Tom Watts

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Husqvarna adds autonomous dew removal for golf greens to its Automower 580L EPOS

News · November 5, 2026

Husqvarna has announced a dew removal attachment for its Automower 580L EPOS robotic mower that clears dew from golf greens before the morning crew arrives, available from early 2027.

Reesink UK buys Price Turfcare, the UK and Ireland distributor of Ventrac compact tractors

News · November 4, 2026

Reesink UK, the UK distributor of Toro turf equipment, has acquired Price Turfcare, which distributes Ventrac compact tractors in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland and Iceland.

Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus brings in a fleet of nine Husqvarna robotic mowers

News · October 30, 2026

Aphrodite Hills Resort has installed two Husqvarna CEORA and seven Automower units to cut fairways, semi-roughs and rough on its championship course.

Power Tee renews its automated teeing deal with American Lake Veterans Golf Course

News · October 30, 2026

American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Washington has renewed its agreement for 10 Power Tee automated teeing systems on its covered driving range.

Summit Golf Brands will design and stock the new golf shop at The King & Prince on St. Simons Island

News · October 29, 2026

Summit Golf Brands has an exclusive retail partnership with The King & Prince Golf and Beach Club covering the shop build, staff uniforms and club-only products.

Golf VX puts its Quantum simulator with a moving swing plate on sale to venues and homes

News · October 29, 2026

Golf VX is selling its Quantum golf simulator, which uses a 15-axis moving swing plate to recreate sloping lies, to golf clubs, indoor operators and homeowners.

Reesink and Toro will show electric and robotic turf equipment at BTME 2027

News · October 28, 2026

Reesink UK and Toro return to BTME in Harrogate in January 2027 with electric, robotic, irrigation and connected fleet equipment on stand 622.

Turfco names former superintendent Aaron Lawson its Eastern regional sales manager

News · October 28, 2026

Turfco has appointed former golf course superintendent Aaron Lawson as Eastern regional sales manager for its dealers and turf customers.

ASGCA elects Atlanta golf course architect Bill Bergin as its president

News · October 27, 2026

The American Society of Golf Course Architects has elected Bill Bergin of Bergin Golf Designs as president for the coming year, following its 80th Annual Meeting in Nashville.

Golf trade shows in 2026 and 2027, with tips for making the most of them

Guides · October 26, 2026

Confirmed dates for the PGA Show and Demo Day, the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Golf Business Conference, the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference, BTME and SALTEX, with tips for your visit.

How to buy golf course machinery, new, used or leased

Guides · October 26, 2026

Dealers and distributors, fleet replacement planning, new versus used versus leased, robotic mowers and safety, for US and Canadian golf courses.

Golf cart fleets, how to choose between buying, leasing and renting

Guides · October 26, 2026

Fleet sizing, buy versus lease versus rent, regional dealers in the US and Canada, lithium batteries and GPS, with questions to ask before you sign.

Driving range equipment checklist for new and upgraded ranges

Guides · October 26, 2026

Ball dispensers, pickers, washers, mats, netting, lighting and tracking: what to decide for each, who supplies it in North America and what to ask before you order.

Commercial golf simulator buying guide for courses and indoor venues

Guides · October 26, 2026

Launch monitors, software, enclosures, rooms and running costs for commercial simulator bays, with published US prices and questions to ask installers.

How to choose a golf course architect and builder

Guides · October 26, 2026

Architects, builders, renovation contractors and bunker systems: roles, project stages, budgeting and questions to ask, for US and Canadian courses.