An early start beckoned for a hastily arranged off-road trip scheduled with David from Arctic Trucks in Iceland. Meant we were up, fed, packed and ready to go for a 7 am departure. A good 120-mile journey back West and inland towards the Golden Circle and our arranged rendezvous spot. Although we had already enjoyed various driving conditions in the short few days he had been here, David promised to show us some true Icelandic off-roading. There was talk of mountains, glaciers and volcanos and plenty of snow as we stopped off mid-route to stock up on energy drinks and sustenance for the day ahead.

We made our meeting point at Thingvellir Tourist Information Centre in plenty of time, allowing for the wintery weather as we neared the Icelandic Highlands the ground and skies cleared, and a beautiful day beckoned. A quick chat with David gave us a brief overview of what we could expect for the day, a route through the highlands that would leave us near our planned stop for the night. So off we went following David and his family in the Arctic Trucks AT44, already giving Gareth a size complex at the visible size difference between the two vehicles. We wound through some stunning mountainous terrain as the main road gave way to single-track and eventually gravel roads. Equipped with walky-talkies we were in constant contact with David and as we approached our destination, he pulled over to help with altering our tyre pressures.

As we were quite heavily laden with roof tent and on-board kitchen, plus all of our luggage the Glacier was out of the question, so we settled on a 1000-metre-high Volcano lowering the tyres to 10 PSI on the front and 15 PSI on the back to help distribute the weight better on the uneven terrain, and to help make the off-road ride a little more comfortable. As you can imagine our excitement was building and even a little bit of trepidation was starting to show at the unknown challenge ahead.

As the clear differentiators between road and track disappeared, we passed several signs reading ‘Warning, Impassable’ before David pulled over to show us just where he planned to take us. Mount Skjaldbreiður stands a neck-aching 1066 metres high and as we looked across the baron foothills before us the summit remained in the cloud.

A final tyre check and we set off, winding in and out of electricity pylons following the ruts of vehicles gone before us. Over rough shale and loose rock, plodding ever onwards without seemingly covering much ground. As rock gave way to ice and then eventually snow, we started to feel the incline. Martin our photographer jumped out and positioned himself in the flatbed of the AT44, as we were following, it enabled him to get some great shots of our Arctic Truck as we climbed higher, true dedication to the cause as he bounced around trying to hold the camera steady.

The reveal as we broke the skyline was just incredible, a 360-degree panorama of snow-capped mountains and sub-arctic wilderness for as far as the eye could see. The summit revealed a large bowl-shaped amphitheatre that we were informed was the crater of the now-extinct Volcano, apprehensively we took a run down to the bottom of the bowl, an experience we could never have even dreamed up before. As David spent some time with his family, we got down to the serious business of testing just how good the AT35 in the snow 1000 metres above sea level.

We never knew driving up a snow-covered volcano would be a bucket list thing, but we were all so glad to have ticked it off. Our time at the top of the world however seemed far too short and it was soon time to regroup ready for the descent and trip back. Following David and the AT44, we set off down the mountain at a fair pace, the snow a lot fresher on this side of the peak. As we left the slopes behind and started to level out in the foothills, we hit several patches of deeper snow, the AT35 bottoming out even as we hit a large drift at momentum, we had been here 5 days and this was our first time getting stuck, quite an achievement considering the weather conditions, mainly due to the capabilities of the AT35. For some reference, the AT44 also got stuck momentarily until David utilised his onboard tyre inflation system and dropped his pressures down to 4 PSI.

Tow rope attached we were back up and running again, and cruising back through the tundra, stunning landscape all around us. A couple more hiccups over the next mile or so involved a tow, but we were clear of the worst. Travelling east towards our stopover point for the evening.

