Chelwood Tool Co. Ltd
GOLF COURSES have more plans to ensure we continue to improve the quality of the golfing experience here at The Drift. We feel that with the improvements we have already seen, having Toro on side once again was the obvious choice.”
Investment at The Drift focused on making improvements to enhance the enjoyment, challenge and conditions for members and guests, Tom says:“ In the last five years we’ ve re-designed holes five, six and nine, making nine a new signature hole, as well as a complete bunker redevelopment project and the opening of our Top of the Range Academy and Driving Range powered by TrackMan.”
Having made the right machinery selection five years ago, little was changed as the club renewed. Tom says:“ The core fleet remains
the same, the quality of cut for the greens machines was so good we didn’ t need to tweak this, but we have brought in additional equipment to support their good work – the GreensPro roller for example will further push the quality and speed of the putting surfaces, exactly what we’ re aiming for.”
The fleet is led by three Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3400 mowers famed for a precision finish, the lightweight Reelmaster 3575 for the fairways, and the Groundsmaster 3500 triplex rotary mower. There’ s a new sprayer – the Multi Pro 1750 – as well as an update to the utility vehicle fleet with the Workman MDX-D. Tom adds:“ We took the opportunity to bring on board an AgriMetal blower from Reesink too.”
With the 50-year celebrations underway what’ s next for the club?“ We feel we’ re exactly where we wanted to be,” says Tom.“ The clubhouse renovation and expansion are next on our list to ensure the improvements in the golf course are matched with the off-course experience as well. We continue to ensure we’ re providing our members with a golf offering befitting a club with our history.”
Discover how choosing Toro could benefit your course by calling distributor Reesink UK on 01480 226800, emailing info @ reesinkturfcare. co. uk or visiting reesinkturfcare. co. uk.
Chelwood Tool Co. Ltd
We offer a large range of rakes for all reasons, in sizes ranging from 35cm to 100cm wide, with a variety of tooth gaps and top quality FSC Certified Ash handles.
We also offer a heavy duty aluminium snow type multipurpose shovel, Animal bedding forks and our new Chelute ®.
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