ON OR OFF ROAD…THE MAGELLAN HAS IT ALL!
STAR EV (brand of JH Global Services, Inc.) is pleased to announce the introduction of the STAR EV Magellan on/off road golf car or personal transport vehicle with seating up to 6 people. This is not your ordinary golf car! The Magellan is built on an aluminum chassis, with a powerful AC motor rated at 6 continuous and 22 Peak horsepower. The Magellan also has a walk away braking system, full independent front suspension, four wheel disc brakes and a 16:1 rear end gear to give it best-in-class help climbing ability. The Magellan can be made street legal to allow travel on roads with posted speeds of 35 MPH or less. On mostly flat surfaces, the Magellan can go up to 60 miles plus on a single charge. No other vehicle offers all these great features in one car!
The STAR EV Magellan can be purchased from any of STAR EV’s 200+ dealers. You can use the dealer locator and check out the Magellan brochure at www.starev.com
CLUB CAR ANNOUNCES REENGINEERED, RESYTLED LINE OF CARRYALL UTILITY VEHICLES FOR 2014
Automotive styling enhances comfort; EFI engine boosts power, increases fuel efficiency
Club Car, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced that its 2014 line of Carryall utility vehicles has been reengineered and restyled with a more powerful engine, a high-efficiency charging system and a bed box that protects and organizes equipment.
A 14hp-rated Subaru 404cc overhead cam engine with electronic fuel injection (EFI) boosts horsepower by more than 30 percent and increases fuel efficiency by almost 50 percent over previous gas-powered Carryall vehicles. Without a choke or carburetor, EFI engines also start more quickly, even in frigid weather. The engine’s filter-less oil system may also decrease maintenance costs.
Carryall’s electric-powered vehicles with the IQ Plus powertrain also get a boost in 2014 with a new solid-state, high-efficiency charging system.
Carryall’s redesigned bed box – lined with the same material used in many pickup trucks – is sturdier, longer lasting and quieter than previous bed constructions. Rustproof aluminum side panels feature a fully integrated track-based attachment system for organizing and transporting shovels, rakes, blowers and other equipment. Movable bed dividers and cargo tie-down loops stabilize cargo to reduce shifting.
Contoured seating and more space between the seat back and a new ergonomically engineered soft-grip steering wheel increase driver comfort. The shifter and gauges are now integrated into an automotive-style dash.
The Carryall 300, 500, 550 and 700 models also feature a stylish look with LED taillights and halogen headlights. Larger cowls made of ArmorFlex material and bumpers and fenders made of resilient plastic replace the boxy look of many utility vehicles, giving Carryall a more rugged appearance and feel.
The new line of Carryall vehicles is backed by a longer warranty period on most models that increases the warranty period for gas and electric powertrains from two to three years and increases warranty period for most other components from one to two years.
Additional Features and Benefits:
• Single-handed latch-and-release tailgate, similar to a tailgate on a pickup truck, spans the entire bed and can be opened from
either side.
• Optional cab (integrated into the vehicle’s design) features a windshield and doors that sit flush with the frame and do not require
an adapter kit.
• Larger tires (20” vs. 18”) increase traction and ground clearance to deliver a more comfortable ride while decreasing turf
compaction.
Club Car offers more than 28 light-, medium- and heavy-duty models and configurations of utility and transport vehicles. The vehicles are available in 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-passenger models powered by gasoline and diesel engines and electric motors.
Note: Engine horsepower and torque specifications are provided by the engine manufacturer. Actual horsepower and torque in use may differ and are dependent on environmental conditions as well as the maintenance condition of the engine.
COUNTRY CLUB OF LITTLE ROCK’S KEITH IHMS, CGCS, ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION
Certified Golf Course Superintendent Keith A. Ihms, director of grounds maintenance at the Country Club of Little Rock (Ark.), was elected president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) at the association’s annual meeting Feb. 6 in Orlando, Fla.
The annual meeting was held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show (Feb. 1-6).
Ihms has been with the Country Club of Little Rock since 2005. Previously, he was superintendent at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas; Pine Forest Country Club in Houston; Walden on Lake Houston Golf and Country Club in Humble, Texas; and Golf Crest Country Club in Pearland, Texas.
A 33-year GCSAA member, Ihms is a member of the Arkansas GCSA and a past president of the Lone Star GCSA, the North Texas GCSA and the South Texas GCSA. He is also a member and past president of the Texas Turfgrass Association and a member of the USGA Green Section Committee. A native of Llano, Texas, Ihms graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in agronomy.
Find GCSAA on Facebook, follow GCSAA on Twitter, and visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org. The Environmental Institute for Golf is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA, and has as its mission to foster sustainability through research, awareness, education, programs and scholarships for the benefit of golf course management professionals, golf facilities and the game. Visit www.eifg.org.
