There’s a reason Australia’s Top 100 Golf Courses look the way they do. It’s not just design, irrigation or turf selection, it’s consistency.
The ability to present a perfectly cut, uniform surface day in, day out is what separates a good lawn from a great one.
And increasingly, that same level of precision is becoming accessible at home.
At Kress, the focus is on bringing professional-grade turf management technology into everyday environments. The same robotic mowing systems now being used on elite golf courses are quietly reshaping what’s possible in your own backyard.
Straight from the fairway: Terrey Hills G&CC
At Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club, Kress robotic mowers have already become part of the course’s maintenance strategy. Superintendent-led trials began in early 2024 with models like the KR233E.1 and KR236E.1, before expanding to include additional units such as the KR173E.1 and KR237E.1.
The goal wasn’t to replace traditional greenkeeping; it was to enhance it. And the results have been telling.
Consistency is king
One of the biggest advantages of robotic mowing is frequency. Unlike traditional mowing schedules, robotic units can cut daily – or even multiple times per week – keeping grass at an optimal height at all times.
At Terrey Hills, this has translated into a noticeably more uniform finish across playing surfaces. The turf is consistently trimmed, eliminating the peaks and troughs that come with less frequent mowing.
For homeowners, this is the difference between a lawn that looks “tidy” and one that genuinely resembles a fairway.
Smarter use of time
From a labour perspective, the benefits are just as compelling.
By allocating robotic mowers to lower-priority areas, course staff have been able to redirect their time towards detail work – refining edges, improving presentation and focusing on the areas that golfers notice most.
At home, the equation is even simpler.
Less time mowing means more time enjoying your space. No weekend chore, no noise, no interruptions – just a lawn that maintains itself in the background.
Quiet achievers
One of the most immediate differences noticeable with robotic mowing is how unobtrusive it is.
Golfers at Terrey Hills have responded positively, not just to the improved presentation, but to the way the machines operate. They’re quiet, efficient and largely stay out of sight – an important factor on a busy course.
That same benefit carries over to residential use. Early morning starts, late afternoon trims – none of it disrupts the household or the neighbours.
The future of turf care
If there’s one takeaway from the professional game, it’s that robotic mowing isn’t a gimmick – it’s a shift.
Superintendents aren’t replacing skilled staff with machines. They’re using technology to elevate standards, improve efficiency and focus human expertise where it matters most.
And as labour challenges continue across the turf industry, robotics is only set to play a bigger role.
Bringing Top 100 standards home
For the everyday golfer, the appeal is obvious.
Imagine stepping into your backyard and seeing a surface that mirrors the consistency of your favourite course. Clean lines. Even coverage. A lawn that feels – and looks – professionally maintained.
That’s the opportunity Kress is creating.
It’s not about turning your backyard into a golf course. It’s about borrowing the same principles that define the best ones – and applying them where you live.
Because great turf isn’t just for the Top 100 Courses anymore.
“Since introducing the Kress robotic mowers at Terrey Hills, we’ve been able to reallocate valuable staff time into the finer details that really elevate course presentation. It’s not just about efficiency, it’s about giving our team the opportunity to focus on all areas that matter to the overall playing experience.” – Assistant Superintendent, Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club