As the snow and ice cleared, we were back on recognised gravel roads, the pace increasing as the altitude decreased. However, David and Iceland had one last challenge for the AT35 that day as we neared our end point at Geysir. We had to cross two large expanses of sheet ice. What lurked below was unknown, and as we set out tentatively across it the Last thing, we wanted to hear was the cracking of ice, but as we reached the middle the noise from outside the truck was audible inside. Spurred on by the cracking peril, Gareth accelerated, all of us sighing with relief as we made it safely to the far side.

A huge thank you to David and his family for giving up their time to take us out on what proved to be a truly memorable adventure and an experience we cannot imagine ever having on our own, one that will live in our memory forever. The AT35 proved as it had throughout this entire expedition that it could handle anything we could throw at it – snow, rock and even a VOLCANO!

Catch up with the HFG Norse Bound journey so far here: HFG NORSE BOUND

After a couple of days confined aboard, watching the snowfall in the eastern port town of Seyðisfjörður our schedule for the early part of the expedition was in tatters, we had initially planned upon disembarking the ferry early on Tuesday morning and taking a northern route across Iceland with the plan to arrive in the capital in the far west at Reykjavík on Wednesday evening, whilst visiting some key areas in the North of the island along the way. However, come Wednesday afternoon we were still sat waiting in a convoy outside of the port town, the Icelandic emergency services organising a convoy of vehicles to follow a Snow plough through the mountain pass and out onto the clearer highways.

Finally underway around early evening and nearly 48 hours behind schedule a tough drive through driving snow and ice ensued as we finally managed to clear the worst of the wintery conditions and leave the pass that wound up and out of the port town behind. Once clear of the convoy we drove on ever cautiously as the weather had cleared ever so slightly. Keen to get the trip back on track we soldiered on along the Southern coastal route in the hope of covering as much ground as possible, as the ARB Solis iQ lights took over as day turned to night, concentration was a must, with sheet ice, thick snow and bends without barriers appearing out nowhere driving condition seemingly hadn’t improved at all. Eventually after what felt like an eternity somewhere around 10:30 pm we arrived at our hastily planned stopover in the small town of Höfn. Time to erect the ARB Esperance Roof Tent and crash after a gruelling few hours behind the wheel.

A new dawn and a fresh outlook, with the bad weather behind us we awoke greeted to clearer skies and a hint of sunshine. Time to hit the road, Martin our expedition photographer was due to join us this morning (Thursday) for 4 days and his flight was set to arrive at Keflavík airport at 11 am. Only a small matter of being 8 or so hours and 300+ miles away from our current location. We had planned to be there to greet him on time but plans changed, and we had a pretty good excuse for being late. The long drive was pretty uneventful, just mile upon mile of stunning Icelandic landscape to gaze at as we headed west, constant gasps of amazement as we rounded countless bends in the road which unveiled yet another vista of wintery wonder.

We eventually made it to the airport around 2.40 pm only 3 and a half hours later than initially planned, a great effort considering the distance away we found ourselves at the start of the day. Martin luckily had managed to keep himself entertained in the confines of the airport and as he loaded his gear aboard the AT35 was rearing to go and explore the land of Ice and Fire. With all of the team together, it finally felt like HFG Norse Bound was all systems go! In hindsight we should have changed our plans, trying to get back to our planned itinerary meant another 3 hours driving back along the same road eastward to the town of Vík situated upon the Southern Icelandic coast.

But clear of the Reykjavík suburbs we were soon back among the empty rural vastness of this frozen landscape, the ground starting to morph from rocky terrain to snow-covered wonderland as we headed further east. Keen to get some footage of the AT35 off the road and among the terrain it was built for, we pulled in at the first waterfall we could find at Seljalandsfoss. Although the time of day was well into early evening, the car park was full of visitors as they crowded the short pathway from the car park to the falls. Our hopes of footage faded fast, but among the throng of people, we spotted a road heading up into the mountains behind the falls. Back into the truck and onto the mountain road, 4-wheel drive engaged as the gradient increased dramatically. We climbed higher and higher up into the mountains as the road (gravel track) wound around crevasse and outcrop deteriorating the higher we travelled. As the track eventually reduced to stone and ice we stopped and looked back revealing the epic landscape of rock, river and sea we had just travelled through.

