Helena Agri-Enterprises

Corporate Headquarters: Collierville, Tennessee

Website: https://www.helenaprofessional.com/

Category: Turf & Course Suppliers

LEADERSHIP

Mike McCarty, Owner/President

Jennifer Williams, Head of Finance

Company Overview

Helena Agri-Enterprises has established itself as one of the nation’s foremost golf distributors, providing comprehensive solutions from tee to green and beyond. Since its founding in 1957, the company has developed into a leading agronomic solutions provider, offering an extensive portfolio of products and services designed to enhance golf course maintenance and performance.

“Our commitment to People…Products…Knowledge… drives everything we do at Helena,” says Mike McCarty, Owner/President of Helena. “We believe that combining knowledgeable, experienced professionals with innovative products and superior customer service creates the foundation for our clients’ success. This approach has enabled us to build lasting partnerships with golf courses across the country.”

Key Facts:

• More than 450 sales locations across the United States
• Direct distributor for major manufacturers in golf course turf care
• Comprehensive soil testing and plant tissue analysis capabilities
• Custom agronomic program development
• Extensive product portfolio including proprietary solutions

Product Portfolio

Helena’s comprehensive golf industry offerings include:

• Specialized fertilizers and bionutritionals
• Advanced wetting agents and spray adjuvants
• Targeted herbicides and pest control solutions
• Proprietary Helena Products Group solutions
• Comprehensive line of crop protection products
• Custom seed treatments and applications

Service Offerings

• Soil testing and analysis
• Plant tissue analysis
• Course mapping services
• Agronomic program development
• Technical consulting
• Financial services
• Precision agriculture services
• Application services
• Custom product recommendations

Distribution Partnerships

Helena maintains strategic partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers including:

• Atticus
• BASF
• Bayer
• Corteva
• FMC
• NuFarm
• PBI Gordon
• Quali-Pro
• SePRO
• Syngenta

Industry Approach

Helena’s approach to golf course management is rooted in their foundational philosophy of “People…Products…Knowledge.” This integrated strategy begins with their team of experienced professionals who bring decades of combined expertise in agronomy and turf management. These specialists work directly with superintendents to understand their unique challenges and course conditions, forming partnerships that go beyond traditional supplier-client relationships.

The company’s product development and selection process is driven by real-world feedback from golf course superintendents, ensuring that their solutions address actual challenges faced in the field. This approach has led to the creation of innovative formulations that combine cutting-edge science with practical application methods.

Knowledge sharing forms the cornerstone of Helena’s industry engagement. The company invests significantly in educational initiatives and technical support programs that help superintendents optimize their course management practices. This commitment to education extends beyond product application to include comprehensive soil science, environmental stewardship, and resource management strategies.

Specialized Solutions

Helena offers targeted solutions for different course areas:

Greens & Tees:

• Specialized fungicides and insecticides
• Premium liquid fertilizers
• Advanced wetting agents
• Custom soil management programs

Fairways:

• Broad-spectrum herbicides
• Balanced fertilizer programs
• Environmental management solutions
• Integrated pest management systems

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Helena Agri-Enterprises continues to strengthen its position as a leading golf industry supplier through its comprehensive approach to course management and maintenance. The company’s combination of proprietary products, strategic partnerships, and technical expertise provides superintendents with the tools and support needed to achieve optimal course conditions.

Their commitment to customer success, backed by extensive research and development capabilities, positions Helena as a valuable partner in the golf industry. Through their nationwide network of locations and experienced professionals, Helena delivers not just products, but complete solutions that help courses maintain excellence from tee to green.