Husqvarna showcased autonomous mowing at Barton Hills Country Club during the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Open in Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 20-23.
During the tournament, a fleet of Husqvarna robotic mowers maintained select areas of the course, marking the tournament among the first official USGA events to incorporate robotic mowing into course maintenance.
“The U.S. Senior Women’s Open provides the perfect stage to showcase the growing role of robotic mowing in course maintenance,” said David Plaster, vice president of golf and sports at Husqvarna North America. “Barton Hills Country Club has embraced the technology as an integral part of its maintenance program, making it an ideal venue to demonstrate what’s possible for golf facilities across the industry.”
As one of the first golf courses in North America to integrate robotic mowing into the maintenance of its fairways and roughs, the club continues to expand its fleet of 30 mowers with newer models.
“Since adopting Husqvarna robotics in 2022, we’ve seen firsthand the impact autonomous mowing can have on our operation, from healthier turf and more consistent playing conditions to allowing our team to focus on higher value work across the course,” said Andrew Christesen, golf course superintendent at Barton Hills Country Club. “We’re proud to highlight that approach during the U.S. Senior Women’s Open and demonstrate how robotics can help support championship level course conditions.”