Members will experience the highest standards of play thanks to the new partnership between Els Club Vilamoura and The Toro Company
The new Els Club Vilamoura, designed by four-time Majors winner Ernie Els and scheduled to open this summer, has announced its latest exclusive partnership with The Toro Company – a global leader in innovative outdoor solutions – and its Portuguese distributor, Irrimac. Together, they will provide advanced turf maintenance equipment and irrigation systems to ensure the course meets world-class standards.
Designed by Ernie Els, the private club is set to “redefine the golfing experience in the Algarve, setting a new benchmark for luxury and hospitality”.
This exclusive supplier of turf maintenance equipment and irrigation systems will play a central role in elevating course conditions. A strong focus on sustainability is central to the partnership: solar panels, sponsored by Toro and Irrimac, will be installed to provide clean energy for recharging electric maintenance equipment.
This landmark collaboration will feature advanced electric machinery, expert staff training, and environmentally responsible practices, supporting the launch of the Algarve’s first private members’ golf club and one of Portugal’s most anticipated golf venues.
Toro will deliver a “comprehensive support package”, including regular equipment inspections to ensure peak performance. Among the equipment to be supplied are the GREENSMASTER® eTriFlex® 3370, REELMASTER® Fairway Mowers, and WORKMAN® MDX Lithium-Ion Utility Vehicles.
Electric handheld tools such as mowers and rapid chargers will also be provided, reinforcing the focus on environmental sustainability. Combined, these efforts will ensure a reduction in the overall carbon footprint of on-course maintenance.
In addition to machinery, greenkeeping staff will also benefit from certified on-site technical training to ensure the highest standards of course maintenance, and technological connectivity will enable hardware and software tracking for the entire fleet of equipment, maximising operational efficiency.
Left to right – Henrique Duarte (General Manager at Irrimac Lda), Nuno Sepúlveda, CO-CEO of DETAILS, Teodor Denchev, Senior Sales Manager, Equipment Business Europe, Middle East & Africa, The Toro Company, and Arturo Morán (Sales Manager for Commercial Equipment in Southern Europe, South Africa, and Benelux – The Toro Company)
Nuno Sepulveda, Co-CEO of DETAILS – the management company overseeing Els Club Vilamoura – highlighted the significance of the collaboration: “We are committed to creating a leading golf experience in the Algarve. Partnering with Toro and Irrimac ensures we are equipped with the tools and technologies to maintain our world-class standards while prioritising sustainability and innovation.”
Andy Brown, Toro’s Senior Manager of Global Business Development & Relationships, added: “In the heart of the Portuguese Algarve, a masterpiece is being created that showcases DETAILS’ and its parent company, Arrow Global’s aim to elevate the prestigious Portuguese golf market. Innovation, efficiency, and aftermarket support are the main reasons Toro has been chosen. We are honoured to play our part in helping maintain the Els Club Vilamoura, DETAILS’ flagship golf course.”
Henrique Duarte, General Manager at Irrimac, commented: “Over the last 30 years, Irrimac has played a key role in Portugal’s national golf industry by providing irrigation systems, a full range of machinery for golf course maintenance, as well as training, technical assistance, and consultancy services. Being part of such an innovative and strategically significant project is the ultimate recognition of our decades of dedication”.
The Els Club Vilamoura is expected to open its doors later this year, introducing a high-end experience for members. With an innovative concept and strategic partnerships, the club is “set to become a game changer in the region, redefining golf in one of Europe’s most prestigious destinations”.
For more information on The Els Club Vilamoura, please visit here.
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