Jacobsen Supports U.S. Senior Open
New Hybrid Eclipse 322 Performs at Major Golf Tournament
September 01, 2009
Jacobsen equipment, including the new Eclipse 322 diesel-hybrid riding greens mower with electric drive, prepared Crooked Stick Golf Course in Carmel, Ind., located just north of Indianapolis, for the U.S. Senior Open held July 27 – August 2. Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
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The new Jacobsen Eclipse 322 helped |
Kirk Richmond, Crooked Stick superintendent, along with Scott Bjortomt, the course’s equipment manager, and their staff provided an immaculate playing surface for the Senior Open competition, won by Fred Funk.
The fairways were mowed with eight Jacobsen LF-3400 fairway mowers, while the Eclipse 322 riding greens mower was used to maintain the approaches. When Bjortomt found out the Eclipse was in the area for regional sales training, he jumped at the chance to use the diesel-hybrid triplex mower.
“I was excited to use the new Jacobsen Eclipse 322,” he said. “This machine features a relatively small diesel engine to drive a generator, which in turn generates the power to drive the electric motors in both the propulsion wheels and in the cutting reels. It was a great opportunity to try the new machine and it provided peace of mind with no hydraulic oil leaks to worry about."
Jacobsen's tournament support crew together with the Tournament Support Trailer and sales staff from local dealer, Midwest Golf & Turf, Inc., were on hand to ensure that everything went as planned.
Nicknamed the "Stick," Crooked Stick Golf Course was the first 18-hole course designed by Pete Dye and also hosted the 1991 PGA Championship, won by John Daly. Pete Dye and Payton Manning were attending the tournament and took time to visit the maintenance shed to meet the staff and volunteers.
About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
For further information, please contact:
Adam Slick, Public Relations and Communications Manager
Jacobsen
704-504-4867
aslick@textron.com
