Robot Mowers - Rules Clarification
Under the Rules of Golf robot mowers are treated the same as any other item of course maintenance equipment, whether manned or not.
In simple terms this means that:
a) If your ball hits a robot mower, you must play the ball from where it comes to rest.
b) In the unlikely event that your ball at rest is moved by a robot mower, you must replace the ball on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated).
c) If your area of intended stance or swing is interfered with by a robot mower when it is in a charging station or temporarily stopped, or by a charging station point or any other related fixed equipment, you may take free relief by dropping a ball at the nearest point of complete relief, plus one club length, not nearer the hole.
Nothing in this notice overrides anything contained in the Rules of Golf or our Local Rules.
Committee
13th June 2025.
Clarification Notice - Robot Mowers
a) If your ball hits a robot mower, you must play the ball from where it comes to rest.
b) In the unlikely event that your ball at rest is moved by a robot mower, you must replace the ball on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated).
c) If your area of intended stance or swing is interfered with by a robot mower when it is in a charging station or temporarily stopped, or by a charging station point or any other related fixed equipment, you may take free relief by dropping a ball at the nearest point of complete relief, plus one club length, not nearer the hole.
Nothing in this notice overrides anything contained in the Rules of Golf or our Local Rules.
Committee
13th June 2025.
Clarification Notice - Robot Mowers