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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’s Autonomous Solutions Create Time-Saving Efficiency
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.
Toro Provides Turf Professionals the Unique Opportunity to Volunteer at the Farmers Insurance Open
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.
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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Inspiration can come from anywhere. For the development team at Toro, a huge source of inspiration is and always has been customer input. And just as the challenges and complexities of maintaining a golf course have evolved, we have evolved our focus on developing technologies to meet your needs with a new generation of golf solutions in three key areas:
Electric Equipment: Game-Changers in Sustainability and Efficiency
As golf courses continue to seek more efficient, sustainable and cost-effective solutions, it’s easy to understand why electric equipment is in demand. Our electric lineup is continually growing with products like the new Groundsmaster® e3200 and electric Vista® passenger vehicles featuring HyperCell® battery technology.
Developed specifically to meet the demands of commercial use, the HyperCell battery system is designed to run cooler and deliver all-day runtime. Smart controls also optimize power consumption by providing continuous and efficient power without bogging down the machine. This system powers a wide range of Toro’s electric products, from commercial vehicles and zero-turn mowers to residential mowers, snow blowers and handheld tools.
These electric options offer comparable performance to traditional equipment while significantly reducing noise levels and eliminating engine exhaust emissions — a win for the environment, for crews and for residents on course properties.
Smart Connected Technology: Making Data Work for You
From labor and operations to weather conditions and irrigation, there’s an app for just about everything. But having all that data at your disposal can be a lot to manage, which is why we’re working on solutions that connect the systems and equipment you depend on every day.
For example, the Toro IntelliDash® platform integrates data from a variety of sources — including Toro Lynx® Central Control, myTurf Pro® and a range of third-party tools such as taskTracker, ezLocator, Playbooks for Golf and more — into a customizable dashboard that allows you to view key real-time information at a glance.
In addition, Toro’s Lynx Central Control System is taking another major leap forward with Lynx Drive. Designed for mobile, on-the-go use, Lynx Drive provides full irrigation control from anywhere with an intuitive display, enhanced maps and new communication features for teams to work together efficiently.
Autonomous Systems: Vast Opportunity
Achieving the quality that top-tier golf courses require is anything but simple. Tasks such as creating flawless, uniform patterns have traditionally required hours of skilled labor from experienced operators to ensure consistent results.
The labor-intensive nature of this work, coupled with the challenges of maintaining a skilled workforce, has driven the search for more efficient solutions. Toro’s ongoing development in autonomous technology is part of this broader effort to enhance precision and productivity on the golf course.
Rather than replacing skilled workers, we see autonomous technology as a tool that promises to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the team you have — freeing them up for other critical tasks while still being able to remotely monitor autonomous equipment.
These innovations offer more than just potential efficiency gains. They provide opportunities to reallocate labor to other critical tasks, enhance course aesthetics, and expand the use of advanced technology across various maintenance areas.
Our commitment to innovation remains as strong as ever. And as golf experiences a resurgence in popularity, with over 500 million rounds played annually in recent years, these advancements are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of courses and crews alike.
As the golf course maintenance landscape continues to advance, look to us for a path to more efficient, consistent and sustainable course management — because at Toro, we’re always solving and always evolving.
Find out more about how we approach innovation in the areas of alternative power, smart connected products and autonomous solutions, and stay tuned for more news in the coming months.
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Ingrained in every golfer’s mind, the famed 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links has long been recognized as one of the premier finishing holes in golf. Every August, it hosts an event where the word “drive” means something very different.
Since 1950, the 18th fairway has been the main stage for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, one of the premier automotive shows in the world. Greats of the game like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods have had their championship moments here and last summer Allisen Corpuz became the first U.S. Women’s Open champion at Pebble Beach. Each August car collectors bid for their own Pebble victory in the form of the coveted Best of Show Award.
While the 18th is the main attraction, several other areas of the course are used to set up exhibits and attractions for thousands of spectators admiring hundreds of vintage collector cars, brand-new debuts and concept cars from luxury auto brands. The first fairway is covered by a fleet of Ferraris. Pete Bachman, Superintendent of Pebble Beach Golf Links and his team work quickly to ensure the fairway meets resort standards for opening tee shots the following day.
A few hundred yards away, more cars are on display at the penultimate hole where several iconic championship moments have unfolded. Like the opening hole, Bachman and team have it in top form in a matter of hours as guests try to create their own shot of a lifetime.
Before players strike their opening shots, many roll their final warm-up putts as the Wall of Champions and first tee loom. The practice putting surface is a centerpiece of the Concours where concept cars are staged over the weekend. Once these automobiles roll out, the crew quickly slides in for aeration to relieve the compaction created by the parked cars. With the help of Toro equipment, Bachman and his team quickly return Pebble Beach Golf Links from the greatest automobile spectacle in the world, to the No. 1 Public Course in North America.
Ahead of the event, the crew works to create a firm surface for the cars to park, marking utility and irrigation lines along the way while monitoring the overall event setup.
Immediately following the show, damaged patches are quickly replaced, and crews begin aerifying impacted fairways and putting greens while overseeding to prepare the grounds for the following day’s tee times.
“It’s a big effort for my team, as well as the landscape team, to get everything cleaned up in time for the following day’s tee times,” says Bachman. “But we host several golf tournaments a year, so my crew is used to it. It’s still a challenge, but I’ve got a great team and they’re good at what they do.”
This year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the 73rd edition and took place Sunday, August 18.
For more information on Toro or Toro equipment, go to toro.com.
For more information on The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, go to pebblebeachconcours.net.
For more information on the Pebble Beach Company, go to https://www.pebblebeach.com/.
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