Off-road adventure in the bag for the day we made another pit stop at the larger and more impressive Skógafoss Waterfall before finally making it to our base for the next 2 days at Vík around 8.30 pm. All exhausted from a long day travelling we enjoyed a cracking dinner and a couple of beers in a local restaurant and reflected upon the trip so far. We thought he had earnt a decent bed for the night so booked into a local hotel and handed the keys to the AT35 over to Martin (still fresh). The combination of an exhausting drive, good food and a warm bed meant we slept in a little, and whilst Darren and I enjoyed a lie-in in our comfortable twin room, Martin had been up at the crack of dawn exploring the town of Vík at sunrise. Visiting the church of Vik I Myrdal which stood sentinel on the clifftop above the town and beach, it also made a very photographic backdrop as the rising sun rounded the mountains in the east.

With a high vantage point already utilised, Martin then headed down to the beach, the Black Sand Beach at Vik is renowned for its volcanic black sand and with the dramatic rocky outcrop of Reynisdrangar just offshore it proved another great location to go off the beaten track in the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35.

Refreshed from a good night’s sleep and with a clear blue sky above us we headed east again towards the Glacier lagoons of Jökulsárlón an area we had passed the previous day that had looked stunning. With no real-time constraints for the day, we took our time to enjoy the landscape and the sunshine. Although around -7 degrees Celsius the sun had real warmth and coats were not necessary. We found a couple of great side routes off of the main highway to explore, with the snow-covered ground and deep royal blue rivers snaking through the scene.

If one thing this trip had already taught us is that best-made plans often go awry, you just don’t know what Iceland is going to throw at you next. As we rounded a bend in the road, we were presented with a vehicle stuck deep in the snow having drifted off of the verge. We stopped to see if we could offer some help, the passengers two American ladies celebrating completing their medical training had tried a 3-point turn in the middle of the road, we had already come to discover that the Icelandic roads are built up a little and the verge each side drops off dramatically. With snow ploughs constantly clearing the road network, the ploughed snow fills these voids, creating an illusion of level ground where in reality there is a drop off of 2-3 feet in places. As the Jeep’s tyres had hit the verge the vehicle had got itself embedded deep down on the passenger’s side in some pretty hard-packed snow. Keen to help two damsels in distress and to put the whole host of ARB accessories to use in a real-world situation, something we hadn’t expected to do, we jumped out to lend a hand.

Armed with the Bushranger Revo winch we made an early attempt at pulling out the Jeep, but the harder we pulled the more it bedded in against the hard-packed snow. It was time to get physical, and the first use of the shovel we had packed. We all got to grips with digging around the tyres trying to make enough clear space to wedge in the ARB Recovery Track boards to add extra grip on the tyres. Even though the temperature gauge remained firmly below freezing, it was warm work digging in the snow. Ready for another attempt the tyre gained traction and the Revo winch pulled the Jeep back out onto the road.

Successfully recovered and back on their way the Ladies left us to get back to exploring. Mid-afternoon found us make it to the Glacier lagoons, and although absolutely breathtaking they where currently being visited by every other tourist in Iceland. Which made getting great views and the AT35 involved impossible. We had good walk around and at Jökulsárlón and on the Diamond Beach where the glacier lagoon joined the sea, where huge chunks of ice wash up on the shoreline. Back in the truck and another pitstop at Fjallsárlón a small lagoon but with a more impressive panorama.

We seemed to race the setting sun as we headed back west towards Vik, detouring again at the same location we had found earlier in the day. With the road to ourselves and the shadows lengthening we just took a moment to enjoy the incredible place, we found ourselves in, the setting sun reflecting a kaleidoscope of colours off of the frozen ground. An extremely memorable way to end an eventful day.

