With over 57 years of experience in our industry, I’ve been blessed to witness many innovations in machinery designed to make the turf professional’s job easier.

We’ve had motorised and self-propelled mowers, tractors, and vehicles for many years now - all of which have significantly sped up working regimes, particularly grass mowing.

Since the 1960s, when ride-on mowers were first introduced to golf courses, we’ve seen an explosion in the availability of ride-on and tractor-mounted mowers. These machines have helped greenkeepers maintain large grassed areas such as greens, tees, surrounds, fairways and roughs.

Other notable labour-saving tools like chainsaws, strimmers, and hedgecutters have also made our work far easier over the decades.

However, we now face a fresh opportunity for saving even more time and effort through the increasingly popular use of robotic devices - primarily robotic mowers - which have come a long way since their initial development in the early 1990s.

One of the latest Husqvarna robotic mowers 

One of the first commercially successful robotic mowers was the Husqvarna Solar Mower, released in 1995. Solar-powered, it helped pave the way for modern robotic lawn care. Husqvarna remains a leading name today with their Automower line.

Around the same time, Israeli company Friendly Robotics - later rebranded as Robomow - launched their first robotic mower, aiming to bring autonomous mowing to domestic gardens.

BigMow robotic mower

Since then, the market has expanded dramatically. A wide range of manufacturers now offer robotic mowers, including STIHL, Kress, Segway, EGO, Honda, AMS Robotics - to name but a few.

Kress robotic mower

Robot mowers can work 24 hours a day, enabling larger areas to be mowed more quickly. GPS RTK technology allows for precise strip mowing without overlapping, saving energy and time. Even the most complex golf course layouts can benefit from this level of precision.

We also now have machines capable of mowing slopes and banks - and the fact that they can all be managed via smartphone or tablet makes setup and operation even simpler.

Robotic golf ball collectors are also now in use on golf ranges, offering significant time and labour savings.

Husqvarna robotic products on show

Thanks to continuous advances in robotic technology, we’re seeing increasing uptake of these devices for both domestic and professional use. For several years now, local authorities have been using robotic mowers in parks and amenity areas. More recently, a growing number of golf courses have adopted them for mowing fairways, ranges, and roughs.

Traditionally, golf clubs relied on tractor-drawn gangs and ride-on mowers to keep fairways and roughs in check, often mowing these areas two or three times a week.

Kress Mower being trailed at Lilleshall GC 

Now, by embracing robotic mowers, clubs can free up labour hours for other important course work. The software in these machines has advanced to the point where a whole course can be managed using just 4-7 robots, depending on size and complexity. They can navigate varied terrain, learn optimal routes, and allow adjustments in cutting height - all tailored for golf course requirements.

Alexa voice commands

Newer models boast even more features, such as automatic height adjustment, cutting as low as 15mm, direct navigation to different zones, advanced safety and tracking, and even voice control via Alexa.

Because robotic mowers are designed to run continuously, they can increase mowing frequency without the need for additional human resources.

Environmental concerns are rightly a high priority for many facilities, and robotic mowers can help here, too. Fully electric, they can cut carbon emissions by up to five tonnes per year - while also reducing noise and air pollution out on the course.

BigMow on course

There’s also clear potential for cost savings. Robotic mowers have lower maintenance requirements, no fuel costs, and reduce the demand on manual labour.

In my opinion, we’re still in the early stages of a full transition to robotic mowing on golf courses. But the shift has begun. My local club, Lilleshall, has invested in five Kress robotic mowers, currently being used on some fairways and roughs, with the aim of redeploying staff to other vital tasks on the course.

The proof, as they say, will be in the pudding. In 12 months or so, we’ll be able to see whether these machines have helped the club achieve its goals - making savings while retaining staff and maintaining turf quality.

It will also be interesting to observe how the fairways themselves hold up over time.

Over the coming months, I’ll be conducting a series of interviews with golf courses that have invested in robotic mowing. I’ll be sharing my findings in TurfPro, covering a range of different manufacturers and exploring how their machines are coping with the ever-changing, challenging world of golf course maintenance.

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and co-founders and sponsors Toro and Reesink UK have revealed the line-up for the 2025 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards.

Now in its 36th year, the organisers say the awards have helped unearth some of the brightest talents within the turf management industry and laid the foundations for decades of professional success.
 
