GOLF International

What GOLF International does

Golf International is a Turkish-founded (1986), privately held specialty equipment distributor and project developer serving golf courses, sports fields, and adjacent facilities. The company is the exclusive distributor in Turkey (and in several cases, the broader region including Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Iraq) for 20+ global brands, most notably The Toro Company (turf maintenance, irrigation, autonomous mowing) and Club Car (golf cars and utility vehicles). It also distributes complementary brands such as Allett, Ventrac, Ryan, Turfco, Foley, Wiedenmann, Watertronics, Aquamaster, PowaKaddy, Range Servant, Ecolawn, and others. Under its proprietary Green Car brand, the company locally manufactures electric golf carts, service vehicles, and electric ambulances for hotels, campuses, airports, and industrial sites.

The company earns revenue across multiple streams: hardware sales (new and used equipment), golf project development services (feasibility, construction, consulting, architecture coordination), after-sales service and spare parts, and equipment rentals. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting golf resorts, sports facilities, hotels, municipalities, universities, and industrial clients, supported by four regional logistics centers (Istanbul HQ, Kocaeli/Dilovası OSB, Antalya, Bodrum) and annual Demo Day events. Underlying technology spans distributed premium equipment including RTK-guided autonomous mowers, lithium-battery electric turf machines, hybrid-drive reel cutters, and automated pump stations — none developed in-house, but applied and serviced through Golf International's regional infrastructure.

Golf International has executed prestigious projects including Klassis Golf & Country Club (Turkey's first international-standard course), Cornelia Faldo (first signature design), Samsun BŞB (first public 18-hole course built on sea fill), Mena House near the Giza Pyramids, Dreamland Baku (Azerbaijan), and the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It holds >90% Toro market share in Turkey and operates an active presence at international industry events including GCSAA Conference Orlando and Turkey's TEKNOFEST.

Name

GOLF International

Legal name

Golf International

Website

https://golf-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf International is a Turkish-founded (1986) exclusive distributor and project developer for golf/turf equipment brands (Toro, Club Car, Allett, etc.) across Turkey, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, also manufacturing its own Green Car electric vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course & Turf Care Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42391), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Equipment & Accessories Distribution (CRAOAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clearance, Used & Trade-In Retail (CRAMAGAL)

Keywords

• Turf maintenance equipment
• Golf course vehicles
• Irrigation systems
• Golf project development
• Sports field equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Üsküdar

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of golf cars, turf care machines, irrigation systems, and field equipment from international brands (Toro, Club Car, etc.) and local brand Green Car. Revenue generated through direct sales to golf courses, sports facilities, hotels, municipalities, and industrial clients.
2. Golf Project Development Services: Comprehensive project development services including golf course construction, feasibility studies, golf architect selection, construction management, and technical consulting. End-to-end solutions for golf facility development.
3. After-Sales Service and Spare Parts: Sales of spare parts, maintenance services, and technical support for all distributed equipment. Service network covering all logistics centers.
4. Golf Car Rental: Rental services for golf cars and equipment, particularly for events and short-term needs.
5. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of second-hand/refurbished golf cars and turf care equipment through dedicated used equipment category.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GOLF International is the exclusive Turkish distributor of international brands (Toro, Club Car, Allett, Ventrac, Ryan, Wiedenmann, Watertronics, Aquamaster, and others) supplying golf cars, turf maintenance machinery, and irrigation systems to golf courses, sports fields, and large facilities. The company also manufactures its own Green Car brand of electric vehicles and offers end-to-end golf project development services including feasibility studies, construction management, and consulting. It operates as a single-source solution partner combining equipment supply, project execution, and after-sales service through four regional logistics centers in Turkey.

Product overview

Golf International is a Turkish company (established 1986) that provides integrated solutions for golf courses, sports fields, and facilities. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical products rather than a software platform. The core offerings include: (1) Golf and general service vehicles (electric golf carts, passenger/cargo transport, special service vehicles under the proprietary Green Car brand plus distributed Club Car brand); (2) Turf maintenance machines including cylindrical and rotary mowers, aerators, topdressers, overseeders, sprayers, and specialized equipment from brands like Toro, Allett, Ventrac, Wiedenmann, Ryan, and Ecolawn; (3) Irrigation systems and pump stations from WaterTronics; (4) Lake aeration pumps from Aquamaster; (5) Golf project development services including course construction and consulting. The company distributes over 20 international brands (Toro, Club Car, Allett, Ventrac, etc.) alongside its own Green Car brand, functioning primarily as an authorized distributor and solution provider rather than a product developer. Recent innovations focus on autonomous mowing technology (RTK-guided robots) and electric-powered equipment. The company operates logistics centers in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Antalya, and Bodrum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Car: Locally manufactured electric golf carts and service vehicles. Golf International's own brand of electric vehicles for golf courses, hotels, campuses, and industrial facilities.

