjust™ irrigation software and new Intelli360® features, including parts ordering.
Workman LTX
For more than 30 years, the Workman name has been synonymous with strength, convenience and reliability. These commercial-grade utility vehicles excel in maintaining parks, golf courses, sports fields and campuses. At GCSAA, Toro introduced a new Workman to the lineup, the Workman LTX.
The newest edition features an all-new Briggs & Stratton® Vanguard® gas engine, increased storage, an LCD display, dual USB-A and USB-C ports, and oversized cup holders, all of which are a direct result of customer feedback.
GreensPro e1700
Toro’s newest greens roller is fully electric. That means no hydraulics, fewer maintenance needs and reduced noise levels — with the same high performance you’re accustomed to. The result? Smooth, consistent greens.
Features include a 69-inch rolling width, new intuitive joystick controls, a three-roller configuration for consistent ground contact, the SmartHitch™ Integrated Trailer, which replaces traditional separate trailers or pull-over drawbars, and an expandable HyperCell battery pack made for long-range performance. Made for maximum coverage and efficiency, the GreensPro e1700 has you covered for fine sports turf maintenance.
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Irrigation Panel on Spatial Adjust
Inger Nordby, Toro Director of Golf Irrigation Sales and Services, moderated the panel of superintendents from top golf courses across the country. They shared their experiences with Spatial Adjust, a revolutionary irrigation software tool.
The tool injects a higher level of precision into operations, using turfRad sensors mounted on golf course maintenance equipment to collect soil moisture readings during routine operations. That detailed, first-of-its-kind data helps inform irrigation decisions across the Lynx® Central Control platform. These operations strive to achieve top tier playing conditions and Spatial Adjust is helping them achieve it.
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Intelli360 Parts Ordering
The Intelli360 digital toolbox harnesses the power of data to make fleet management more efficient. Users have always been able to track equipment, view its operating status, operating hours and maintenance needs, and create work orders. Available now, users will be able to order parts directly from the platform.
Toro has integrated parts ordering alongside equipment monitoring and maintenance schedules, creating a comprehensive fleet management experience. Users can now enjoy advanced features, including shopping lists, wish lists and a single-cart model that streamlines operations across teams.
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Student Tours
More than 200 students and professors got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Toro’s GCSAA booth. Attendees experienced the latest innovations in golf course maintenance equipment, networked with industry leaders and were introduced to internship opportunities and career pathways. These future leaders and educators brought a palpable energy to the booth and walked away with valuable firsthand insight into today’s equipment capabilities and technology.
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Toro Participates in National Golf Day in Washington, D.C.
National Golf Day brings leaders from across the industry together to educate elected officials on the value of golf. The growing event, organized by the American Golf Industry Coalition, saw 320 attendees this year. Each attendee has a passion for the organization’s shared goal: leveling the playing field for the golf industry. There’s a focus on highlighting the positive impact golf has on the economy and environment, its charitable side, and its health and wellness impacts. Lobbying is a major part of the event, but there’s also one day dedicated to completing a service project. Annually, attendees get hands-on with equipment on the National Mall and/or local golf courses to make a difference in the D.C. area.
All 40+ partners within the American Golf Industry Coalition participate — from the PGA Tour to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America to The Toro Company. Associations, architects, builders and corporate companies all play a part in the coalition, creating a well-rounded group fit to induce change.
Giving Back to the D.C. Community
National Golf Day’s service project included maintenance at East Potomac Golf Links, which falls under the umbrella of the nonprofit National Links Trust. Their mission is to positively impact the community and change lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf.
Toro, alongside our distributor Turf Equipment and Supply Co., sponsored the East Potomac leg of the service project. Les Lear, sales manager with Turf Equipment and Supply, and Dave Dynowski, Toro district sales manager, were instrumental in ensuring the fleet of Toro equipment was on-site and ready for action.
Lear also participated in the service project work. “A lot of high-level members and other association chapters of the GCSAA were present at East Potomac. Some of those people drove hours and hours to participate and give back with their time. That’s what it’s all about. It was awesome and I was happy to be a part of it,” says Lear.
Chava McKeel, GCSAA Director of Government Affairs, who helps oversee the events of National Golf Day, says “Volunteers are doing real, meaningful work that benefits the location and we couldn’t complete the projects without support from manufacturers like Toro.”
At East Potomac’s Red Course (one of three courses on location), Toro equipment was used to aerify tees, approaches, greens and cart paths along the Red Course. Around 50 people participated in the project, using an Outcross 9060 outfitted with the ProCore 1298 Turf Aerator, ProCore 648, a top dresser, HD Workman utility vehicle and more.
