Turf Star Western

Hi everyone out there in our wonderful Turf Care world! We are fortunate in so many ways. Special shout out to the unsung heroes working on our crews and in our shops. They are deserving of the best especially this year. I hope everyone’s blessings grow like a snowball rolling down hill in the snow this coming year! Merry Christmas! Merry Everything from ours to yours! @thetorocompany @turfstarwestern

We are excited to announce that our move into our new state of the art building in Fresno is complete. We’re up and running and able to fulfill all of your parts needs! Thank you for being patient and flexible with your orders during this move. We wish you all a Happy Holiday from Turf Star Western!!

The move into our new Fresno warehouse is going great! This picture was taken earlier in the week when parts were just beginning to fill the shelves. We’ll share another shot once the move is complete. Thanks to TSW’s Breanne Kreshon for the picture.

Meet Hunter, an 8 year old boy obsessed with Ventrac. See our previous post to read the heartwarming story of his surprise meeting with TSW Territory Manager, Josh Whittaker and how his dream of operating a Ventrac came true, plus he received a few goodies that Ventrac had sent along to thank him for his support! :)

Not a bad day to be hanging out at the Hi/Lo Scholarship and Research Tournament at Coral Mountain. John Perez, Ron Moore and Jacob Stave are there representing TSW.

This is a very heartwarming story about a young man named Hunter who is seriously obsessed with Ventrac. In the words of TSW Territory Manager, Josh Whittaker (pictured in upper left photo), it went like this: I was finally able to make it out to see Hunter with a Ventrac. It was an experience neither of us will forget. I coordinated the meeting with his parents. We were able to hide behind the shop and drive the mower up to the house to surprise him. This kid is really in...fatuated with Ventrac and seems to know everything there is to know about them. His parents shared the story of just how this obsession came to be and it’s kind of a tear jerker. Two years ago Hunter was diagnosed with a rare hip disease which basically made it so that he couldn’t walk without being in pain. Unable to be active like most kids his age, he started watching a lot of YouTube and stumbled across Ventrac. The rest is history. On the bright side, Hunter was able to overcome the hip disease and is back to being a 100% normal, active 8 year old boy. Challenges with pain and mobility are no longer an issue. Hunter was able to spend over an hour driving and operating the machine. He also loved the box of goodies that Ventrac sent along (see video in the next post). The next time I have a demo close by, I’m going to stop in and show him the other attachments. I made a lifelong friend today and it was an experience I’ll be forever grateful for. See more

Nothing we like better than seeing a full load of shiny red Toro units being strapped down and ready for delivery. This particular package was sold by TSW Territory Manager, John Perez to The Legends Golf Course at Temeku Hills. Tina Corcoran, Order Services snapped this shot of our driver, Mark Bartell securing the load.

Way to go Trojans! Congrats on the victory tonight!

It’s #GivingTuesday! Please consider making a donation to help wipe out the cycle of homelessness. Visit www.firststepstaffing.com to learn more and/or make a donation. #FirstStepSecondChance #BlockOutHomelessness #FirstStepStaffing

Hopefully everyone is feeling fat & happy and ready to enjoy the holiday weekend! We borrowed this lovely photo of Waverley CC from fellow Instagrammer : @fallcitykid (Brad Faller).

We’ve said it before, but we’re going to say it again ... We’re super proud to be the official turf equipment supplier for USC Athletics. Woot Woot!!

Beautiful shot by : our own CEO, Joe Guerra. He and 3 others from our staff are having a ball playing in the Pebble Beach Invitational. Have a great weekend everyone! #tswfeaturefriday

Yep, earlier this week TSW Territory Manager, Kevin Eppich delivered the very first-off-the-line Harper Hawk. It’s new home is the City of Madera and Randy Collin (left) was there to welcome it to their fleet.

Two of our go low players today!

Representing TSW - So happy to be playing in the Pebble Beach Invitational this week with these awesome co-workers & pals! says CEO Joe Guerra.

Would the new Harper Hawk be beneficial to your operation? It’s designed to pick up anything on either turf or pavement. For more information please contact your TSW territory manager. Not sure who that is? Call us at 800-585-8001.

Good evening and wishing you all a great weekend. Maybe it includes a little golf? Photo credit : @pnw_golfer (Instagram)

Last week we were happy to share a picture of the City of Puente’s fleet of Toro equipment. Well we are so happy that we thought we’d share a couple more, including one of the crew with the equipment package. Thank you for your business!! #loveourcustomers

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween weekend from all of us at TSW!! Picture by Kent Service Manager, Dave Burslem (whose girlfriend made the ‘bloody’ cake) and PNW Sales Manager, Ashley Burke(whose dog is busy getting into the spirit of things).

