Tag: John Deere

Wiedemann Terra Spike SL6 on a John Deere

What changes will the Wiedemann John Deere partnership bring in 2025?

By: 2025. 01. 17.

Under a strategic marketing agreement encompassing the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe, Wiedenmann turf equipment is now available through John Deere dealerships. The global machinery manufacturer John Deere and the turf maintenance specialist Wiedenmann will continue collaborating on…

Royal St George's John Deere

What was compelling about John Deere’s offer to St. George’s Golf Club?

By: 2025. 01. 13.

St. George's Golf Club has officially partnered with John Deere and Tuckwells, marking the beginning of a long-term agreement that promises to enhance the club's maintenance and operational efficiency. The Royal St. George's Golf Club hosted the 149th…

John Deere autonomous commercial mower close look

What new autonomous lawn mower did John Deere showcase at CES?

By: 2025. 01. 07.

Arizton predicts the autonomous lawn mower market is experiencing substantial growth, with forecasts indicating a rise from $2.27 billion in 2023 to $4.33 billion by 2029, driven by a robust CAGR of 11.35%.  Last year, I came across…

Emirates Golf Club Clubhouse

What remarkable sustainability innovations did Emirates Golf Club embrace in 2024?

By: 2024. 12. 09.

In pursuing a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future, a range of innovations is transforming golf club operations and advancing the management of sustainability practices. When I discovered that Emirates Golf Club had been awarded the prestigious European…

John Deere Gator XUV 875M

What features can we expect in the new John Deere Gator XUV 875M utility vehicle?

By: 2024. 12. 03.

The transition to electric vehicles in the EU is facing challenges. Italy and Germany seek support from other EU member states to advocate for relaxing the EU targets for reducing car CO2 emissions. They are also pushing to…

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Should we choose the new John Deere Electric ZTrak mower?

By: 2024. 09. 18.

It appears that John Deere and Jacobsen are not only focused on reducing the noise levels of their lawnmowers but also on promoting the sustainability of golf courses. In contrast, Toro seems more concerned with addressing the noise…

Beau Desert Golf Club Cutting greens with the new John Deere machinery

Beau Desert Golf Club is on a sustainability mission with John Deere

By: 2024. 07. 02.

John Deere has unveiled new turf care machines customized for golf course clientele, specifically aimed at establishments such as TPC Deere Run and other PGA TOUR-affiliated courses. The launch of these machines took place earlier this year. These…

Partnership between LET and John Deere extended

How lucrative is it for John Deere to sponsor the European Ladies Tour?

By: 2023. 08. 16.

In October 2022, SponsorUnited published an interesting insight regarding sponsorship of women's sports events. They claim: "Sponsorships with women grew 20% year-over-year across the major US sports (LPGA, NWSL, WNBA, WTA), top European soccer leagues (Women’s Super League…

Royal Norwich 12th Hole

How competitive will Royal Norwich Turfcare Academy and Business Management qualification be?

By: 2023. 08. 14.

In April, I informed you that Ross Crosbie, the first apprentice in recent years at Carnoustie Golf Links, has completed his 4-year apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified Greenkeeper. The 4-year apprenticeship works in conjunction with Elmwood College in…

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How does John Deere train its dealer network for its precision turf technology?

By: 2023. 06. 08.

Like in service or communication personalization, data collection is essential in boosting productivity and efficiency. It's becoming increasingly common to hear discussions around the use of IoT sensors and GPS tracking to make more informed decisions when it…

John Deere Morpeth Golf Club-2

Why did Morpeth Golf Club invest now in new John Deere golf course equipment?

By: 2023. 04. 28.

Two years ago we heard that the new management of Morpeth Golf Club was planning to invest £1m to enhance and upgrade the golf club. As part of the investment extensive refurbishment of the clubhouse has already been…

Ross Crosbie greenkeeper Carnoustie Golf Links

How did the trainee at Carnoustie Golf Links become a fully qualified greenkeeper?

By: 2023. 04. 11.

Carnoustie Golf Links understood the importance and benefits of training programs and apprenticeships to upskill. Bold companies today focus on high-quality training. Skill gaps are existing in almost every industry including the golf industry. Maybe your golf club…

John Deere 7700A E-Cut PrecisionCut Fairway Mower

Why worth visiting the John Deere booth at BTME 2023?

By: 2023. 01. 24.

In the second half of last year, I first heard that John Deere will introduce its electric greens mowers at the BTME in 2023. I planned to be there at BTME this year. Then, unfortunately, something happened to…

Foxhills Club and Resort Sean Graham

How much more Foxhills is ready to spend on golf course modernization?

By: 2023. 01. 09.

Foxhills Club & Resort has begun work on a major golf course modernization project that has seen £1.5 million already invested – and has announced a new director of golf to help oversee the improvements. Sean Graham -…

Golf Business Monitor in 2022-resized

What remarkable has Golf Business Monitor achieved in 2022?

By: 2023. 01. 04.

It was great to see the growing interest in the Golf Business Monitor: campaigns, webinars, interviews, etc., in 2022. Feedspot has just ranked Golf Business Monitor as the #1 B2B golf business blog & as the #22 best golf blog in the world! Thanks to…

Trevose Golf and Country Club John Deere equipment

What equipment did Trevose Golf & Country Club buy from John Deere?

By: 2022. 12. 02.

I am sure you are familiar with Trevose Golf & Country Club! Opened in 1925 the Championship Course (H.S. Colt design) has played host to The Brabazon Trophy (2008), The McGregor Trophy (2012), the English Men’s County Finals…

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The John Deere renowned apprenticeship program is already 30 years old!

By: 2022. 09. 05.

John Deere has just marked the 30th anniversary of its renowned apprenticeship program with an open day to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf, and parts business. Over 1,000 apprentices have qualified…

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GCSAA’s First Green gets extra support from golf-allied organizations

By: 2022. 08. 25.

Last year I shared with you that John Deere has made a donation to the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to support First Green, which provides hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education…

2022 Award winner Ben Matthews with Sandy Armit John Deere

How does John Deere endorse great talents?

By: 2022. 05. 19.

I found an interesting personal, career story of Ben Matthews, an SRUC student. Who has just won the 2022 HNC Golf Course Management Student of the Year Award, sponsored by John Deere and Scottish turf dealer Double A.…

John Deere OnLink greenkeeper

How does John Deere help optimize golf course operations expenditures?

By: 2022. 03. 25.

Do you remember when John Deere acquired OnLink, an industry-leading golf course performance optimization software platform in 2019? At the time, John Deere explained the acquisition by saying they would like to address the golf industry’s ongoing labor…