A behind-the-scenes visit to Toro's global headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Minneapolis has offered a fascinating insight into the innovation, technology and people helping shape the future of golf course maintenance.
Hosted by Toro alongside golf course superintendents and turf professionals from around the world, the week combined visits to the company's research, development and manufacturing operations with golf, networking and discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. From emerging GPS and autonomous technologies to the product development process and global distribution network, the programme highlighted the scale of investment taking place behind the scenes.
The visit also included golf at Troy Burne Golf Club, a tour of the renowned Interlachen Country Club, and the opportunity to record a new episode of Golf Club Talk UK with General Manager and CEO Joel Livingood.
Read the full feature for an in-depth look at the week in Minneapolis, including exclusive insights from inside Toro's facilities, the latest technology shaping golf course management, and why collaboration between manufacturers and course managers remains central to driving innovation across the industry.