MEET THE STYLISH NEW STAR EV, THE CLASSIC ROADSTER
STAR EV (Brand of JH Global Services, Inc.) is pleased to announce the new Classic Roadster series as a luxury golf and recreation model. From 4 to 8 passengers seating, the Classic Roadster is great for use on the road and on the golf course with the optional removable all-aluminum golf bag holder. The Roadster is sure to turn heads with its sleek and classic style.
With families and guests in mind, our Roadster can shuttle large groups safely, comfortably and in style! The Classic Roadster is perfect for transporting people at churches, hotels & resorts with a very unique style separating your business from the others. The 7 HP AC motor paired with the leading Curtis AC controller and Trojan batteries give the Classic Roadster a very powerful approach to the road. Yes, the programmable Curtis controller allows to you slow down or speed up the vehicle based on the application requirement.
The STAR EV Classic Roadster series is a deluxe electric vehicle with a premium interior package including a lockable glove box, automotive style black leather look vinyl seats, lockable front hood trunk space area, seatbelts and an optional roof.
The STAR EV Classic Roadster can be purchased from any of STAR EV’s 200+ dealers. You can use the dealer locator and check out the Classic Roadster brochure at www.starev.com
JACOBSEN ACQUIRES MOWER MANUFACTURER DIXIE CHOPPER
Jacobsen®, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has acquired the assets of Dixie Chopper®, a Coatesville, Indiana-based manufacturer of zero-turn radius mowers for the commercial and residential markets.
“The addition of Dixie Chopper expands our reach into the consumer and commercial sectors, including municipalities, with a full range of zero-turn mowers known for their speed, quality and performance,” said David Withers, President of Jacobsen. “It’s really a win-win for both companies and we look forward to building customer relationships together with Dixie Chopper.”
Known as “the World’s Fastest Lawn Mower®,” Dixie Chopper mowers are capable of mowing up to 6.6 acres per hour. The company manufactures eleven models of zero-turn mowers, from the residential Zee 2TM with 21 HP Kawasaki® engine and 42” deck to the industrial category XCaliber TM Twin with two 27 HP Generac® engines and 74” deck.
“We are excited to join the Jacobsen and Textron family of brands,” said Dixie Chopper Chairman Art Evans. “Our line of zero-turn radius mowers fit perfectly into the Jacobsen portfolio of products and we look forward to working together to serve more customers. The joining of Dixie Chopper and Jacobsen offers an opportunity for Dixie Chopper to reach a larger market and expand brand awareness in the process.”
Jacobsen will continue to operate Dixie Chopper out of the company’s Indiana facilities and its existing management team will join Jacobsen.
With the addition of Dixie Chopper, Jacobsen offers a complete product line of turf maintenance equipment, including zero-turn mowers, small and large area reel mowers, trim mowers, wide-area rotary mowers, aerators, sprayers, utility vehicles and renovation equipment.
Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com. To learn more about Dixie Chopper and view the complete lineup of zero-turn lawn mowers, visit the company’s website at www.dixiechopper.com.
DISPLAY HIGHLIGHTS THE FIRST TEE PROGRAM AND JOHN DEERE’S PASSION FOR GOLF
Spectators at this week’s Valero Texas Open can learn more about The First Tee of Greater San Antonio youth development program and John Deere’s passion for golf by visiting a tournament display sponsored by Deere.
Deere is a national corporate partner of The First Tee, a non-profit youth organization that uses golf as a platform to teach life and leadership skills and provide character education programs for young people.
“We look forward to sharing our story about our program’s positive impact in the lives of youth,” said Mary Carriker, executive director of The First Tee of Greater San Antonio. “Sponsors help us impart important life skills to young people of the San Antonio area as well as expose them to careers in the turf care industry.”
John Deere’s strong commitment to the game of golf is the overall theme of a multimedia display that will premiere at the Valero Texas Open and then visit seven other PGA TOUR events this year. Carriker notes that the display at the Valero Texas Open will be near the 17th green.
Besides The First Tee, the display showcases John Deere’s commitment to golf, which dates back to the 1930s when golf course superintendents began relying on John Deere equipment for turf care and maintenance.
“John Deere is a part of golf’s past, present, and future,” said James M. Field, president of Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division, noting that the company currently is the official equipment supplier of the PGA TOUR; the title sponsor of a PGA TOUR event, the John Deere Classic; and a sponsor of professional golfer Zach Johnson.
In 2013, Deere announced a $1 million 5-year donation to The First Tee, which includes support for The First Tee chapters such as San Antonio and the creation of “Careers on Course” – a program introducing teens to careers in golf course management and the science of agronomy.
The First Tee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than nine million young people in all 50 United States and four international locations.
For more information, visit www.JohnDeere.com.
