BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (September 28, 2015) - The Royal & Ancient may have battled the elements at The 2015 Open Championship, but despite this year's unrelenting rain and wind, the aesthetics and playability of St Andrews Links' historic Old Course received high praise from many of the world's best players.

The beautifully presented course, which provided a demanding yet unique test, was prepared using all Toro irrigation and equipment, including greens, fairway and rough mowers, and utility vehicles.

St Andrews' Director of Greenkeeping, Gordon Moir, says the Toro equipment allowed his 65-strong greenkeeping team to achieve the best possible conditions for what was the 29th time The Open took place at the world's most famous Links.

Crews spent months preparing for the event with the help of Toro products from distributor Lely UK. And, following the concluding round in which Zach Johnson won the Claret Jug, it seems their hard work paid off.

'The R&A told us many players said the course was the best they'd ever seen it,' says Moir.

A great testament to the equipment St Andrews Links has on board, Moir adds: 'All our Toro's performed fantastically well prior to and throughout the tournament, giving us that reliably precise finish an event like The Open demands. Our Greensmaster® TriFlex Hybrid 3420 mowers were a particular favorite, resulting in a superb cut and finish on the fairways.'

As well as the good results equipment-side, Moir expresses his appreciation for the support received by both Toro and Lely: 'We had a couple of Toro service engineers from Lely on hand throughout the tournament, who sharpened and handled machine maintenance. This support really was a huge help, taking some of the pressure off our own workshop staff.'

Toro also supplied St Andrews' greenkeeping team with a brand new uniform, especially for the championship. 'As our official supplier, Toro has provided mowing equipment to the course for 15 years, throughout which they've supported us through many an event. We're very grateful for their continued support during The Open 2015, and the new uniform was a great addition, ensuring our greens team looked just as smart as the course,' Moir added.

About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf, snow and ground engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $2.2 billion in fiscal 2014, Toro's global presence extends to more than 90 countries. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, Toro and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, landscapes, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. For more information, visit www.toro.com.

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