This Brookline Golf Course Will Now Have Robots Mowing The Lawn

BROOKLINE, MA — The Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course in Brookline is working to reduce its carbon footprint by introducing robotic lawn mowers.

The two new robotic mowers will eliminate carbon dioxide emissions during regular turf maintenance and allow the grounds crew to focus on other aspects of course maintenance, said the town.

"We are excited to be taking this more environmentally-friendly approach to turf maintenance,” said Justin Lawson, General Manager of the golf course. "This will make our turf management more efficient than ever and will have a positive impact by eliminating emissions from the mowing process and reducing the noise level for our neighbors."

The robotic mowers use rechargeable batteries and can mow 24/7 in all weather conditions with consistent performance and increased safety for course staff. The robots use satellite-based GPS localization to create virtual boundaries and can be controlled from a laptop, tablet, or phone.They also have a theft tracking function and will require far less maintenance over their lifespan compared to traditional mowers.

The two commercial-grade robotic mowers are made by Husqvarna. The golf course partnered with GreenSight, a local company specializing in robotics and agronomy - the science of soil management and crop production - to roll out the robotic mowers.

The Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course is the first golf course in the Boston area to utilize robotic mowers.