Catch up with the HFG Norse Bound journey so far here: HFG NORSE BOUND

Days 1-6 of the expedition featured a lot of motorways and empty seas but as the ferry docked in Torshavn on the Faroe Islands things started to get a lot more picturesque. So, we thought we would share a few photos from the Faroes and our first couple of days in the land of Ice & Fire.

Please let us know what you are enjoying about the expedition so far. The truck, the landscape or even the people we look forward to your opinions. 

Visitors to the John Deere stand at Cereals 2023 can look forward to surveying all the company’s recent breakthrough technological innovations in arable machinery first-hand.

Centre stage will be its most recent major developments, including Deere’s HarvestLab 3000, which is now available on S-Series and T-Series combines.

It has expanded the use of near-infrared sensor to allow combinable crop farmers to measure important quality parameters in wheat, barley and oilseed rape continuously, and in real time.

The technology also gives farmers a granular view of field performance, laying the foundations for decisions on inputs for the following season.

“This up-to-the-second analysis delivers numerous benefits, including being able to know for certain whether wheat has met milling quality specifications, the grain quality at an individual point of a field, and gaining an overall picture of which soils have converted nutrients into yield and protein,” says Chris Wiltshire, John Deere’s Tactical Marketing Manager.

“This greater level of detail and analysis is all part of the progression to site-specific farming; targeting inputs where they are needed, reducing unnecessary expenditure, and paving the way for a more productive and profitable future.”

Visitors to Cereals will also be able to see the 8R 410 tractor with stepless eAutoPowr transmission ­– the first 400hp machine to gain the revolutionary gearbox – and the ability to offboard power to trailed implements.

Chris said: “eAutoPowr is the world’s first electric infinitely variable transmission with electro-mechanical power split.

“We’ve completely replaced the hydraulic components with an electric power path. Two brushless electric motors are virtually wear-free and powertrain durability exceeds any other concepts previously offered in the industry. Moreover, this simplifies the design of the transmission and allows real time remote technical diagnosis.”

Over the two days, John Deere will also be taking part in the Sprays and Sprayers Arena demonstrating the R975i, the biggest trailed model the company has ever produced.

“With boom widths of 24-40m and a 7,500-litre capacity, we’ll be on hand to share how our newest sprayer brings higher accuracy, reduced chemical use and more comfort when filling and operating,” Chris added.

Over the past 12 months, John Deere’s new 6R Series tractors have been arriving on farms in the UK and Ireland, and visitors will be able to see first-hand how one of the most popular models have evolved.

The four most recent additions to the range include the four-cylinder 6R 150 – aimed particularly at mixed farms – and the six-cylinder 6R 185, a specialist transport tractor for farmers and contractors who spend more time on the road.

“We will also bring our flagship X9 combine, for those farmers looking to achieve the next level in harvesting performance,” Chris said.

“These machines help large-scale farmers harvest more tonnes per hour and cover more hectares per day, even in tough conditions.”

John Deere’s 750A All-Till drill will be demonstrated in the Drilling Arena.

Available in 3, 4 and 6m widths, the 750A is a versatile tool designed with large clearances for no-till drilling into stubble, working after minimum or conventional cultivations, and single pass operation for grassland and rough pasture renovation.

Fitted with the Accord air seeding system, operators will need a minimum of 80 to 140hp and can expect to cover 6ha/hr, depending on conditions, at seeding depths from 13 to 90mm.

John Deere will hold an open day at its Apprentice Training Centre this May in a bid to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf and parts business.

The company’s revered and respected apprenticeship programme has been running for more than 30 years, helping more than 1,200 apprentices qualify through on-the-job practical learning alongside classroom studies.

The John Deere Training Centre at Upper Saxondale, near Nottingham, opened last year, providing state-of-the-art facilities where apprentices complete their two or three-year course while simultaneously working within the John Deere dealership network.

“It’s a really exciting time to be part of the agricultural and turfcare industries,” says Allan Cochran, John Deere Branch Training Manager.

