Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa has invested approximately £750,000 in golf course equipment over the past year as part of an ongoing programme to raise maintenance standards and improve playing conditions.

The investment covers robotic mowers, automated ball collectors and a new fleet of Toro maintenance machinery, including specialist vehicles for greens and tees. The latest machines have now arrived and are already supporting the greenkeeping team across the resort’s 18-hole Championship Old Course and nine-hole Woodhey Dunes course.

The new equipment gives the team greater flexibility for regular mowing and maintenance, helping them deliver more consistent course presentation throughout the year.

David Goscombe, Golf Director at Formby Hall, said: “We have invested around £750,000 in course equipment over the last year — from robotic mowers and ball collectors through to this latest fleet of Toro machinery. We want to give our greenkeeping team the tools they need to manage the courses properly and keep raising the quality of the playing experience.

“The robotic mowers have been particularly valuable. They have improved the consistency and quality of the fairways while freeing up the team to focus on other areas of the course.”

This latest purchase forms part of Formby Hall’s continued investment in its golf facilities for members, visitors and societies. Located on England’s Golf Coast between Liverpool and Southport, the resort also features a PGA Golf Academy and Toptracer driving range.

The new machinery is now fully integrated into the greenkeeping team’s daily maintenance programme.