Smithco Insider Blog

Welcome to our "Meet Your Salesperson" series! Today, we're excited to introduce you to Jeff Churchill, one of Smithco's dedicated sales professionals. With a career spanning over four decades in the turf industry, Jeff brings a wealth of experience and a passion for customer service.

In the world of golf course maintenance, our attention often gravitates toward the lush greens, the meticulously trimmed fairways, and the pristine conditions that make every game a pleasure. Yet, beneath the surface lies the cornerstone of all these achievements: soil health. At the heart of maintaining this crucial aspect are turf sweepers, an unsung hero in our arsenal of tools.In this blog post, we’ll explore beyond the usual debris removal. We delve into the profound impact turf sweepers, particularly Smithco sweepers, have on soil health, ensuring that courses not only look their best but are fundamentally healthy, sustainable, and thriving environments for turf grass.

This month, we proudly feature Kansas Golf and Turf as our Dealer of the Month. Founded in 1993 by Pat and Polly McGreevey as a golf car dealership and rental business, Kansas Golf and Turf has evolved into a diversified distributor of outdoor power equipment. Today, the company, led by the McGreevey family, serves a broad range of industries, including sports fields, recreational facilities, and municipal clients across Kansas and Missouri.

Today, we want you to meet Steven Johnson, one of our dedicated salespersons who brings a wealth of experience and a hands-on approach to our team.

In the world of golf course maintenance, aeration is a vital practice for maintaining the beauty and usability of the course. This blog delves into the importance of aeration across various areas of the course, explaining its benefits for different types of turf and soil. 

This month, we are excited to highlight Ladd's Golf and Turf, a dealership that has been a cornerstone in the golf and turf equipment industry for over six decades. Under the leadership of Mitch Parker, Ladd's has grown from a small machine shop into a prominent player in the market, known for its commitment to quality and innovation.

John delivers exceptional service and support to our clients, and we are proud to have him as our European sales rep.

Golf courses adopt electric bunker rakes for eco-friendly, cost-efficient maintenance, reducing fuel, upkeep, and labor expenses.

President of B. Hayman Co. LTD, Al Kakazu on working with Smithco.