Products and services

• Green Car 4 - 4-Person Electric Golf and Service Vehicle 4-person electric vehicle with 5 kW 48V AC motor, 600 kg load capacity, options for flooded/gel/lithium batteries, LED lighting; dimensions 351x121x191 cm. For hotels, golf courses, campuses, and airports.
• Green Car Pro - 2-Person Electric Golf Cart 2-person electric golf cart with 5 kW 48V AC motor, 320 kg load capacity, range up to 85-90 km with lithium battery; dimensions 274x121x182 cm. Silent, zero-emission vehicle for hotels and golf courses.
• Green Car Electric Ambulance Electric emergency and patient transport vehicle for large facilities, golf courses, hotel complexes, and campuses. Features built-in stretcher, emergency lights, zero emission, silent operation.
• Club Car Tempo 2+2 Electric Golf Cart 4-person electric golf cart with 48V DC motor (3.3 hp continuous, 13 hp max), AlumiCore aluminum chassis, 6x8V batteries; dimensions 366x144x257 cm. Available in electric and gasoline versions.
• Club Car Tempo 2 Golf Cart 2-person golf cart available in electric (48V DC, 3.3 hp) or gasoline (429 cc Kohler EFI, 14 hp) versions with AlumiCore chassis. Electric dimensions: 232x120x174 cm.
• Ventrac 4520 Y Multi-Purpose Turf Maintenance Tractor Multi-purpose tractor with Kubota D902 25 hp diesel engine, AWD traction, FlexFrame chassis for slopes up to 30 degrees; exchangeable attachments for mowing, snow removal, sweeping, and soil work.
• TORO Proline H600 Heavy-Duty Mower Heavy-duty mower with 13.2 kW (18 hp) 3-cylinder Kubota diesel, 113 cm cut width, 810L grass collection, 7,500 m²/hour capacity. Operates on slopes up to 15 degrees.
• TORO Proline H800 Heavy-Duty Mower Heavy-duty mower with 18.4 kW (25 hp) Yanmar diesel, 4x4 drive, 126 cm cut width, 810L collection, 12,000 m²/hour capacity, Smart Cool auto-reversing cooling fan.
• ALLETT Stirling 43-51 Cylinder Mower Battery-powered cylinder mower with 1000W 40V 10Ah lithium battery, 6-blade cutting head, 43-51 cm cut width, 4-50 mm height adjustment. Includes cassette options for aeration, brushing, verticut, dethatcher.
• TORO Groundsmaster e3200 Electric Mower Electric mower with up to 17 HyperCell batteries for all-day runtime, intelligent controls, reserve power mode, 3.3 kW built-in charger. Deck options: 60 (152 cm) and 72 (183 cm) side/rear discharge.
• Ecolawn ECO 250 Series Topdresser Compact topdressing machine with adjustable gate, crescent conveyor, dual spinner distribution. Handles sand, compost, soil mixes, rubber granules, pellets. 326L hopper, 1.2-5.5 m width, up to 15 m³/hour. 5.5 HP Honda GX160 engine.
• RYAN Jr. Sod Cutter Professional sod cutter with Honda GX160 engine, 457 mm cut width, 64 mm depth, 41 m²/min capacity. Vibration-reducing handles and vulcanized wheel system for balanced operation.
• Endurant Turf Enhancer (TE) True pigment-based turf colorant for actively growing grass. Enhances natural green color, supports early season green-up with slight heat increase. For spring, summer, fall, and winter conditions.
• Endurant Flex (FX) Specialized turf pigment for transition periods between active growth and dormancy (Bermuda, Paspalum). Maintains aesthetic green appearance during seasonal transitions.
• Endurant Spray n Stay Non-toxic binder that enhances pigment adhesion to turf surfaces. Extends color durability of Endurant colorants against heavy use, friction, and harsh weather on football/golf courses.
• TORO 66200 Lithium Battery Leaf Blower 60V MAX Flex-Force cordless leaf blower with up to 257 km/h air speed, 1240 m³/h air volume, variable speed control. 7.9 kg weight. Part of Toro Revolution professional equipment line.
• TORO Range Pro 100 Autonomous Ball Picker Fully autonomous ball collection solution for driving ranges and golf courses. Part of Toro's autonomous technology lineup demonstrated at GOLF International Demo Day 2026.
• TORO Turf Pro 300 Autonomous Mower Autonomous lawn mowing robot with RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) navigation technology for precise, GPS-guided operation on golf courses. Demonstrated at GOLF International Demo Day 2026 at Regnum Carya Golf Club.
• Golf Project Development Services Comprehensive project development services including feasibility studies, golf course construction, project management, architecture coordination, and consulting for golf facility development. For golf courses, resorts, and developers building new facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Toro products hold >90% market share in Turkey
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Toro CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1986Exclusive distributor for The Toro Company products including turf care equipment, irrigation systems, and golf course maintenance machinery. Covers Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Iraq. Toro products hold >90% market share in Turkey.
• Club CarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1986Exclusive distributor for Club Car golf cars and utility vehicles in Turkey, representing one of the world's leading golf car manufacturers.
• Green CarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOwn local manufacturing brand producing electric golf cars and service vehicles in Turkey, complementing imported international brands with locally-developed solutions.
• AllettmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Allett turf care equipment including cylinder mowers and sports turf maintenance machines in Turkey.
• RyanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Ryan turf maintenance equipment including sod cutters, aerators, and overseeders in Turkey.
• VentracmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Ventrac multi-purpose power equipment and articulating tractors in Turkey.
• TurfcomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Turfco topdressing and spreading equipment in Turkey.
• Foley CompanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Foley Company sharpening and grinding equipment for turf care machinery in Turkey.
• WiedenmannmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Wiedenmann turf aeration, slit seeding, and ground care equipment in Turkey.
• AquamastermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Aquamaster lake aeration pumps and fountain systems in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Iraq since 2006.
• WatertronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Watertronics irrigation pump stations in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Iraq since 1997.
• Geoponics CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Geoponics turf paint and pigment products including Endurant Turf Enhancer, Endurant Flex, and Endurant Spray n Stay.
• Ecolawn ApplicatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Ecolawn topdressing and spreading equipment since 2026, adding compost and material application solutions to the product portfolio.
• DuchellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Duchell golf equipment, accessories, and automation systems including driving range solutions in Turkey and regional markets.
• PowaKaddyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for PowaKaddy electric and manual golf trolleys in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Iraq since 1997.
• Bag BoyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Bag Boy golf bags and trolley products in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Iraq since 1997.
• Range ServantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Range Servant golf ball handling and automation equipment in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Iraq since 2007.
• MaredominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Maredo innovative turf management equipment founded in Netherlands in 2001, offering time-saving and performance-enhancing solutions.
• GKB MachinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for GKB Machines heavy-duty turf equipment including deep aeration, sand spreading, and overseeding machines from Netherlands.
• Campey Turf CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Campey Turf Care equipment combining leading brands for mowing, aeration, soil preparation, and topdressing solutions from UK.
• CosmominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Cosmo fertilizer spreaders and spraying equipment from Italy, offering homogeneous distribution and ease of use for turf and agricultural applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Club Car (Platinum Equity): Leading global manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, distributed by Golf International in Turkey. Comparable unit economics and product overlap (Tempo 2+/2+2, Carryall line) make Club Car a direct functional peer for the golf/utility vehicle half of the business.
• E-Z-GO (Textron Specialized Vehicles): Major golf car and utility vehicle brand owned by Textron. Competes head-to-head with Club Car in the golf car category that Golf International distributes, and is a potential alternative principal for the region.
• John Deere (Turf & Golf): Global agricultural and turf equipment manufacturer with a broad golf and grounds-care portfolio. Directly competes with Toro for the same golf course and municipal grounds customers Golf International serves, often through its own dealer network.
• Yamaha Golf-Car (Yamaha Motor): Global manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles competing with Club Car for the same end customers that Golf International serves. Represents the principal alternative golf car line that could be substituted into the region.
• The Toro Company: US-based global manufacturer of turf maintenance, irrigation, and grounds-care equipment and Golf International's most important principal. Toro is the indirect upstream owner of the >90% market share Golf International holds in Turkey; it is a benchmark for the products and technology the distributor carries.

