Royal Portrush Golf Club and Valley Brook Country Club among marquee courses implementing Kress Commercial robotic technology
Kress, a world-wide standard bearer in battery-powered outdoor equipment as well as robotics, has shared its 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.
“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.
Real Madrid partners with Kress and Worx on goal for sustainability
Partnership reflects joint commitment to excellence
Another of the exciting announcements released by Positec, relating to its commercial brand, Kress is a new strategic partnership with Real Madrid. This collaboration, built on shared values of innovation, performance and environmental responsibility, marks another major step forward in Real Madrid’s commitment to advancing its sustainability goals.
At the heart of this partnership, a common belief: excellence demands performance, and progress must be sustainable.
Kress satellite-guided robotic mowers, already trusted by championship golf courses and historic venues, some of which are detailed above, have been adopted to support the efficient and sustainable maintenance of the landscaped areas at Ciudad Real Madrid, Real Madrid’s nearly half-square-mile training complex.
Kress’ professional-grade battery-powered handheld equipment will be used to support sustainable landscaping with zero operational emissions and near-silent operation, supporting a comprehensive approach to sustainable outdoor care.
“This is more than a sponsorship,” said Don Gao, CEO of Positec. “It’s a declaration of intent—to lead with excellence, to innovate responsibly and to raise the global standard of sustainable lawn care.”
This collaboration also reflects a shared sustainability mindset that extends beyond the pitch to millions of fans and homeowners around the world.
The alignment with Kress follows Real Madrid’s broader institutional commitment to sustainability—from eco-efficient stadium renovations and electric mobility partnerships to environmental education initiatives.
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.