Held at Rudding Park in Harrogate on 9-11 September, the finalists will compete in a series of challenges that are designed to test their technical knowledge and passion for the greenkeeping profession. Winners will then be crowned in the categories of Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year and Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year.
 
BIGGA learning and development manager Deb Burnett said, “Whether joining the industry fresh from full-time education or opting to switch after a career elsewhere, our finalists are all excellent and they demonstrate the extraordinary talent that is present in today’s golf greenkeeping industry. The degree of knowledge they possess is testament to the quality of training they receive, both at work and with their training providers, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them all to the finals in Harrogate in September for what stands to be an exciting couple of days.”
 
The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists are:

• Jamie Beattie, assistant greenkeeper at Royal Liverpool and student at Myerscough College
• Ruth Etches, assistant greenkeeper at Trentham Golf Club and student at Myerscough College
• Oliver Pate, deputy head greenkeeper at Worksop Golf Club and student at Askham Bryan College
• Chris Szoradi, first assistant greenkeeper at Manchester Golf Club and student at Askham Bryan College
• Brad Taylor, assistant greenkeeper at Beau Desert Golf Club and student at Myerscough College

The Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists are:

• Oliver Badger, apprentice greenkeeper at Parkstone Golf Club and student at Myerscough College
• Andrew Semple, apprentice greenkeeper at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club and student at SRUC Elmwood
• Matthew Strutt Donnelly, apprentice greenkeeper at Stoneham Golf Club and student at Berkshire College of Agriculture (Windsor Forest Campus)

To be eligible for the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year category, candidates must have been a greenkeeper for a minimum of 12 months and be studying towards the Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper or Level 3 Advanced Golf Greenkeeper qualifications.
 
To be eligible for the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year category, candidates must be aged 21 or under and studying towards the Level 2 award at the time of application.

Trilo, manufacturer of vacuum collectors and multipurpose turf maintenance equipment, have announced a reshuffle of their UK dealer network with an expansion of territory for Lister Wilder and the appointment of George Browns Ltd.

In a statement the manufacturer said, "As two of the UK’s most experienced and respected groundcare machinery dealerships, this move brings greater strength and improved access to sales and aftersales support to customers across the central, east and southeast regions."

Phill Hughes of Lister Wilder with Jeremy Vincent from Trilo

With multiple depots across the south of England, and in recognition of their performance with the Trilo brand to date, Lister Wilder's dealership area has now been extended to include Kent, Sussex, Berkshire and south London boroughs. 

“It’s great to now be working with Trilo across all of our branches” commented Lister Wilder sales & hire director Phill Hughes. “We have held a strong relationship with this leading manufacturer for many years and are delighted to be asked to support their growth throughout the South of England."

L-R: James Boyle with Tim Mason from George Browns 

Serving Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Essex, with immediate effect, George Browns are now dealers for the full range of Trilo debris loaders and vacuum trailers.

Tim Mason, group groundcare sales manager for George Browns Ltd said, “Having had previous experience selling Trilo - knowing how well they are built and how well they perform in the field - I am excited to add the Trilo range to our line-up of market leading brands.”

Trilo’s James Boyle, added, “Both dealerships have a fantastic reputation for customer service, providing the industry-leading support to match the strength of our product line.”

As part of this shake-up, TurfPro has been told that Ernest Doe are no longer part of the Trilo network.

Jim McKenzie, director of golf courses and estates management at the Celtic Manor Collection, has reported strong results from using two turf management products - Attraxor and Maxtima - across the resort’s three championship golf courses.

Following a successful trial on the Roman Road course in 2023, the plant growth regulator Attraxor was introduced site-wide. Jim said the product helped reduce clipping rates and improved surface quality by producing smaller, less disruptive Poa annua seed heads. This, he noted, contributed to smoother ball roll and reduced the need for invasive maintenance.

“Maintaining surface quality without disruption is critical for us, especially as we have no closure days,” said Jim, whose team manages high-profile courses including the Ryder Cup-hosting Twenty-Ten.

In addition, the DMI fungicide Maxtima, containing Mefentrifluconazole, has been added to the site’s programme. Jim reported no new outbreaks of turf disease since last November, with Maxtima being the only fungicide used during that period. He cited its flexible application window and resistance profile as key benefits.

Celtic Manor continues to work closely with Agrovista Amenity, whose representatives, Ray Hunt and Peter Holstrom, have provided ongoing support.

