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The world’s most iconic golf courses
are shifting to unmanned mowing.
Golf courses, known for their pristine conditions and resort-like atmosphere, have been at the forefront of
autonomous adoption for everything from range pickers to fairway mowers. Recent advances in autonomous
grass maintenance have transformed the industry, delivering increased efficiency, precision and convenience
for healthier grass, reduced labor demand and overall greener lawn care. Kress is positioning themselves at the
forefront of this quiet revolution with their cutting-edge Mission RTKn autonomous mowers designed especially
for the golf industry.
The benefits of autonomous mowing
Autonomous mowers encourage healthier, more beautiful grass through frequent mowing, which results in:
lower stress
on grass
blades1
thicker, more
resilient turf with
deeper roots1
less
need for
watering2
less
need for
fertilization3
Plus, the use of autonomous
mowers can save maintenance
crews as many as three
hours per week4, freeing
them up to focus on other
beautification tasks.
Your course, your rules
Kress Mission mowers offer ¾-acre to 9-acre units for maintenance from
clubhouse to fairway; and with quieter operation5, they can truly keep
“quiet on the tee.” Mission mowers weigh a maximum of 70lbs, meaning
superintendents don’t have to worry about large divots and tracks after
periods of rain. And Kress’ advanced, proprietary RTK navigational technology
allows Mission mowers to operate with centimeter-level accuracy every time,
without the need for boundary wire.
All across North America, courses have adopted Kress robotics to help beautify and maintain their properties. To find
out more about how Kress Mission mowers can work for you, visit kress.com/en-ca/golf-courses/
1 Frequent, small cuts result in less stress on grass, especially for warm-season varieties like Bermuda and St. Augustine, which thrive in regions needing
regular cutting (Clint Walz, UGA Cooperative Extension).
2 Grass that is frequently mowed and maintained by autonomous mowers require less watering according to University of Kentucky’s study on robotic
mowers and turfgrass cut quality (Andrew Hartsock, GCM Online).
3 Small grass clippings left by robotic mowers decompose quickly and act as a natural fertilizer, helping to avoid thatch buildup. According to the University
of Minnesota Extension, these clippings return essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.
4 Robotic Mowers save 2 to 3 hours per week during the mowing season, depending on the type of grass according to research by My Take 2023.
5 Robotic mowers operate at sound levels around 58 to 65 decibels, significantly quieter than traditional gas-powered mowers that can reach up to 75
decibels (PCMag).
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