Golf Business News – Newquay GC invests in John Deere satellite-guided sprayer

Newquay Golf Club in Cornwall has become the first club in the South West of England to invest in a John Deere satellite-guided sprayer to keep the course in the best possible condition.

Newquay Golf Club took delivery of the John Deere HD200 ProGator precision sprayer earlier this month after identifying the machine as a tool to help cut costs and improve its environmental profile.

The state-of-the-art unit is the first of its kind to be installed in the region and was supplied by local dealer Masons Kings.

According to head greenkeeper Dan Kendle, the purchase was all about sustainability.

“We like to stay on top of technological advancements because they can make us more efficient and do things more accurately,” he said. “Sustainability is my number one priority on golf courses, and the GPS functionality in the sprinkler allows us to be more targeted in our applications and reduce our impact on the environment. Over time, it allows us to use less chemicals and water, and saves us fuel and time, which are also big pluses.”

John Deere’s GPS sprayer is a leader in modern golf course maintenance, promising to improve the accuracy of fungicide, herbicide or nutrient application on tees, fairways and greens.

The HD200 ProGator is packed with advanced features including automatic steering, data logging and independent nozzle control that automatically shuts off when the boom reaches a set limit.

These innovations ensure efficient and environmentally friendly operations, enable precise treatment applications and minimise wastage by avoiding spraying non-target areas such as bunkers and hedgerows.

Masons Kings’ dedicated Integrating Technologies Team carried out the installation with Dan and the club’s greenkeeping staff, ensuring the sprinkler is fully operational and ready to deliver peak performance.

Kendle added: “We are extremely grateful for the support of the entire Masons Kings team, who have played a significant role in delivering this revolutionary equipment to Newquay Golf Club.”