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Autonomy in Turf

Coverage of autonomous and semi-autonomous equipment in turf, focused on labor impact, workflow changes, safety, and real-world operational fit rather than gadget hype.

Autonomy in Turf

Exploring Autonomous Turf Technology: Inside the SGL GreenGuard

Apr 15, 2026

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Exploring Autonomous Turf Technology: Inside the SGL GreenGuard

How UVC-based disease control reflects the expanding role of autonomy in modern turf operations

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

Autonomy in Turf

Where to Start with Autonomy: A Practical Roadmap for Turf Operations

Apr 15, 2026

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5 min read

Where to Start with Autonomy: A Practical Roadmap for Turf Operations

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

Autonomy in Turf

The Last Frontier of Autonomy: Why Golf Greens Remain Untouched

Apr 10, 2026

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5 min read

The Last Frontier of Autonomy: Why Golf Greens Remain Untouched

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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SiteOne Acquires Reinders, While Toro Distribution Appears Set to Stay Separate

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

SiteOne Acquires Reinders, While Toro Distribution Appears Set to Stay Separate

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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Scythe Robotics Acquired by ASI: What It Could Mean for Autonomous Turf Maintenance

Mar 11, 2026

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3 min read

Scythe Robotics Acquired by ASI: What It Could Mean for Autonomous Turf Maintenance

A major autonomy platform meets a purpose-built autonomous mower, signaling broader momentum for robotics in turf and landscape operations.

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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How Autonomous Turf Equipment Knows Where It Is

Mar 9, 2026

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4 min read

How Autonomous Turf Equipment Knows Where It Is

A simple explanation of the satellite positioning, correction signals, and digital mapping that allow autonomous turf equipment to navigate and work with centimeter-level precision.

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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The People Behind Autonomy: Tessa Hospod and the Next Chapter of Turf Research

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

The People Behind Autonomy: Tessa Hospod and the Next Chapter of Turf Research

A young turf researcher finds her path outdoors, and her work begins helping the industry understand what autonomous mowing may mean for the future of turf management.

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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Teaching the Industry in New Orleans: GCSAA 2027

Feb 26, 2026

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2 min read

Teaching the Industry in New Orleans: GCSAA 2027

Why stepping forward as a presenter strengthens the profession and sharpens us all

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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Issue #006: Start Building the Autonomous Course

Feb 25, 2026

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13 min read

Issue #006: Start Building the Autonomous Course

This week: A reasonable path toward what’s next in turf operations

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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Autonomy and Tech in Golf Isn't a Single Decision. It's a Chain Reaction.

Feb 13, 2026

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7 min read

Autonomy and Tech in Golf Isn't a Single Decision. It's a Chain Reaction.

Looking past the first, second, and third-order effects of automation and sensing technology in turf operations

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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TurfOps Weekly | Issue #004

Feb 11, 2026

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9 min read

TurfOps Weekly | Issue #004

This week: Systems over machines, autonomous reality, and people who make it work

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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Korechi Raek’r Autonomous Bunker Raking Robot Now Available

Feb 7, 2026

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3 min read

Korechi Raek’r Autonomous Bunker Raking Robot Now Available

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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TurfOps Weekly | Issue #002

Jan 28, 2026

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12 min read

TurfOps Weekly | Issue #002

This week: Pre-GCSAA Conference & Trade Show Edition

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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2026 SFMA Innovative Award Winner

Jan 26, 2026

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2 min read

2026 SFMA Innovative Award Winner

January 26, 2026

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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TurfOps Weekly

Jan 14, 2026

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5 min read

TurfOps Weekly

Issue #0.5 | January 14, 2026 | It's our practice swing before Issue #1.

Kurt TeWinkel
Kurt TeWinkel

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