“It’s a highly technical and innovative sector, which means our apprentices get to work with some of the most advanced pieces of kit in the world.

“It’s not just servicing and fixing tractors. If you want to earn while you learn and be part of a huge, global brand with a reputation for ground-breaking innovations, then a John Deere apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career.”

John Deere and the scheme’s training provider, ProVQ, will provide a tour of the training centre on Wednesday 3 May and Thursday 4 May, offering those interested in becoming apprentices the chance to meet the instructors, see the facilities, learn about the John Deere brand, and hear how their careers can grow with the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural and groundscare equipment.

Sessions will last up to two hours and will outline what John Deere can offer a prospective apprentice, the journey through the Ag Tech, Turf Tech or Parts Tech programmes, plus the John Deere career path once certified.

“This is a unique opportunity to view the learning facilities on offer and talk to those who know all about the programmes,” says Mr Cochran.

The three John Deere apprenticeship programmes include Ag Tech – focusing on agricultural machinery, Turf Tech – focusing on professional turf equipment, and Parts Tech – focusing on parts service and support.

The events are free to attend but you must pre-book a session as places are limited.

To book visit: jdapprenticeships.eventbrite.co.uk

With its model year 2024 tractors, John Deere will take farming to the next level, integrating the new G5 CommandCenter^TM displays into all 6, 7, 8 and 9 Series machines, while further enhancing driving comfort.

Ready for the future with the new G5^Plus CommandCenter^TM

The new G5^Plus CommandCenter^TM includes documentation, data sync, JDLink^TM connectivity, variable rate application, section control and AutoTrac^TM guidance as standard on all 6-cylinder 6R, 7, 8 and 9 series tractors. The 12.8-inch G5^Plus CommandCenter^TM is 33% larger than the previous display, comes with 1080P high definition and a much faster processor. With this update, customers will achieve the highest levels of precision agriculture efficiency and ease of use while ensuring their tractors are ready for the future.

The 6R Series

The model year 2024 John Deere 6R brings with it new developments improving driver comfort. The redesigned steering column and new steering wheel provides the next level in comfort, especially in its on-the-road performance. In addition, the new dampening system available on both Premium and Ultimate seats, the 6R model year 2024 sets new standards.

The 7, 8 and 9 Series

The model year 2024 7R features a new steering system with a 50% increase in steering capacity. This is made possible by larger steering cylinders, which are fitted as standard to all 7R. To enhance operator comfort during transport, the 7R features a new Automotive Type Steering System. It naturally re centres itself and improves line holding significantly. Known as reactive steering, the feature can be easily activated via a softkey on the CommandCenter^TM. Two additional front brake discs enhance the operator’s experience and transport performance. All 7, 8 and 9 tractors have a new high-resolution corner post display and a built-in StarFire^TM 7000.

A small team from Hunt Forest Group, an Isuzu dealership, is preparing to embark on an Icelandic expedition to demonstrate the impressive capability of the brand’s flagship Arctic Trucks AT35 model.

Throughout the course of the expedition, the team will be visiting Iceland’s iconic natural landmarks such as waterfalls, geysers, glaciers and beaches, in order to put the AT35 through vigorous outdoor testing in Arctic Trucks’ ancestral homeland. Leading the trip will be Gareth Thomas, Hunt Forest Group’s Isuzu and Arctic Trucks Sales Manager, who will set off in the demonstrator vehicle on Thursday the 16^th of March, arriving in Iceland on Tuesday the 21^st of March. In its entirety, the trip will cover over 5000 miles and 10 countries, with the team travelling from England to Calais, then to the top of Denmark where they will board a longship and sail to Iceland, before returning to England on Monday 3^rd April.

