Golf Course Robot Mower and Fairway Mowers
The driveway and fairway of your golf course require constant mowing and trimming to offer players a consistent round every single time. One of the biggest headaches of golf course management is finding time for loud and heavy tractor mowers to cut the fairways and rough to the exceptional standards players expect. What if there was a way to keep your turf quality consistent without disrupting golfers while saving on costs?
Well, the solution is robotic golf course mowers. Many modern golf courses all over the world like Cranham Golf Club in London and WINSTONgolf in Germany exclusively use robot mowers on their golf courses. If you are considering switching to autonomous mowers for your club, you've come to the right place. Our expert team at Mowrator has outlined the benefits' robot mower golf courses have over traditional mowers, as well as the best options to choose from.
Key Takeaways
- Both the grassy turf and your club members will benefit from a robot lawn mower.
- You can save on operational and maintenance costs, as well as reduce noise pollution during the course of play.
- While a small course may benefit from a Mowrator S1 4WD, larger courses will likely prefer bigger models instead.
Does My Golf Course Need a Robot Lawn Mower?
Your golf course may not need a robot lawn mower to manage the grass and portions of the course; however, it can certainly help. As the global robotic lawn mower market grows, with an estimated value of around $4 billion by 2029, it's becoming more common for the golf industry to consider autonomous mowing technology as the standard.
Introducing automation to your golf course cannot only allow you to get ahead of the curve, but it can also improve the quality of your turf (from the driving range all the way to the putting green) and the experience of your members.
What are the Benefits for Your Golf Course?
Your golf course maintenance can enjoy several benefits from the addition of a robotic mower, including:
- Cost savings
- 24/7 operational capacity
- Consistent cut quality
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Increased safety for workers
- Adaptive cut height
- App controls
What are the Benefits for Your Club Members?
Your golf club members will reap multiple benefits from fairways that have been cut with a robotic lawn mower, such as:
- Improved playing conditions
- Minimal noise disturbance
- Sustainable branding
- Consistent course play
- Fewer distractions
What are the Best Options for Golf Course Robot Mowers?
The best options for a robot lawn mower for golf courses are mowers that feature environmental benefits, slope handling for the terrains and grasses found on a course, and precise controls. It's easy to be sucked in by smartphone frills and tertiary functions, but these three robot lawn mowers offer the best features for your golf course for different price points.
Mowrator S1 Remote Control Lawn Mower 4WD (Small Courses)
If you have a smaller sized golf course that requires precise mowing, look no further than Mowrator's own S1 Remote Control Lawn Mower 4WD. The S1 4WD is a remote control lawn mower that allows your greenkeeper to manage the course by expertly controlling the mower to deliver the turf care your course deserves. Its 3-in-1 system is perfect for those days when the course is littered with leaves during fall, offering mulching, rear-bagging, and discharging functionality in one sturdy package.
The S1 4WD is powered by an 18 Ah LiFePO4 battery that can deliver 135 minutes of power with a minimal carbon footprint. During this runtime, you can mow up to 1.125 acres of tough and tall grass before you have to recharge. It's also one of the most capable mowers for golf courses, boasting all-wheel drive that can manage up to a 75% slope (37°).
Husqvarna CEORA (Medium to Large Courses) — $32,000
For expansive golf courses up to 18 acres, the autonomous Husqvarna CEORA is a solid option that delivers on many of the benefits of robotic mowing. GPS, wire-free technology lets you set the boundaries of mowers on golf courses and the traditional fairway. Many of the features of the CEORA are directly accessible through the app, which makes turf maintenance simple and efficient no matter where your golf course superintendents may need you to be.
A 49 Ah lithium-ion battery lets the CEORA work with minimal human intervention and maintenance costs, which saves time and money in the long run. The biggest drawback of the Husqvarna is its high price point, which immediately prices itself out of small markets that the Mowrator S1 4WD caters to.
Turflynx F340 (Large Courses) — $143,000
Our final selection is the Turflynx Autonomous Mower designed for large golf courses. Like the Husqvarna CEORA, the Turflynx does not need a driver and operates entirely remotely thanks to a combination of impressive hardware and software. While the CEORA could be programmed through an application, you'll need to configure its system through a web interface on your device, although it also provides live updates on its progress as it mows.
The F340 boasts an autonomous time of 7 hours thanks to a 40 kWh battery pack, as well as an increase in weight by around 90 kg. To support this immense power and complex system, the Turnflynx F340 is one of the most expensive pieces of golf course maintenance equipment available.
Take a look at Mowrator's exclusive offering of remote control lawn mowers and accessories for your golf course today.
Golf Course Robot Mower and Fairway Mower FAQs
What Mowers do they use on Golf Greens?
A greenkeeper will often use a walk-behind, reel, or triplex mower to manage the precise path and cut of a golf course putting green. These mowers allow them to ensure a consistent cut that keeps the grass extremely short for golf players.
How High Should I Mow My Golf Green?
Modern putting greens are kept around or below 0.125 inches (about one-eighth of an inch or 0.3 cm). This is just shorter than two US quarters stacked on top of each other, which means it requires immense precision to ensure consistency throughout a large area.
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