Mike Beckman, superintendent of the Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course in Alton, IL, had been fighting for a greensmower for a long time. The old mowers in his fleet had taken a beating and were beating up the turf.
He made his case after replacing about an acre and a half of bentgrass in greens renovations. First, the course purchased a walk mower. A year later, Beckman finally convinced them to add a TriFlex 3400.
Within three days, the players and the membership here were saying, I dont know what you did to the greens, but its awesome, Beckman recalls. And the only thing we changed was that cutting unit.
The cut has been unbelievable. I rave about it to anybody I talk to, Beckman says. Its my favorite piece of equipment.
As for features, Beckman likes the accessibility to the cutting units. The way the cassettes come off and on, its an easy change-out for the guys. My mechanic likes that quick-release feature too.
To read other first-hand stories of the new Greensmaster® TriFlex Series from superintendents, equipment technicians and other golf industry professionals, visit toro.com/leaderboard/greensmaster/triflex.
For more product information or to see a virtual demo of the new Greensmaster® TriFlex greensmowers in action, visit toro.com/golf/newgreensmasters or ask your local Toro distributor for details.