The purpose of the trip is to understand, test, and evaluate the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 model, with the team even taking a visit to the Arctic Trucks workshop to further comprehend the process behind creating an AT35 model. During the expedition, Hunt Forest Group will also be promoting the trip on multiple social media channels, while also running social competitions and sharing video content to gain exposure for the campaign and display the vehicle in the stunning landscape of Iceland. Gareth will be producing regular video diaries, reviewing the vehicle in Iceland’s harsh and challenging environments.

With three Isuzu showrooms, located at the Chilbolton, Blashford and Isle of Wight depots, Hunt Forest Group specialises in new and used Isuzu pick-up sales, aftersales, servicing, and MOT work. The dealership also offers a range of fantastic offers on the latest Isuzu models with support from aftersales teams and Isuzu service technicians.

Graham Joll, Regional Sales Manager of Isuzu UK, commented: “The immense effort and preparation made by Hunt Forest Group for this expedition really proves their commitment to the brand, making them stand out amongst Isuzu Arctic Trucks dealers. Following this journey, it will be great to see the AT35 tackling the exact landscapes it was built for, and following their journey across their various social media channels.”

Gareth Thomas, Isuzu and Arctic Trucks Sales Manager at Hunt Forest Group, said: “It’s going to be an epic road trip and a real chance for us to showcase the AT35 in its natural environment. The AT35 is designed to be comfortable and extremely capable both on & off-road so the journey is the ideal route to explore both. It’s taken months of careful planning to get the project off the ground and it’s exciting to be about start the journey! I hope it inspires customers and future owners to get out there and enjoy their own adventures.

The Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is a professionally re-engineered vehicle that incorporates significant enhancements to the body, frame, drivetrain, suspension, wheels and tyres, whilst retaining Isuzu’s five-year/125,000-mile warranty. This new halo model has been developed and engineered to handle the most challenging landscapes with ease while offering a distinctive presence and authentic performance thanks to the 35” all-terrain tyres and Bilstein suspension upgrade, making it the perfect adventure pick-up for thrill seekers.

For many years, John Deere has offered reliable and high-performance Precision Ag Technology. In 2023, all essentials of the advanced equipment will receive an update to be prepared for the future. Important components are the brand-new John Deere G5 display family and the new JDLink^TM M modem. These updates make the John Deere Precision Ag Technology faster, more powerful, and more affordable for every farmer and contractor.

The New John Deere G5 Display Family

With the brand new G5 display family, John Deere delivers the latest technology directly to customers. Full HD resolution, additional memory and increased processing power make the G5 monitor one of the most powerful displays available. It comes with two portable versions, which can be used on all brands, two integrated monitors for specific John Deere machines and an Extended Monitor option. The G5 display is 10.1 inches and the G5^Plus is 12.8 inches, meaning the G5 display family offers up to 33% more space for maps and information compared to its predecessors. Both portable displays offer additional protection through their water resistance (IP65). The John Deere G5^Plus comes with AutoTrac™ and Section Control as standard. Of course, the full AEF ISOBUS compatibility remains.

All G5 displays will retain the reliable and familiar user interface from Generation 4 displays. The combination of modern technology and familiar user interface provides an immediate performance boost without the need for lengthy re-learning. The new license program for advanced features means that farmers and contractors only pay for what they need, and upfront costs are reduced. Regular software updates are being developed and ensure that the G5 display family is already equipped for the future.

The G5^Plus Universal display and the G5 Universal display will be available for order later this year. The G5^Plus CommandCenter^TM and G5 CommandCenter^TM will be available on John Deere machines from Model Year 2024.

The New John Deere JDLink^TM M and R Modem

Farmers and contractors with a mixed fleet can continue to take advantage of connectivity between machines and the cloud. The brand new JDLink^TM M Modem offers an affordable alternative to the familiar JDLink^TM R Modem. The JDLink^TM M Modem is a plug and play solution, which allows mixed fleets to be fully equipped easily. The JDLink^TM M and R Modems are compatible with the SAE J1939 protocol and can process over 14 data points from different machine brands. This compatibility enables the management of an entire mixed fleet in just one portal: The John Deere Operations Center^TM.

