Ditch Witch introduces mini skid steer
Ditch Witch recently launched its SK850 mini skid steer for those who need a powerful machine with a large load capacity wrapped in a small package.
The SK850 is powered by a Tier IV-compliant 37 hp Yanmar diesel engine capable of driving the machine at speeds up 4.7 mph in forward and reverse. And with a load capacity of 860 pounds it can handle a variety of tasks both big and small.
Other features include low-maintenance track-tensioning system with a grease cylinder for easy adjustment and track removal, for increased track life and reduced downtime, a belt-free design that means less maintenance; advanced attachment latching system for simple, secure connection of the attachments; and an auxiliary control foot pedal helps maintain hydraulic flow to the attachment, freeing the operator to control depth and ground speed.
The 74-square-inch operator platform is larger than on previous models, and the standard auto-throttle that is incorporated into a new LCD display reduces engine RPM after sustained inactivity.
Bernhard recognizes top distributor
Bernhard and Co., manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, recently named ShowTurf its 2014 North American Distributor of the Year.
Based in Boynton Beach, Fla., ShowTurf supplies turf maintenance equipment to golf courses and sports facilities in South Florida, South Georgia, Hilton Head, South Carolina and the Caribbean. This is the first time the company has received Bernhard's Distributor of the Year honor. Show Turf was also acknowledged as one of Bernhard's Gold Level Certified Distributors.
ShowTurf carries a large selection of Bernard inventory, including the company's trademark Express Dual and Anglemaster models. The Express Dual grinds reels without requiring disassembly of the mower, and the auto relief eliminates the need for lapping.
Jenkins named Old Tom winner
Dan Jenkins, one of a handful of writers in the World Golf Hall Fame and who has covered each of the game's major championships for more than 60 years, was named by GCSAA as the recipient of the 2015 Old Tom Morris Award.
Presented annually since 1983, the award honors one, who through a lifetime commitment to the game of golf, has helped to mold the welfare of the game in a manner and style exemplified by Old Tom Morris. Morris, a four-time British Open winner, was the longtime superintendent at St. Andrews in Scotland until his death in 1908. Some of the past winners include Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw, Ken Venturi, Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam.
Jenkins will receive the award Feb. 25 at the opening session of the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio. He is the first member of the media to win the award.
In addition to writing about golf for the past 30 years for Sports Illustrated and now Golf Digest, Jenkins also has published more than a dozen books, with his most famous being the football-themed ?Semi-Tough? in 1972.
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, where he still lives, Jenkins, 84, began covering sports while attending Texas Christian University. He has been covering golf since the 1951 Masters.
E-Z-GO offers improved battery charging
E-Z-GO recently launched its new SC-48 battery charger for its 2015 model year RXV and TXT electric golf cars. The SC-48 charger was developed in collaboration with Delta-Q Technologies.
The SC-48 uses a sealed die-cast housing to protect against dirt, water and other contaminants entering the charger, which is key to a charger's long-term reliability. The SC-48 also offers course operators worry-free charge by utilizing temperature-compensated charging that adjusts charging performance based on measurements from the temperature sensor installed on the car's battery pack. This approach is preferred by leading battery manufacturers, and is proven to maximize overall battery life.
Field serviceability extends to the AC and DC charger cords, which, when under excessive stress, will be released from the Delta-Q SC-48 without damaging the charger. LED charge indicators on the charger and vehicle keep provide up-to-date information about AC power status, charging progress, charge completion, or whether a fault has occurred.
Standard Golf names new marketing head
Standard Golf Co. recently named Matt Pauli as director of marketing.
He will be responsible for managing all of the company's domestic and international marketing communications, including product and brand research/analysis, strategic planning and the execution of marketing campaigns for Standard Golf and its products.
Before joining Standard Golf, Pauli served as the director of operations and marketing for MauiOwnerCondos.com. In that role, he developed corporate websites, sales presentations and collateral, and a wide range of digital media and social networking platforms.
Based in Standard Golf's hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Pauli is a University of Michigan graduate with a bachelor's degree in communications, and earned a masters degree in business administration from Michigan State.