Highwoods Golf Club in East Sussex say they have adopted a tailored liquid nutrition strategy to improve turf health and presentation across the site.

Head greenkeeper Jamie Melham (pictured above), who has led the club’s greens team for over eight years, has worked closely with Rob Welford of Consolidate Turf to develop and implement the programme.

Jamie, who began his greenkeeping career 20 years ago and previously worked at Dale Hill and Lamberhurst, said a key motivation for the change was addressing inconsistency in granular fertiliser prill sizes from a previous supplier. After consulting with Welford, Highwoods transitioned to a liquid-based programme, starting with Consolidate Plus to promote early season growth on greens.

The full liquid package now includes seaweed, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients, with formulations adjusted annually based on leaf tissue and soil analysis. A separate schedule is in place for greens, approaches, and fairways, tailored to specific requirements.

“The results speak for themselves,” said Jamie. “We’ve seen consistent improvements in colour, plant strength, wear tolerance, disease reduction and recovery times.”

Rob Welford confirmed the programme is bespoke to the site’s needs, using a controlled nitrogen source to support protein and amino acid development while reducing the risks associated with conventional fertilisers. Regular analysis helps monitor uptake and ensure targeted delivery.

The STRI also plays a role in the club’s approach, conducting annual soil analysis that informs ongoing adjustments to the nutrient plan. Rob said the structured and data-driven system has helped maintain standards while offering reassurance to the club’s board.

MAINTAINING WEED FREE SURFACES

ROBOTIC LINEMARKING IN ACTION

HABITAT, HERITAGE & HANDS-ON SKILLS

DRYING TIMES

GUARDIANS OF THE ESTUARY

INVALUABLE PUBLIC GREEN SPACES

DRIED OUT

A CHANGING PARKS ENVIRONMENT

A FLUSH OF GROWTH

LATEST DEVELOPEMENTS

CHANGING THE MINDSET OF SPORTS CLUBS

FLUSH OF SPRING

TEN-DAY PREP

SQUARE PREPARE

BUSY TIME ON THE COURSE

WEATHER TO SPRAY?

SPRING IS ON ITS WAY

BUZZY BTME

SHOW WEEK AGAIN

ROBOT WARS

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Genista lydia

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WE SHOULD TELL THE WORLD ABOUT THE UK INDUSTRY
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MORE THAN JUST CUTTING GRASS
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A BUZZ FROM DOING THE JOB
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PAYING THEIR WAY
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CARING FOR PARKS OF ALL TYPES
Mary Worrall

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A VERY SPECIAL INDUSTRY
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PARKS MATTER MORE THAN EVER
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ON TEST
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THREE CORE VALUES TO SHAPE OUR INDUSTRY
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ON TEST
EGO STX3800 strimmer with RTX2300 Rotocut head

A SECTOR FACING IMPORTANT TIMES
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CRICKET LOAM
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ON TEST
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TIME FOR A SINGLE SHOW?
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A CHALLENGING TWO MONTHS
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PRESSURE SITUATION
Cementing the reputation

A CLUB TO BE PROUD OF
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GAME CHANGERS IN TURFCARE
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THE ESSENCE OF ESSENTIAL
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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
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HOW TO LOOK AFTER A GOLF COURSE WITH NO GOLFERS
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PHYSICAL CONTROL OF TURFGRASS PESTS
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A DIVERSE & ENTERTAINING WEEK
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INTEGRATED PEST CONTROL
Opportunity to embrace new methods

ENVILLE ON THE UP
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LEGACY OF THE SOLHEIM CUP
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A DAY OUT WITH THE LADIES
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HAIL THE GRASS MASTERS!
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CONTRACTOR SEES MULTI-DISCIPLINE SUCCESS
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BUSY TIMES
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TAKING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
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UNDER PRESSURE
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EDDIE SEAWARD
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MAJOR NEW IRRIGATION PROJECT
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NEW HORIZONS FOR THE HATTERS
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ELIZABETHAN RESTORATION
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WORM CONTROL
Without carbendazim

THE TRUE COST OF PETROL
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SANDS OF TIME
Sand-based pitches are now the norm in professional sports

WHY DO WE DO THE RIGHT THING?
We must maintain industry standards

CHASING GRASS PERFECTION?
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STRI RESEARCH DAY 2018
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THE MECHANIC
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