Fife Golf Trust has completed a major investment in its golf course maintenance operations, purchasing a significant package of Toro machinery from Reesink Turfcare as part of a £2.4 million fleet renewal programme across its seven golf courses.
Reesink Turfcare, the UK distributor of Toro turf maintenance equipment, supplied a range of machinery under the project, which is aimed at modernising the Trust’s ageing fleet, improving reliability, reducing downtime and supporting long-term sustainability goals.
Toro secured approximately 25 percent of the overall machinery contract following a competitive public tender process.
David Gray, Golf Courses Manager of Fife Golf Trust, said: “This was a robust procurement process. The decision was made through public tender and competitive evaluation, with contracts awarded on merit. The procurement process was designed to ensure transparency, compliance and value for money, with detailed specifications developed for each individual machine.”
The Toro equipment supplied includes five Reelmaster 5010-H hybrid fairway mowers, six GreensPro 1260 greens rollers and a Workman HDX-D utility vehicle fitted with a ProPass spreader.
The investment forms part of a broader strategy to improve operational efficiency while supporting environmental objectives across the Trust’s golf course portfolio.
David continues: “A key part of the strategy was to invest in the cleanest and most efficient equipment available, which aligns closely with our sustainability objectives. We are committed to managing our courses sensitively and finding the right balance so that both golf and nature can thrive together.”
Explaining the selection of the machinery, David said: “The hybrid Reelmaster mower was the best option on the market to ensure we continued to reduce our emissions. We’ve run Toro fairway mowers for over 10 years so this approach tied in well. Similarly with the Workman and ProPass, this was a direct replacement for one that we are familiar with. While the greens rollers are new to us, the affordability, reliability and performance of the machines will ensure this is a good investment.”
Fife Golf Trust operates under a distinctive model within Scottish golf. While its partner clubs remain separate organisations, the Trust is responsible for course maintenance and management, overseeing seven golf venues with a team of 23 greenkeepers working across approximately 550 hectares.
The Trust manages the golf courses at Cowdenbeath, Dunnikier Park, Glenrothes, Scoonie, Kinghorn, Auchterderran and Lochore Meadows.
David said the investment would help maintain the quality of the courses while ensuring golf remains accessible.
“Our teams consistently produce fantastic course conditions that we are proud of,” confirms David. “This investment will help ensure we can continue delivering high standards while keeping golf affordable and accessible for local communities.”
For Reesink Turfcare, the contract highlights the role of equipment selection in supporting the operational needs of large-scale golf course management.
John Rankin, Area Sales Manager for Reesink Scotland, said: “We are delighted that Toro equipment was selected as part of this significant investment programme. The competitive tender process made the outcome a strong endorsement of Toro’s ability to meet the performance, value and sustainability criteria required by a modern golf operation. We look forward to supporting Fife Golf Trust and its teams as they continue to deliver high-quality playing conditions a
