BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (September 28, 2015) - The prestigious Royal Jersey Golf Club, situated on Jersey in the Channel Islands off the coast of France, is benefitting from a new fleet of turfcare equipment following an investment in Toro.

With a rich history dating back to 1878, the Royal Jersey Golf Club has been part of island life for the past 137 years, throughout which the 18-hole, par 70 course has gone through many changes.

However, the present layout, with views of Mont Orgueil castle and the French coast beyond, has been in existence for approximately 20 years, and the new Toro fleet is a welcome addition.

In a deal with local Island dealership, The Jersey Farmers Trading Union (JFTU), made in conjunction with distributor Lely UK, the Club has taken delivery of two Greensmaster® TriFlex® Hybrid 3420 mowers, two Reelmaster® 3550-D fairway mowers, a Multi Pro® 5800-D sprayer, a Groundsmaster® 3500-D rotary mower, and five Workman® MD utility vehicles.

Ben Blampied-Smyth, course manager at the Royal Jersey, says that of the new fleet, his favorites include the Reelmaster 3550-D and Groundsmaster 3500-D.

'The new Reelmasters are great. We have undulating fairways here, so they're fantastic at hugging the contours of the course.

'The Groundsmaster is also a favorite, proving to be very versitile. It's particularly good at cutting the tee banks and getting under bushes, leaving a high-quality cut every time,' he says.

Feedback from members mirrors Blampied-Smyth's thoughts, with comments including a clean definition between cuts and improved surfaces in terms of consistency.

Blampied-Smyth adds that feedback from the Club's mechanic has also been great. 'He's said that the new Toro greens mowers keep the height of cut better than our previous mowers and that there has been less maintenance required on the blades.'

Aside from a better quality of cut and lower maintenance, financial savings have factored greatly into Blampied-Smyth's list of top benefits from Toro.

'We've bought the fleet on a five-year finance deal, which has allowed us to stay on budget while also benefitting from an extended warranty, for that extra peace of mind.

'We've also already saved approximately £10,000 in the past six months of the new Toro's being here, from a combination of fuel savings and maintenance - and that's including paying finance,' he says.

Working with Lely and dealers JFTU, Blampied-Smyth adds that he's found the customer service 'exceptionally good'.

'We live on a tiny island, so it's great that JFTU gets parts to us so quickly; they've even started stocking blades and other parts for us, which is very helpful,' he says.

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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