Pinehurst and Toro have extended their long-standing relationship for another decade. The new 10-year agreement designates The Toro Company as the preferred supplier of golf course maintenance equipment and irrigation solutions for the Pinehurst Resort in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.

Established in 1895, Pinehurst is known as the home of golf in America, with a rich and ongoing history in the sport. Pinehurst’s latest milestone is hosting both the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships in back-to-back weeks at Pinehurst No. 2, June 12-22. This combination of events marks yet another “first” in history, in that both championships will be played on the same course, in the same year.

The Toro Company’s relationship with Pinehurst began in 1922, and it is one of the company’s longest standing customer relationships. “We are delighted that Pinehurst has chosen to renew its partnership with Toro for another 10 years,” says Bill Brown, Toro group vice president. “As one of our longest running partner relationships, The Toro Company is honored to be associated with Pinehurst and we look forward to continuing our relationship by providing the finest turf maintenance equipment and irrigation products that our customers have come to expect.”

“We selected Toro because of their quality products, our long relationship, and their exemplary service and support,” explains Pinehurst Resort executive vice president, Tom Pashley, “not only as we prepared for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open, but also as we continue to provide our guests with the unmatched playing experience they’ve come to expect at Pinehurst.”

“We are honored that Pinehurst has again chosen Toro as their preferred supplier,” adds Steve Smith, president of Smith Turf & Irrigation, which has been Pinehurst’s Toro distributor since 1927. “We consider ourselves fortunate to have a true golf icon like Pinehurst as our customer.”

For more information on Pinehurst Resort or its recent preparations for the U.S. Open Championships, visit www.pinehurst.com. To learn more about Toro, or to find your local Toro distributor, visit www.toro.com.

About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative turf, landscape, rental and construction equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of more than $2 billion in fiscal 2013, Toro’s global presence extends to more than 90 countries through strong relationships built on integrity and trust, constant innovation and a commitment to helping customers enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands to help customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. More information is available at www.toro.com.