The Toro Company named Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation as its 2019 Best in Irrigation award recipient during its recent worldwide business meeting in San Diego. Each year, Toro recognizes its top-performing distributor in golf irrigation as part of its Partners in Excellence program. This year’s awards also coincided with Toro's 100th anniversary in the golf industry.
Customer care and satisfaction are among the criteria on which Toro's Partners in Excellence awards are based. Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation achieved a notable score for customer satisfaction in this year’s assessment based on ratings the company receives from its customers.
“Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation is a benchmark for Toro sales and service, and we’re grateful to have them as our partner," said Steve Snow, director of sales and service, Toro Golf Irrigation. “It’s only fitting that Jerry Pate would be recognized the same year Toro celebrates its 100th year in golf, given his own accomplishments and legacy in the game. As a professional golfer, course architect and operator, he shares our passion and commitment to the industry.”
Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation has a long history of award-winning performance, earning numerous accolades from Toro. “We are incredibly proud to be this year’s Best in Irrigation award winner,” said Jerry Pate, CEO of Jerry Pate Company. “It not only reflects the hard work and dedication of our team members, but also the strong relationships we enjoy with the many customers we are fortunate enough to serve.”
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