An innovative leader in the golf and sports turf industries, Toro provides financial and product donations to foster and strengthen industry relationships to the natural environment. By supporting high quality education for turf professionals and promoting sports such as golf, soccer and baseball among youth and underserved populations Toro is encouraging healthy lifestyles and the general well-being of communities.
Environment
2009 marked the final year of funding for the Golf Course Environmental Profile, a project of the Environmental Institute of Golf. Over a five year period the Toro Giving Program has provided $250,000 for this effort that is providing information specific to the environmental attributes of golf courses, including natural resource inventories, management inputs and environmental stewardship practices. The game of golf has a profound impact on our economy as well as providing natural green spaces. The profile results help us understand the compatibility of golf with the environment. Please click here http://www.eifg.org/ to view the reports completed to date and to learn more about the work of the Environmental Institute for Golf.
Education
Whether it is a student studying the precise use of water or the benefits of aeration for treating thatch Toro is a leader in supporting future turf professionals. Over 150 students experience a personalized tour of the newest equipment technologies at trade shows. Other turf students had one on one time during at a PGA Tour Event hearing from turf and golf professionals about preparing the course for the tournament. Learn more
Youth Development
The First Tee
The First Tee’s mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing state of the art learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. For over 10 years Toro has been a preferred supplier of equipment and irrigation for First Tee chapters across the country. The First Tee of Rapid City stood out in the growth of their program and was awarded a donation of product for their course.
Future Leaders Forum
Other significant support includes the The Future Leaders Forum, a partnership with Toro, Walt Disney World and The First Tee. The forum is an innovative educational program that examines topics both in and outside and offered students an opportunity to learn about a broad range of career opportunities. Activities included a Disney leadership Institute workshop at Epcot Center, educational sessions on turf maintenance and a behind the scenes tour of the Children’s Miracle Network PGA Golf Tournament.
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