Community-focused golf facility Golf It! in Scotland has reinforced its long-standing relationship with The Toro Company following a recent investment in two Vista passenger vehicles and further enhancing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
The newly acquired Vista vehicles will play a key role in the facility’s Golfers with a Disability Programme, enabling groups of disabled, blind and partially sighted golfers to navigate the course comfortably alongside a coach.
“These vehicles play a vital role in allowing us to open up accessibility,” says Alyson McKechin, Head of Golf It!. “They are easy to access, comfortable and allow us to deliver a more inclusive experience. Our aim is to open up opportunities for fresh air, exercise and improvements in both physical and mental wellbeing, while also building confidence among participants.”
The greenkeeping team at Golf It! in Glasgow has relied on Toro machinery to maintain the nine-hole course to a high standard since it opened in August 2023.
The decision to invest further in Toro equipment was a natural progression, particularly considering the company’s ongoing support of a successful apprenticeship greenkeeper programme at the venue.
The partnership with Toro has supported the development of future talent through apprenticeships. Four individuals have successfully completed the programme, including Lucy Millar, who has since secured a full-time role at St Andrews Links Trust.
“Toro’s support goes beyond machinery,” Alyson confirms. “Its investment in people through apprenticeships has made a real difference. Continuing this relationship was an easy decision for us.”
In the last three years Golf It! has exceeded expectations welcoming more than 200,000 visitors through its doors. The facility has successfully connected with the local community, particularly families and children.
“At Golf It!, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do,” Alyson continues. “We’ve worked hard to remove barriers to entry — there’s no membership requirement, and visitors can simply pay to play or load credit onto an account to access all the facilities.”
This accessible approach has contributed to 43 percent of users being beginners, highlighting the venue’s success in introducing new audiences to the sport. Its schools’ programme has delivered golf experiences to over 20,000 pupils, while recent research estimates its social value at £20.8 million in 2025, underlining its impact on community wellbeing and engagement.
As Golf It! looks ahead, its focus remains on expanding access, fostering inclusivity and continuing to build meaningful partnerships that benefit both the game of golf and the wider community.
It is something Toro and its distributor, Reesink Scotland, consider a great honour to be involved in, says Ross Neil, who arranged delivery of the machines. “It’s hard to put into words the value these vehicles will bring to members of the Golfers with a Disability Programme’s community — they just needed a way to access the sport, and now they have it.”
Reesink UK LTD is the sole Toro distributor in the UK for golf and sports fields equipment and irrigation products. It is based at 1-3 Station Road, St Neots PE19 1QF. Call 01480 226800, email info@reesinkturfcare.co.uk , or visit www.reesinkturfcare.co.uk
