Jebsen & Jessen Technology – Turf & Irrigation, a division of the Technology business unit of the diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group, has been awarded a significant five-year contract to provide integrated equipment, resources, and expertise for the newly renovated 18-hole The Island Course at The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC).

This major contract sees Jebsen & Jessen Technology – Turf & Irrigation leading a multi-partner collaboration, bringing together global and local specialists including Troon International, Toro, and Eng Swee Thye Engineering. The integrated approach is designed to deliver comprehensive maintenance and continuous improvement for The Island Course, including the Rotunda practice putting greens at SICC’s Island location.

The partnership will deploy the latest turf maintenance equipment and irrigation systems, alongside world-class expertise in golf course management and maintenance services.

The Island Course recently underwent a major redesign by the renowned Nelson & Haworth golf course design company. The renovation aimed to stay true to the course's 1920s-1930s-style roots while introducing modern refinements to elevate the playing experience. Key enhancements include the addition of sand capping, a modern irrigation system, and improved grass species, all meticulously designed to improve drainage, playing, and walking conditions for SICC members and guests.

Amidst Singapore’s increasingly constrained golf landscape, SICC’s commitment to providing a premium golfing experience remains strong, as highlighted by this investment.

(From left to right in the accompanying photo: Mark Kolentsis, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Toro, Philipp Hoffmann, Managing Director, Jebsen & Jessen Technology - Turf & Irrigation, Ian Geoffrey Roberts, General Manager, SICC, and Tai Wae Meng, Director of Golf Course Maintenance, SICC)

This multi-partner collaboration is set to establish new benchmarks for golf course management in the region. Jebsen & Jessen Technology – Turf & Irrigation will provide a holistic suite of solutions leveraging its industry expertise and trusted partner network:

• Toro: Supplying a full range of turf maintenance equipment and irrigation systems, backed by regional after-sales service.
• Troon International: Offering golf course maintenance expertise and agronomy advisory services as a global leader in course operations.
• Eng Swee Thye Engineering: Delivering skilled manpower solutions specializing in golf course and landscape services.

“This contract marks a significant milestone for us and reflects our commitment to delivering excellence in golf course management,” said Philipp Hoffmann, Managing Director, Jebsen & Jessen Technology – Turf & Irrigation. “Leveraging our local expertise to provide tailored solutions and world-class service support, and collaborating closely with our trusted partners, we look forward to supporting SICC in enhancing the playability and prestige of The Island Course.”

Mr Ian Geoffrey Roberts, General Manager of SICC, added, “The Island Course redevelopment represents SICC’s vision for the future of golf - one rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation and sustainability. With Jebsen & Jessen Technology and their consortium of global partners onboard, we are confident that The Island Course will deliver an exceptional playing experience for our members and uphold SICC’s standing as one of the premier golf clubs in the region.”

The partnership is poised to offer SICC priority access to new technologies, international agronomy advisory services, global procurement benefits, and environmental management programmes, solidifying The Island Course’s status among premier golfing destinations in Asia.

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