How Golf Course Superintendents Are Cutting Costs with Robotic Mowing

In today’s economic climate, golf course superintendents are under increasing pressure to maintain immaculate playing surfaces while keeping costs under control. Rising labour bills, fuel prices, and the challenge of finding skilled staff have prompted many course managers to rethink how they approach turf maintenance. For those ready to embrace innovation, robotic mowing is fast becoming the most efficient solution available.

Cutting Labour and Fuel Costs

Labour is one of the biggest ongoing expenses in golf course maintenance. Keeping fairways, roughs and practice areas neatly mown often requires large teams and a fleet of fuel-thirsty machinery. But with autonomous mowing systems, many of these pressures are eased.

AMS’s robotic mowers—such as the Belrobotics BigMow—work entirely independently, reducing the need for human operators. This allows maintenance teams to focus on higher-value tasks such as irrigation, greens care and detailed horticulture.

Electric-powered and highly efficient, robotic mowers also eliminate the ongoing cost of petrol or diesel, offering significant savings over the course of a year. For many courses, the switch to electric mowing has dramatically reduced their fuel bills, as well as their carbon footprint.

Consistent Cuts, Superior Playing Surfaces

Quality of cut is everything. Uneven mowing, scalping, or missed areas can all affect ball roll and player satisfaction. Robotic mowers offer a reliable, scheduled approach to mowing—operating daily, or even multiple times per day, to keep grass height consistent across every zone.

This “little and often” method promotes healthier turf, reduces stress on the grass, and leaves behind ultra-fine clippings that naturally fertilise the soil. The result? Lusher, greener fairways and a noticeably improved playing experience.

Quiet, Night-Time Mowing

Because robotic mowers are so quiet, they can run at night or during early morning hours without disturbing players, local residents or wildlife. This frees up daylight hours for other important maintenance tasks and allows for 24/7 care of high-traffic areas.

Night-time mowing also helps reduce soil compaction caused by heavy equipment operating during warm daytime conditions—protecting the health and longevity of your turf.

Real Results from Real Courses

Clubs across the UK are already experiencing the benefits of robotic mowing with AMS. From cost reductions to improved course aesthetics, the results speak for themselves. Whether you’re managing a full 18-hole facility or a practice range, automation can help you maintain high standards while improving operational efficiency.

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