“On a scale of one to 10, I’d put the project at a 12. Everything went as well as I could have ever hoped. I’m looking forward to continuing a relationship and coming up with a fun project again next year,” says Tim Zurybida, Director of Agronomy for National Links Trust.
The Issues at Hand
McKeel explains the coalition’s approach to legislature; “Creating change for the industry isn’t a short game, but a marathon effort. We’re focused on steady progress and small wins, knowing that every step we take makes a difference.”
For example, the coalition is proud to have reignited the Congressional Golf Caucus, a group of 141 congressional members who support the game of golf. The coalition also works to bring specific issues to Capitol Hill. This year, 240 individuals from 40 different states met with members of Congress to advocate for the industry. Three main issues were discussed:
1. The PAR Act – Legislation aimed at removing certain language discriminatory to golf from the tax code. It has been reintroduced to the current administration and is steadily building co-sponsors and supporters.
2. PHIT Act – The PHIT Act is led by the Sports Fitness Industry Association and supported by the American Golf Industry Coalition. This bill would allow individuals to use their pre-tax medical savings account (HSA) toward the purchase of golf or other sporting equipment, up to $2,000 per year.
3. The Farm Bill – This bill passes every five years, and the coalition is working to ensure Congress continues to recognize turfgrass as a specialty crop within it, therefore, allocating resources towards turfgrass research.
For more information on Toro’s latest product initiatives and programs, go to toro.com.
Toro is always creating new ways to help golf course superintendents and crews maximize their most valuable resource — time.
At the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Toro showcased a complete electric and autonomous portfolio for the entire course — from fairways to roughs and clubhouse grounds to the driving range — to help free up time for tasks that require specialized skills.
Among these innovations are the Turf Pro™ 300/500 Series and the Range Pro™ 100. Both are equipped with cutting-edge technology, offer quiet operation and deliver consistently superior results.
Turf Pro 300/500 Series
The Turf Pro 300/500 autonomous mower provides a truly hands-free mowing experience. The Turf Pro 300 efficiently manages up to 11.1 acres with a 25″ mowing width, while the Turf Pro 500 handles up to 18.5 acres with a wider 40.7″ cut.
Unlike many autonomous mowers, no boundary wires are required for setup. Instead, RTK technology produces ultra-precise navigation, enabling both models to mow consistent patterns day after day. Wireless connectivity enables anytime monitoring, control and customization of working perimeters, no-go zones, mowing patterns, cutting height, transport paths and more. When it’s time to recharge, the Turf Pro automatically returns to its charging station.
Range Pro 100 Series
The Range Pro is an autonomous ball collector that can gather up to 350 balls at a time and an impressive 19,500 balls in a 24-hour period. This labor-saving device operates in defined patterns and can be set to target high-density areas. Utilizing the same RTK technology as the Turf Pro for wireless setup and control, these two units can even operate simultaneously, allowing operators to monitor individual machines or entire fleets from their fingertips. At the end of its run, the Range Pro automatically returns to its charging station.
Discover more about the Turf Pro, Range Pro and other autonomous innovations, including the GeoLink ® Solutions™ Autonomous Fairway Mower, at toro.com.
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It’s not every day you get to visit Torrey Pines, let alone prepare the grounds for a PGA TOUR event. The world-renowned course is located in La Jolla, California, and is home to the Farmers Insurance Open, attracting professional golfers and avid fans to its grounds each year.
Multiple turf professionals, nominated by their local Toro distributor, were invited to volunteer at the 2025 event, held January 22 – 25. These individuals assisted the Torrey Pines grounds crew with the influx of work involved with such a large event. Volunteers arrived a week early and began doing data collection, bunker maintenance, divot repair and several other tasks, allowing them to play a key role in event preparation, as well as maintenance during the event.
Nils Larsson, a volunteer and assistant head greenkeeper for Stockholms Golfklubb in Danderyd, Sweden, says, “It was so much fun to meet all the other guys and get to learn. I was working with guys from Canada and the US, so we had plenty to talk about and compare. We have a new Toro Lynx irrigation system at our course in Sweden and I took back some great tips and tricks on using that.”
Larsson enjoyed seeing the preparation and work involved in hosting an event as large as the Farmers Insurance Open. “It’s quite different from Sweden,” he says. “The crew was bigger and the course had a lot more resources.” Giving professionals like Larsson a chance to learn and grow in a hands-on environment allows them to improve operations on their own course. The impact extends long after they return home.
For more information on Toro’s latest product initiatives and programs, go to toro.com.
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The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show is the premier event for the turfgrass industry, bringing together professionals for education, innovation and networking. This year’s event in San Diego featured a dynamic lineup of interactive education, hands-on experiences, golf events, product demonstrations and an expansive show floor with nearly 450 exhibitors.
