Hart Common Golf Club, one of the top-rated golf courses in the North West, has been enjoying the benefits of advanced robotic solutions following the installation of the newest professional robotic mower from Husqvarna - CEORA™.
They club was one of the first to put the new technology to the test, introducing their first CEORA™ robotic lawnmower onto the fairways in June. After experiencing the market-leading mowing results for themselves, the golf club has just invested in a second CEORA™ to further increase productivity.
Here, Catherine Roberts, Head of Greenkeeping, details how CEORA™ has benefited the business.
How did you hear about Husqvarna robotics and what made you consider it for your golf club?
“We had heard about Husqvarna robotics in the residential market and how the technology was being used to revolutionise lawn care in private gardens. When investigating the professional market, we were hesitant to explore robotics due to the restrictive and complicated nature of boundary wires but as soon as we heard about CEORA™ and its pioneering EPOS technology, we knew this was something we needed to try out and explore how it could support our business.
“We saw a demo of the product in person and were instantly convinced. We then placed an order with our local authorised Husqvarna dealer, Chelford Farm Supplies, where the team was fantastic in organising the installation – a very quick process and we were supported throughout, with regular communication to make sure everything was running smoothly.”
What is your initial experience of CEORA™?
“We have been very impressed with CEORA™ so far, from the simple setup to the fantastic results that we have seen already. Following the installation in June, CEORA™ has taken care of everything on the course and has proved invaluable as a solution to save team time and to decrease workload so our greenkeepers can focus on more rewarding tasks. We have the robotic mower currently operating across four holes on the course in the early mornings and evenings. It is able to cut our largest fairway in two and a half hours which is quick for a machine of that size on such a large area. This saves our greenkeepers from having to go and cut manually, which ultimately saves us time.
“The blades are also easy to swap meaning that there is little to no downtime for the mower and that our fairways are always maintained. CEORA™ is brilliant for all-year-round cutting, with the capability of offering a standard 20mm cut for the fairways. The cutting height is easily adjusted in the app so the other areas that have been mapped can be cut at different heights. This means that we will never have to worry about the quality of the turf."
For more information on Husqvarna and its new CEORA™ technology, visit www.husqvarna.com/uk
