Le Golf National, host venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup and a worldclass.golf destination, has renewed its Jacobsen partnership for a further five years with the agreement to include a fleet of E-Z-GO vehicles. A wide range of mowers including the new lithium-ion powered Eclipse 360 ELiTE and AR530 articulated contour rotary mower are included in a 27 strong list that also features models from the HR, TR and SLF ranges as well as GP400s. Following an audit of the machines currently used on the course from the previous leasing agreement, 39 Jacobsen and Cushman mowers and utility vehicles have been purchased by the club for continued use.
A total of 34 RXV lithium-ion battery powered E-Z-GO ELiTE golf cars are also included which will feature the Textron Fleet Management (TFM) 10EX system. Commenting on the extension, Laurent Proupin, general manager of Ransomes Jacobsen France said: “I’m very, very excited to have one of France’s major courses continuing to use the Jacobsen brand. It’s been a considerable effort by the entire team at Ransomes Jacobsen France, and one which is a result of always, whoever the customer is, giving the best service we can. I think the support we offer during a tournament and on a day-to-day basis is as important as the quality of cut and is very valued by superintendents.
“The importance of the deals with firstly Le Golf National and then the Ryder Cup was huge because it showed that the Jacobsen brand is very strong. We can point to Le Golf National and the 2018 Ryder Cup which was played on one of the best courses the tournament has had, and that feedback has come from the players.
“And that is the importance of tournament service. We are very close to the customer, and I try to have a spirit that when there is a tournament it isn’t just a tournament for Le Golf National, it’s a tournament for Le Golf National and the Ransomes Jacobsen France team. That worked brilliantly for the Ryder Cup and many Open de France competitions, and we are already looking forward to carrying that into the Golf Amateur World Championships in 2022 as well.”
Director of golf at Le Golf National, Philippe Pilato, added: “The teams of Le Golf National and Ransomes Jacobsen have built a relationship of trust over many years. Beyond the quality of the service and the machines, we were very sensitive to the knowledge and know-how that guided our collaboration. Ransomes Jacobsen has accompanied us through various incredible experiences. The renewal of this partnership highlights our common ambitions to offer excellence in the quality of maintenance and to ensure the durability of this excellence.”
