Customer Success Stories.
A compilation of stories focused on our customers and the success they’ve had using Trimax products.
Success Story:
Whangamata Golf Club.
Customer: Whangamata Golf Club.
Product:
Snake
Whangamata golf club is located in New Zealand’s most popular beach town, Whangamata. It has two courses, an 18 hole course and a 9 hole course. Simon is the head greenskeeper and has recently purchased a Snake S2 to manage the large area.
At Trimax, our machines are designed with our clients and operators in mind. We build mowers that are easy to use, simple to maintain, and offer a low total cost of ownership. Put simply, Trimax mowers deliver efficient, high-quality results with minimal hassle.
We recently caught up with Simon Askew, the course superintendent at Williamson and Titoki Golf Course in Whangamata, to hear how the Snake mower has been performing. Simon, who has been in charge for about a year and a half, shared his experience using the Snake across the club’s 18-hole and nine-hole courses. The results have been nothing short of impressive.
First Impressions Matter
Simon’s first experience with the Snake mower was eye-opening. “I was blown away that it was actually being used on the fairways,” Simon recalls. After his first try, it quickly became a favourite. “It’s one of the best mowers I’ve ever used,” he says. With consistent results that keep the club’s 800 members happy, the Snake has certainly made its mark.
Saving Time on the Course
Time is a precious resource on any golf course, and Simon has noticed significant improvements in efficiency since switching to the Snake. “We can comfortably get the fairways cut—18 holes in six hours, or seven if there are a lot of golfers out.” For the nine-hole course at Williamson, the process has been streamlined to just an hour and a half to two hours. The speed at which the Snake operates has dramatically sped up course maintenance, allowing more time for other critical tasks.
Quality Finish, Minimal Effort
One of the standout features of the Snake is its ability to deliver exceptional striping results. “The design, featuring rollers at both the front and back, ensures that the course looks great without the need for additional adjustments.”
Feedback from club members has been overwhelmingly positive. The Williamson course, which is undulating and sand-based, has even started to smooth out, thanks to the consistent cut from the Snake. “We’re just blown away by how good it is—it’s a fantastic bit of kit,” Simon adds.
Simplified Maintenance
Maintaining the Snake has been an easy task, which is one of the key reasons Simon is so enthusiastic about it. “Maintenance has been an absolute breeze,” he says. “All the grease points are easily accessible, and we haven’t even sharpened the blades yet, despite using them for about six months.” This low-maintenance design means the team can spend less time servicing the machine and more time out on the course.
A Solid Investment
When asked if he would recommend the Snake to other clubs, Simon’s answer was a resounding yes. “I’d recommend this mower to any country club or golf course out there,” he says. With the ability to switch between fairway and rough cutting in just five to ten minutes, the Snake offers unmatched versatility. Whether it’s a nine-hole or an 18-hole course, Simon believes the Snake is up to the task.
Looking Ahead
Simon is already thinking about the future and has no doubts about what mower he would choose next. “When it comes time to replace the Snake 320, I’d hands down go for another brand new one,” he concludes.
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THE
NEED.
Whangamata Golf Club needed:
- Mowing equipment that can reduce overall mowing time
- A mower that is cost-efficient and has low maintenance requirements
- A versatile mower that could perform multiple jobs
THE
VALUE.
Trimax delivers:
- Low maintenance requirements and maximum uptime
- Fast spindle speeds which increase the number of cuts per unit of travel for a high-quality finish at higher cutting speeds
THE
RESULT.
Here’s what Simon says about Trimax:
"When it comes time to replace the Snake 320, I’d hands down go for another brand new one."
"We can comfortably get the fairways cut—18 holes in six hours, or seven if there are a lot of golfers out."
"We’re just blown away by how good it is—it’s a fantastic bit of kit."