A proud partner and sponsor of the GCSAA, Toro maintained a strong presence at this year’s event, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and equipment designed to streamline golf course management, improve efficiency and elevate course conditions.
Here are just a few of the many innovations that were on display this year:
Spatial Adjust Integration with Lynx® Central Control
Through a partnership with TerraRad, Toro is integrating its new Spatial Adjust software exclusively with the Lynx® Central Control platform. Built with superintendents in mind, this first-of-its-kind software tool provides precision irrigation control to help courses reduce operational costs, conserve water and create optimal turf conditions.
The new software leverages TerraRad’s turfRad smart sensors installed on Toro equipment to map soil moisture levels while mowing. The data is sent to Lynx Central Control, where it can be viewed in real time on color-coded maps that indicate moisture variations. To ensure proper irrigation customized to course needs, the software provides individual sprinkler adjustment recommendations that can be made with the click of a button.
Turf Pro™ 500/300
The Turf Pro™ is a state-of-the-art autonomous robotic mower capable of mowing up to 18.5 acres with precision and efficiency. It utilizes advanced technology to achieve consistently clean, well-maintained turf with minimal operator input and quiet operation, ensuring little to no disruption for golfers or nearby residents.
The mower cares for every inch of turf without sacrificing quality and frees up maintenance crews to apply their specialized skills to other needs across the course.
Range Pro™ 100
The Range Pro™ is an autonomous golf ball-picking robot that streamlines the labor-intensive task of collecting golf balls from the driving range. Capable of collecting up to 19,500 balls in 24 hours, the Range Pro™ is a game-changer for golf courses looking to save time and labor while freeing up staff for other important tasks. It keeps the range clean and ready for golfers all day — without disruption. Its design minimizes the need for manual labor, enabling course staff to focus on other critical tasks throughout the day.
Intelli360™
This web-based digital toolkit simplifies how equipment managers and superintendents keep operations running smoothly, from one day to the next. It allows users to manage equipment fleets from anywhere on the property, monitoring operating status, hours and upcoming maintenance needs. Additionally, the Intelli360™ home page gives users the ability to create work orders, schedule labor and set due dates — all from one central hub.
For more information on Toro’s latest products and initiatives, go to toro.com.
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At Toro’s Assistant Superintendent Experience this past August, Wes Komick realized he was ready to take the next step in his career.
(Photo courtesy of Wes Komick)
The event takes place at Toro headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota. It’s a chance for assistant superintendents from across North America to build professional development skills, check out Toro’s latest innovations and connect with other assistant superintendents.
Like most attendees, Komick’s passion for golf led him to the industry. However, Komick — who was recently named co-superintendent at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Golf Course in Boerne, Texas — has had a unique, hard-traveled path.
A Colorado native, Komick earned a degree in Apparel Merchandising with a concentration in product development from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. After graduation, he took an unpaid internship in the fashion industry. However, his trajectory was soon upended by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Komick returned to his hometown to help his dad run the family bed-and-breakfast. As business stalled due to the pandemic, he followed his love of golf and got a job at Dalton Ranch Golf Club in Durango, Colorado.
“I really admired how the assistant superintendent carried himself and how he was bouncing around and showing people how to do things,” Komick said. “I’ve always been a hard worker, and I remember thinking ‘I could do that.’”
Heavy snow and frigid temperatures caused the course to shut down every winter, but Komick wasn’t willing to sit and wait for warm weather to return. He packed up his car and set out for Phoenix — his only goal to get as far from cold weather as possible.
“I was lucky enough that I had some friends out there, and during a golf trip I realized I love it in the desert,” Komick said. “So I applied for a job at Desert Mountain and got a call back the next day.”
Desert Mountain is where Komick met Kenton Brunson, who he considers a mentor. The two would part ways as Komick took a position at TPC Scottsdale before rejoining forces at Phoenix Country Club. Eventually, Brunson brought Komick along to Bermuda, where they spent time working together at Mid Ocean Club.
Komick credits Brunson with helping him further his education and moving up the career ladder. He was also the one who encouraged Komick to attend the Assistant Superintendent Experience.
“Getting to meet everyone at that event was really special, and I was able to make a group chat with all of us and we still talk every day,” Komick said. “We update each other on different things that we’re doing on the golf course, life experiences and job opportunities. Everyone is super supportive, which is really awesome.”
His experience at Toro, the support from his colleagues, and Brunson’s mentorship have been crucial as he moves from assistant superintendent at Mid Ocean Club to co-superintendent at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Golf Course.
“After listening to the presenters [at the Assistant Superintendent Experience], they motivated me to take the leap and trust your instincts on the golf course,” Komick said. “I love the grind, I love training and getting to know people. If you have all those things, you can be a successful superintendent.”
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