golf course maintenance innovation

How Partnerships Between Manufacturers and Superintendents Drive Better Design

April 21, 2026Posted by Smithco, Inc.

If you want to build better equipment, you don’t start in a boardroom. You start on the course. At Smithco, we’ve always believed the best ideas don’t come from theory, they come from the turf. From early mornings on the green and years of hands-on experience. From superintendents who don’t have time for temporary fixes,…

Autonomous and Connected Equipment: Shaping the Future of Turf Care

February 26, 2026Posted by Smithco, Inc.

Across golf courses and sports complexes, superintendents and turf managers are facing the same realities: tighter labor pools, higher expectations for playability, and pressure to document sustainable practices. That’s why the industry is rapidly adopting autonomous and connected turf equipment—technologies designed to deliver consistency, reduce inputs, and help grounds teams work smarter. And while robotic…