The John Deere StarFire^TM 7000

The John Deere StarFire^TM 7000 was introduced last year together with the new StarFire™ RTK signal. With an RTK accuracy of 2.5 cm and a pull-in time of fewer than 8 minutes, the new StarFire^TM RTK signal offers a very attractive entry into RTK. The John Deere StarFire^TM 7000 performs with even better connectivity than previous generations due to the additions of Galileo and Beidou satellite signals. The John Deere StarFire^TM 7000 receivers are available for orders and delivery starts now.

The John Deere Operations Center^TM

JDLink^TM provides free of charge two-way connectivity for the automatic uploading of crop and machine data to the John Deere Operations Center™. With continuous updates, the Operations Center is constantly being improved and adapts to future needs. It will continue to be available free of charge for mobile devices and on the web.

The new essentials of John Deere Precision Ag Technology make smart farming more effortless for customers. It will become increasingly easy to use, automated and is already seamless. All features and the advanced local dealer service and expertise, make farmers and contractors’ businesses more productive, profitable, and sustainable.

Luke Donald and Zach Johnson in their Captains’ Cars at the Year to Go event at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club

Club Car becomes worldwide supplier for 2023 Ryder Cup

Club Car, a global leader in golf, consumer and utility vehicles, has become a Worldwide Supplier of the 2023 Ryder Cup, extending its long-term association with golf’s greatest team competition.

Club Car has supplied team cars and support vehicles for the last 15 Ryder Cups and has been an Official Supplier of Ryder Cup Europe since 1997, when the event was held at Valderrama..

It will now take on an elevated designation as a Worldwide Supplier to the 2023 edition of the iconic biennial contest, which takes place in September at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy.

Furthermore, Club Car has also become the Official Golf Car of the PGA of America, continuing more than 30 years of collaboration in support of the golf industry and the association’s nearly 29,000 PGA professionals.

“The PGA of America is very excited that Club Car, a tremendous friend to the PGA Professional and the game of golf, will continue as presenting sponsor of the PGA Professional Championships and the 41 PGA Section Championships,” said PGA of America President John Lindert.

Club Car President Mark Wagner said: “The game of golf doesn’t exist without PGA Professionals, and we are thankful for our long-standing relationship with the PGA of America.
We have also enjoyed a long, successful association with The Ryder Cup, and we are proud to have been part of its growth into one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Not many brands have Worldwide Supplier status so this is a fantastic honour for Club Car. It is set to be another spectacular Ryder Cup later this year and we are excited to once again assist with its delivery.”

This September, Club Car will send nearly 600 cars to Rome, providing transport solutions for many different areas of the event including television, rules officials, catering and the captains and support teams.

Club Car is the official supplier of buggies and on-site transportation to the DP World Tour

Club Car extends partnership with DP World Tour

The DP World Tour has announced an extension to its long-standing agreement with Club Car, which will see the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emission electric vehicles retain its Official Supplier status.

The new agreement will extend the current relationship, which began in 1999, through to the end of the 2023 season. Club Car’s vehicles are crucial to the staging of DP World Tour events around the globe, assisting numerous aspects of tournament logistics from rules to television production.

As well as supplying golf cars to the DP World Tour, Club Car has also been an Official Supplier at every Ryder Cup staged on European soil since 1997 – a role it will continue at the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.

Speaking about the announcement, Kevin Hart, Sales Director Golf EMEA at Club Car, said: “Club Car is very proud of its long, successful relationship with the DP World Tour and is delighted to continue as an Official Supplier this season, providing 113 vehicles to support the 39 events.”

Max Hamilton, Consumer and Commercial Director of the DP World Tour, added: “Club Car have been a trusted partner for 23 years. Their products, support service and reliability are excellent and their unrivalled distribution network is vital for the smooth operation of our tournaments around the globe. We look forward to working together throughout the 2023 season.”