It’s the irrigation innovation golf course managers can’t wait to get their paws on! Toro’s brand new Lynx irrigation control system software is faster, more intuitive and provides greenkeeping professionals with all the information they need to better manage their water and resources.

When situations on the golf course demand quick thinking and swift action, Lynx has all the answers. Designed in conjunction with a top Google software developer, and in close consultation with greenkeeping and other turf professionals, its key features and benefits include an intuitive interface that allows users to precisely customise the system to their course conditions and requirements.

Designed to work in harmony with Toro’s popular and proven Golf Decoder Controller (GDC) hardware, Lynx software also features reporting and map components, plus access to comprehensive information like weather and pump stations, sprinklers, intelligent field controllers and Toro Turf Guard wireless soil sensors

Commenting on the launch of this exciting new system, distributor Lely UK’s Toro Irrigation sales manager Robert Jackson says: “The unprecedented amount of integrated, valuable information packed into Lynx software allows course managers to make even better choices about what their course needs at all times and in all situations. This precise, comprehensive information lets them get the jobs done more quickly, more easily and, above all, effectively. As a result, irrigation and water usage is more efficient than it’s ever been, plus it saves time, labour and electricity usage.

LYNX FEATURES AND BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Intuitive interface: Lynx was developed specifically to help address the unique challenges and changing priorities golf courses face every day. Its intuitive interface displays all essential irrigation information readily available in one place.

Higher capacity and integration with system components: Lynx offers a higher capacity in holes per course and unequalled integration with other turf management components, including supporting more satellites and weather stations. Lynx also works seamlessly with the Toro Turf Guard system.

Superior map editing and creation: Lynx enables users to easily edit their course map or create their own fully-interactive map using a digital image of the course.

Better information for better decisions: Accesses course management information from multiple irrigation system components, including weather stations, pump stations, sprinklers, intelligent field controllers and Turf Guard wireless soil sensors.

Easy to set up and customise: Lynx was developed for quick set up and operation. All programs can be accessed from the field via a radio remote, smartphone or smartpad.

Enhanced system troubleshooting: Lynx allows users to troubleshoot potential system issues. It’s also backed by the support of Toro’s National Support Network (NSN).

For more information on Lynx, visit www.toro.com/lynx, or call distributor Lely UK on 01480 226858 for details.

TESTIMONIAL: LYNX GETS THUMBS-UP FROM THE BERKSHIRE

Having used Toro’s Golf Decoder Controller (GDC) system in conjunction with SitePro software since 2007, The Berkshire Golf Club in Ascot is already an advocate of Toro irrigation. But, as part of Toro’s product development, the course was upgraded to Lynx in summer 2010, making course manager Ian Morrison one of the first greenkeeping professionals to field test the new system.

Field testing is an important part of product testing for Toro and its National Support Network (NSN) team as they work towards an irrigation system’s commercial launch. Ian’s feedback on how Lynx has performed at the prestigious 36-hole Ascot course has helped perfect the finished product. Here, Ian provides an insight into Lynx’s benefits in this, the very first UK verdict on its performance…

“Anything that makes golf course irrigation easier is fantastic as far as I’m concerned! And, since trialling Lynx, we have found it makes life even easier. I really like SitePro and GDC, but this system really turns your head. It’s so simple. For instance, the instant programming function is very impressive – it now takes just five minutes to program our watering. It makes fault-finding even easier, too. It’s been interesting to work with Toro and NSN to help them trial and refine a new product – overall, Lynx is really good and we’re certainly impressed.”