The history of The Pulpit Club near Toronto is linked forever to a popular board game, but a recent arrangement that will include utilizing the property for educational purposes is no laughing matter.
Turf Care Products Canada, an Ontario-based distributor of equipment to golf courses, parks and municipalities, and The Toro Company have reached a 10-year partnership with The Pulpit Club in Caledon. The agreement includes the club's continued use of Toro equipment and irrigation systems on both the Pulpit and Paintbrush golf courses and use of the club as a Toro equipment and irrigation training center.
The Pulpit's high profile status in Canada makes it an ideal location for professional training.
Formerly known as the Devil's Pulpit Golf Association, The Pulpit Club was founded by Chris Haney and Scott Abbott, the creators of the game Trivial Pursuit. Both courses there were designed by the golf course architectural firm then known as Hurdzan-Fry. The Pulpit opened in 1990, the Paintbrush followed in 1992. Each was named the best new course in Canada upon opening and both are ranked among the country's top 20 golf courses.
There also is a strong family connection at The Pulpit. Rob Wright has been superintendent at The Pulpit Club since 2015, when he succeeded his father, Ken Wright, the club's only other superintendent.
"Our relationship with Turf Care as our distributor has been a very positive one," Rob Wright said, "and I have no doubt that it will continue to grow as we embark on this exciting journey together."