TSW is proud to be the grounds equipment supplier for the City of La Puente... Maintaining their turf with the best equipment in the world - Toro! Photo compliments of TSW Territory Manager, Rick Danielson. #tswfeaturefriday

Dear Friends & Customers, & Partners, As you know, First Step Staffing’s founder and bold leader Greg Block passed in August following a six-year battle with Cancer. In recognition of his contributions to positive change in our communities, the Atlanta City Council has proclaimed October 16th as Greg Block Day. This date marks the day First Step Staffing (FSS) officially gained its 501c3 status in 2007. Greg created an innovative organization in Atlanta and brought that visio...n to multiple cities throughout the US. The team at FSS is committed to growing Greg’s impactful legacy making First Step Staffing the jobs solution for America’s homeless. As a board member, corporate partner, supporter and friend of FSS, I am writing to invite you to join us as we virtually celebrate Greg’s legacy on this momentous day. The FSS team across the country will be participating in a social media campaign to #BlockOutHomelessness in honor of Greg’s impact, legacy, and passion for the work of FSS. We are inviting all partners and supporters to Block out social media in celebration of Greg’s work to end homelessness in Atlanta and across the U.S. Today is #GregBlockDay. In honor of @FirstStepATL founder & innovative leader, join us in celebrating his legacy by donating today to #BlockOutHomelessness. #IfYouCanDo #YouMissAllTheShotsYouDontTake #FirstStepSecondChance https://firststepstaffing.com/donate/

Happy Birthday Dave! We want to recognize you on your special day. You and your team do a great job for TSW & our customers everyday.

Have a beautiful weekend. If it includes a round of golf, so much the better! Don’t forget to tag us in your golf photos for a chance to be featured. #tswfeaturefriday : Austin Munsch, TSW Pre-Owned Sales Manager

A few shots of the Club Managers Golf Tournament at Desert Willow earlier this week. : Ron Moore & John Perez, TSW Territory Managers

Gotta take time out for a little fun every now and then. This was Monday’s SDGCSA 2020 Fall Education Drive-In at Fairbanks Ranch CC. Pictured are Brandon Williams (St. Mark Golf Club), Greg Chambers (TSW), Erin Novotny (TSW) and Jesus Gomez (Welk Resort).

Mead School District’s ProLine H800 Direct Collect Mower in action. Want a demo? Give us a call. : Kelly Bowen, TSW Territory Manager

Here here! To all the superintendents! Thank you for all you do! Happy Superintendent Day!!!! We are proud to support you here at Turfstar Western Toro!

So let’s just take a mental break from all things 2020 and enjoy a moment to soak up this vision of green grass & blue sky. Taken back in August by : @patoien. Enjoy your weekend!

First a pandemic and now fires all up and down the west coast. This image of the smoke & haze was taken at Barona Creek GC by Blas Huezo. We are sincerely hoping for everyone’s good health & safety during what has been an extremely difficult year. It seems fitting that today’s Feature Friday reflects the current situation. Be safe, be strong and hopefully cooler temps and/or rain will come help us out. #2020isatitagain

Each year TSW’s Irrigation Sales & Service Manager, Carl Taylor puts his photographic talents to use and takes group shots of some of his customer’s grounds maintenance crews. This year was obviously a bit different with the masks & proper distancing. Here’s hoping it’s safe for everyone to squeeze in a little closer for next year’s shots!

Got unwanted blackberry bushes? No problem. Get more info on the Ventrac machines here: www.ventrac.com. Want to try it out for yourself? Give us a call to schedule a demo with your TSW Territory Manager.

First Step would like to honor our Founder Greg Block who passed away on August 14th. Greg was a humanitarian and a visionary. His work at First Step has helped... thousands and made an immeasurable impact on the communities we serve. https://www.ajc.com//greg-bloc/WKQAZSRMIRA47BCTSTOUKXROCE/

Ready to start another work week? Hats off to all those great crew members who are out maintaining the courses at O-Dark:30. Photo compliments of Mark Cheney, taken at Glendale Country Club.

Where will you be this weekend? If it includes golf on any of the west coast courses in TSW territory, shoot us a picture. We’d love to share it! This beauty is from : @patoien (Instagram). #tswfeaturefriday

Foamstream L12 demo with Carlsbad USD. More than a weed killer - it also removes gum and kills viruses on surfaces. Learn more at www.weedingtech.com.(Thanks to TSW Territory Manager, Erin Novotny for the pics.)

Ventrac orders are coming in and we’re starting to deliver. Here’s a nice package headed to a customer in the Pacific NW. Learn more about this versatile machine at: www.ventrac.com

A few final touches before the first round. Proud to have some of our TSW staff volunteering to help keep the course in shape for the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park Golf Club.

