Automated robotic technology at the heart of the Belfry preparations for 2026 Husqvarna British Masters

Seven Husqvarna CEORA robotic mowers are helping prepare the Brabazon ahead of the championship, before an expanded fleet of 15 CEORA units provide overnight support during tournament week

In the build-up to the championship, seven Husqvarna CEORA robotic mowers are maintaining the fairways of the four-time Ryder Cup venue

Horticulture

26 August 2026

Husqvarna technology is playing a crucial role in preparing the Belfry’s iconic Brabazon Course for the 2026 Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, as the venue builds towards the arrival of the DP World Tour’s leading players between 26–30 August.

“The Husqvarna British Masters gives us an outstanding platform, but the most important story is what our technology is delivering on the ground. Our products are not simply being displayed at the Belfry, they are working every day alongside an exceptional greenkeeping team to help prepare one of the world’s most famous tournament courses,” Andrew Lees, global segment manager for Professional Robotics at Husqvarna, said.

In the build-up to the championship, seven Husqvarna CEORA robotic mowers are maintaining the fairways of the four-time Ryder Cup venue, working consistently across the course to help produce the exacting standards required for elite tournament golf.

During the tournament week, Husqvarna will expand its operation considerably. A fleet of 15 CEORA robotic mowers will cut the championship fairways overnight, supported by a dedicated Husqvarna team working from 8pm until 6am.

The team will transport the mowers to their designated fairways, oversee the overnight operation and collect the machines at the end of each shift.

Husqvarna CEORA, Automower 580L and RELOX technology will also be deployed on the driving range, while a Husqvarna 535 AWD EPOS is maintaining the short game area to ensure the rough is always at optimal height for practice.

Every machine used during the championship will be cleaned and calibrated daily, with blades changed each day to maintain consistent cutting performance throughout the event.

The Belfry’s greenkeeping team is also using a comprehensive fleet of Husqvarna battery-powered handheld equipment, including leaf blowers, grass trimmers and hedge trimmers throughout its preparations.

The brand-new Husqvarna 570iBT battery backpack blower will play an important role with 10 units being used to clear tees, bunkers and general course detailing.

The installation brings together autonomous mowing and professional battery technology as part of a modern, integrated approach to golf course maintenance.

While robotic mowers deliver frequent and consistent cutting across large areas of turf, the handheld equipment supports the detailed work undertaken by the greenkeeping team around course furniture, including trees, bunkers and other areas that require a more precise finish.

The deployment also reduces reliance on conventional fossil fuel-powered equipment and provides the team access to quieter machinery with no direct exhaust emissions during use. This can help work to continue around golfers and other course operations with less disruption.

Husqvarna became title partner of the British Masters through a multi-year agreement announced earlier this year.

Hosted by six-time Major champion and Husqvarna brand ambassador Sir Nick Faldo, the 2026 Husqvarna British Masters will begin with the celebrity pro-am on the 26th August, followed by four days of championship play from the 27th to the 30th August.