The Toro Company has partnered with Hazeltine since the course first opened in 1962, and today Toro serves as the official provider of turf maintenance equipment. Members of the grounds team tell how the addition of the Reelmaster 3555-D fairway mower extends excellent cut quality and strengthens the fleet.
The first full day for the turfgrass crew at Hazeltine proved quite challenging. Early morning high winds stirred up natural debris that can negatively affect mower performance. See how Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh and his team of professionals modify their maintenance plan to prepare the course for initial rounds of practice.
As the maintenance crews return from their morning preparations, Hazeltine's mechanical team takes over to fine tune the fleet of Toro mowers, blowers and rollers. Head Golf Course Mechanic Ralph Arnt shows us their newest fairway mower and talks about Toro's expert equipment support.
The mission of the founders of Hazeltine was to build and maintain a golf course suitable to host national championships. That mission is still true to today, the crew continues to control the Championship quality conditions that will test the best in the world.
Two years ago, the bunkers at Hazeltine National Golf Club were renovated to avoid washout and improve play from the sand. Grounds crew members provide a look at the tools and techniques they employ to prepare the bunkers for the 2016 Ryder Cup.
Despite significant rain in the days leading up to the 2016 Ryder Cup, the turfgrass crew at Hazeltine has the golf course looking great and ready for tournament play. Golf Course Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh and Cornell University's Frank Rossi discuss how intelligent course design and expert equipment are key to providing championship conditions.
Golf course superintendent Mike Iacono, CGCS talks with us about updating his 20+ year old irrigation system with Toro Irrigation. He says it is very helpful to be able to trust in the product that handles something as crucial as water.
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to prepare for a major championship and the relationship between Baltusrol Golf Club and The Toro Company plays an important part in ensuring the course is ready.
GCSAA TV takes a look back at the tournament preparation for the 2016 PGA Championship.
Director of Grounds, Mark Kuhns, CGCS and his crew talk about the 2 inches of rain they got in a couple hours. The course drained well, but they did have to deal with some bunkers that were washed out,