Emerging players

• Campey Turf Care: UK-based independent manufacturer and supplier of turf maintenance equipment (Koro, Imants, Dakota, Campey ranges). Currently a distribution partner of Golf International, but in home markets it is a direct competitor with a similar model of selling specialized turf machinery to golf and sports turf customers.
• Allett (Mauler Group): British manufacturer of professional cylinder mowers for golf greens, tees, and sports turf. Distributed by Golf International in Turkey; in UK and EU markets it serves an overlapping customer base with a similar direct-to-course go-to-market.
• Wiedenmann GmbH: German manufacturer of Terra Spike aerators, overseeders, and snow/ice equipment. A current brand partner of Golf International, but in Germany and broader Europe it operates as a manufacturer competing for the same aeration and turf renovation spend.
• Ventrac (The Ventrac Company): US manufacturer of compact articulated tractors and multi-purpose attachments for slopes, mowing, and snow clearing. Currently a Brand Partner of Golf International; in North America it sells directly to golf courses, municipalities, and contractors with very similar end customers.

Others

• Beveton / ICL (Israel Chemicals) Turf & Ornamental: Global specialty fertilizers and turf health products supplier, adjacent to Golf International's Geoponics and irrigation portfolio. Provides context on the international turf inputs supply chain that the distributor sits within but is not a direct equipment competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golf-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfinternationalturkey?igsh=MXFvMTJsbG5wZmI0MQ==

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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