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Anyone involved in golf course maintenance knows the story.  One week of heavy rain and suddenly the mowing schedule is out of the window.  Ground is too soft, ride-ons are better left parked up, and the grass just keeps growing.  Meanwhile, golfers still expect fairways to look sharp and play well.

At Winchester Garden Machinery, we’ve been dealing with exactly this across golf courses in the South of England, and one thing that’s really made a difference is the KRESS KR237e robotic mower. It’s helping keep tees to greens in shape, even when the weather isn’t playing ball.

Wet conditions make everything harder. Heavy machines can leave marks, cause compaction, or simply can’t get out on the course at all. Miss a cut or two and fairways quickly lose that clean, consistent look.  That’s frustrating for greenkeeping teams who want to stay on top of things, and it’s not ideal for golfers either. Once grass gets ahead of you, it takes more time and effort to bring it back in line.

This is where robotic mowing comes into its own.

The Kress KR237e is built for big, open areas like fairways and practice grounds. Because it works little and often, it keeps grass under control without needing heavy kit driving up and down the course.

At 22kg, It’s lightweight, electric and quiet, which means it’s much kinder to softer ground. When conditions are borderline, the Kress KR237e can often keep going when ride-on mowers really shouldn’t. That steady, regular trimming stops growth getting away from you during wet spells.

The end result is fairways that stay tidy and playable, even when the weather is less than ideal.

 

Of course, the mower is only part of the story.  At WGM, we have a dedicated robotics team that works directly with golf courses to make sure systems like the Kress 237 are set up properly from day one.

We carry out site visits, look at how the course is used, and tweak settings to suit ground conditions and growth patterns. When the weather changes, we can help adjust things so the mower keeps doing what it needs to do.

Even if the photos don’t tell the full story, the difference on the ground is clear.

Let’s be honest, the weather isn’t getting any more predictable.  Golf courses need tools that help them adapt, not just react.  Robotic mowing gives courses a bit of breathing room when conditions are tough.

The Kress KR237e has already proven itself as a solid, reliable option for keeping fairways in shape during wet periods, and it’s becoming a key part of how many courses work with WGM to stay ahead of growth.

Keeping courses looking good through bad weather used to mean waiting it out and catching up later. Now, with robotic mowing, there’s another option.

At WGM, we’re helping golf courses keep standards high, reduce stress on staff.  With one machine, we have the ability to cut form 10mm up to 60mm.

For more information on how we can help with your course maintenance solutions, contact us here.