Murrayshall, the extremely rated Nation Property a brief drive from Perth, has reaped the rewards of an funding in a fleet of Husqvarna robotic mowers to assist the greenkeeping workforce and additional elevate the general definition of its US parkland-style structure.
Launched as a part of a six-figure take care of Murrayshall house owners Stellar Asset Administration, the state-of-the-art robots are programmed to chop the tough, fairways and inexperienced surrounds three times-a-week to ship a extra constant size of reduce and generate a stronger and more healthy grass plant for year-round playability.
Moreover, using robots within the early morning and late night allows the greenkeeping workforce to begin their very important each day duties and concentrate on offering first-class presentation in key areas of the Championship and Lynedoch golf programs, plus the broader property grounds, that are set inside 365 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside.
“Golfers are all the time striving to play on the perfect surfaces all 12 months and our funding within the Husqvarna robotic lawnmowers has been a game-changer in making this a actuality,” stated Gary Silcock, Basic Supervisor at Murrayshall. “Our very gifted greenkeeping workforce can now hone their abilities on different important work across the property to ship the very best product for members and guests to get pleasure from,” he added.
Golf Course Supervisor Darrin Urquhart, who has labored at Murrayshall for the previous 17 years and manages a workforce of 5 greenkeepers and a mechanic, has seen first-hand the constructive distinction made to the course presentation for the reason that Husqvarna robotics had been added to his fleet of equipment.
“The laser-sharp reduce and total definition has made a noticeable distinction to how the course is offered, whereas the suggestions we’re receiving from golfers has been extremely constructive which is implausible to listen to,” stated Darrin. “The sport-changing GPS navigation ensures I can fastidiously map completely different areas to chop at sure occasions of the day all from my smartphone app which is an enormous assist from a productiveness standpoint,” he added.
That includes easy-to-change blades, the brand new equipment buy enhances Murrayshall’s sustainability credentials because the long-lasting robots are designed to chop top-tier surfaces for the take a look at of time. The common light-weight mowing methodology, decrease emissions and minimal restore prices helps to decrease the award-winning venue’s social and environmental affect.
The funding was supported by Golf Finance, a specialist asset finance answer firm devoted to serving to golf golf equipment navigate the challenges related to giant asset purchases like greenkeeping equipment.
“In working with Golf Finance on this buy, we’ve got been in a position to obtain a tournament-level arrange in a financially sustainable method, whereas additionally permitting us to ship a best-in-class expertise and the best enjoying surfaces in Scotland,” added Silcock.
Commenting on the funding, Neil Henderson, Director at Golf Finance stated: “It’s been a pleasure working with Murrayshall and Stellar Asset Administration to assist take their course upkeep to the following stage. Their adoption of robotic mowers ensures world‑class situations whereas supporting sustainability targets. With finance options that unfold main investments over manageable phrases, golf equipment can future‑proof their services with out straining budgets.”
For extra info on Murrayshall, go to www.murrayshall.co.uk or to investigate about membership choices e-mail golf@murrayshall.co.uk.
