Leading courses throughout North America, United Kingdom and Europe choose Kress for course maintenance
Kress, the North American standard bearer in battery-powered outdoor equipment as well as robotics, today announced the latest wave of premiere golf courses that have adopted its technology, including autonomous robotic lawn mowers and commercial outdoor power equipment. Among the latest adopters include well known international clubs like Royal Portrush Golf Club and Manor House Golf Club, as well as top-ranked North American clubs including The Santaluz Club, Valley Brook Country Club, Pasatiempo Golf Course and Longboat Key Club, to name a few.
Kress is redefining golf course maintenance with cutting-edge robotic mowers. Developed with RTKn positioning and Mowing Action Plan Technology, Kress’ line of robotic mowers allows for boundary wire-free mowing while providing centimeter-level accuracy for multizone management on the course. Thanks to Kress’ proprietary network, courses can achieve full coverage of their entire property by tapping into the existing network or through the simple installation of a single antenna on the clubhouse or maintenance facilities. And unlike other brands in the market, Kress antennas are owned and managed by Kress, meaning there are no monthly subscription fees and Kress will cover the cost of installation.
Kress just participated in the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego, CA—the premier event for the golf management industry. This annual gathering brings together superintendents and exhibitors to explore innovative solutions that enhance golf course management. At the event, Kress showcased its state-of-the-art robotic mowers, demonstrating how automation can revolutionize course maintenance and improve efficiency. According to a 2025 GCSAA study, nearly two-thirds of golf superintendents are planning to integrate robotics into their course operations. Additionally, a 2025 My Take study found that one in three recreational golfers prefer to golf at a course that uses robotic mowing. As the demand for automation continues to grow, Kress remains committed to leading the way and redefining golf course maintenance.
“Golf courses across the country, and the world, are converting to Kress technology to save money and time while improving the overall health of their turf,” says Tim Barrier, Kress golf business development manager. “It takes revolutionary technology to accomplish these benefits. With Kress’ proprietary RTK navigation system, our mowers operate from the clubhouse to the fairway with extreme precision.”
Recently, Kress hosted superintendents from courses nationwide at the Santaluz Club, a San Diego-area course that has fully adopted autonomous mowing, using Kress mowers for all of its course rough and common areas. The event showcased Kress RTKn technology and its benefits for course management – including healthier, more beautiful grass – and overall workflow.
“Kress’ robotic mowers have been a game changer for us,” says Jeff Miller, Santaluz Club director of agronomy. “We spent the better part of 12-months testing all of the products on the market and in the end, it was clear that Kress had the superior technology. Now, our turf is healthier, our work is quieter, and we can redeploy over 2,000 man-hours per year from the mower to other course improvement initiatives. I’m so confident in the performance that I sold our two primary rough mowers. Transitioning to Kress was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I’ve made for our course, team and members, who have never been happier.”
Every golf course that adopts Kress robotics grows Kress’ already extensive RTK network by a 30-mile radius, making it easier for other courses and homeowners to transition. For more details about Kress’ robotic mower technology or to schedule a consultation, visit www.kress.com/en-us/golf-course/. To learn more about Kress’ full line of products, including award-winning commercial battery OPE, visit kress.com.
About Kress
In 1966, Kress launched a quiet revolution. While others were focused on loud, harmful combustion engines, Kress perfected clean, quiet, tough-as-nails electric tools with zero emissions. Positec Group has acquired the Kress brand in North America and positioned Kress to become a powerhouse in producing high-quality consumer-grade and professional-grade cordless equipment. Many benefits of Kress’ batteries have never before been available in OPE in North America. Kress products are available at select dealer locations in the United States and Canada. Join the quiet revolution. Visit kress.com.