Join us in welcoming NorCal STMA to Instagram. Hop on over to @norcal.stma to give them a follow and show them some love. :)

Thanks for the picture @sportsfield_crew (Instagram). Nothing we like better than to see Toro products out on the turf doing their thing!

Work smarter with the new Harper Hawk! Wet leaves, pine needles, pine cones, aeration plugs... no problem. Combine that with the Hawk’s greater stability and high lift dump feature and we’ve got ourselves a game changer! See the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCCGxu8EMwc

Now that’s what we call a testimonial!

We hope you all enjoy your weekend as much as Erin (TSW Territory Manager) enjoys her donuts!!

The Leaf Plow can mount on the front of the tractor for optimal visibility & maneuverability. It can also be mounted on the 3-point hitch at the rear of the tractor, allowing use of a high-powered blower on the front PTO, making this the most efficient leaf removal combination ever.

Have a great weekend from all of us at TSW! Beautiful sunset shot from Torrey Pines taken by our own : Austin Munsch, Pre-Owned Equipment Manager.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to one of our favorite customers, Sandy Clark - a big time supporter of TSW and the Toro brand. Sandy is seen here with his wife Ginny, TSW Territory Manager Erin Novotny (& her dog Dewey under the table) and Alex and Rafael, both from Carlton Oaks. Have a great day Sandy!!

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. We’re all back to work and looking forward to a great week ahead. (Buddy looks particularly eager! )

Enjoy the weekend and this gorgeous shot borrowed from one of our favorite golf course photographers : @mauilou808 (Instagram). Be safe! Be happy!

Red & Ready to sell!

A new Toro Groundmaster 3200 for the crew at Encinitas USD. (Seen here are Matt, Eric & Rich) Thanks to TSW Territory Manager, Erin Novotny for sending in the photo.

Fancy TSW breakfast

Belated Father’s Day present. #redandready

Best in the biz installing the best in the biz. Red & Ready - Go Toro!

Proud to be the premier sponsor of the Hi-Lo Desert Chapter. The 1st of 2 webinars happening tomorrow (6/24) at noon, covering Summer Prep and Overseed Prep. Please contact Marc Connery [email protected] - if interested.

Bob Christofferson and his team were loyal Toro customers. We've been long-time, proud supporters of the grounds crew at the beautiful T-Mobile Park. Wishing Bob all the best as he moves into the next phase of his life.

Love seeing our happy customers with their happy Toro Equipment. ;) Thanks for the picture @sportsfield_crew (Instagram) !! Hope you all are having a great week!

We are proud to announce a new product line at TSW. Ventrac is now owned by the Toro Company.

Have a beautiful weekend! This sunset shot was taken at Torrey Pines GC by : our own John Perez .

Today’s Feature Friday is brought to you by : TSW’s Territory Manager Nolan Stark. He has recently been out demoing the new Toro Greensmaster eTriflex 3370 with customers. This shot taken out at Monterey Pines GC.

Mead School District’s new Toro Outcross being put to work with their Shockwave decompactor. Thanks to TSW Territory Manager Kelly Bowen for shooting the video.

TSW Shop Foreman Dave Burslem captured these shots while out making some adjustments on the Seattle Mariners mowing equipment last week. The ball field is looking great. Can’t wait until those stands are full of fans again!

Up and at ‘um! Ready to start another work week. Photo provided by TSW Territory Manager John Mendez.

Happy Weekend! Enjoy this shot of Bandon Trails at Bandon Dunes; another nice one taken by our CEO Joe Guerra.

Attention Toro Network LTC Plus Customers! Save when upgrading! Get more info here: https://mailchi.mp//toro-irrigation-control-system-upgrade or call us for more info: 800-585-8001.

Beautiful day, beautiful stadium, beautiful new sod... anxiously waiting for the day there will be players back on the field! And eventually fans back in those stands! Photo taken by : TSW Territory Manager Rick Danielson. #lifeinthetimeofcorona

A SHOUT out from all of us to all of you!! While this video isn't 100% representation, all of us at TSW are doing our very best to keep things going during this difficult time. We want you to know that we appreciate you and are here for you. :) Music by: https://www.bensound.com

If you’re looking for efficiency and reliability, here’s your guy. Multiple models to suit your needs. Looking to finance? The time has never been better with low and even 0% finance packages available. Contact your TSW territory manager for more info or give us a call at 800-585-8001.

Six masked men gathering in a public place - It used to be cause for concern. Today we consider it a party! Or in this case, a Toro Groundsmaster 5900 demo to the City of Fullerton. Thanks to TSW Territory Manager, Jimmy Wheaton for sending in the photo.