Westin Kierland Golf Club adds to an uncommon fleet with the TurfRider

By Golfdom Staff| December 18, 2017 0 Comments

The Westin Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., adds to its uncommon fleet of golf vehicles, including the golf bike, GolfBoard, climate-controlled golf carts with misters, four-seater golf carts and now the newest innovation: the TurfRider. With a golf bag secured to the back of the two-wheeled TurfRider, a golfer can cruise around the Westin Kierland Golf Club, both on and off cart paths.

The TurfRider’s lightweight design and large, turf-friendly tires allow fairways to remain in pristine condition, according to a press release. In addition to adding an extra element of fun, the battery-powered TurfRiders also add speed to the game with an 18 mph setting recommended for getting around the course and climbing most hills. For larger hills or getting back to the clubhouse, TurfRiders can go as fast as 24 mph, according to the club.

“TurfRiders help provide a fun and exhilarating golf experience,” says Nancy Dickens, director of golf, The Westin Kierland Golf Club. “They are easy to ride but something most golfers have never experienced. They continue the Kierland tradition of creating a unique and different golf experience, while rounding out the ‘quartet’ of fun: Segways, GolfBoards, golf bikes and now, the TurfRider.”