NANTES, FRANCE – As the golf industry across Europe grapples with a tightening labor market, Wayrobo is proud to announce its latest successful integration at Golf de Nantes, one of the most prestigious and historic clubs in Southan France.

Founded in 1921, Golf de Nantes is known for its century-old trees and impeccably maintained greens. However, like many premier European facilities, the club faced a dual challenge: the soaring cost of seasonal labor and the increasing difficulty of finding staff for repetitive maintenance tasks.

Addressing the Labor Gap The deployment of the Wayrobo autonomous range picker has transformed the club’s daily operations by addressing three critical pain points:

• Labor Independence: By automating the high-frequency task of ball collection, Golf de Nantes has successfully mitigated the impact of local manpower shortages, ensuring the range remains operational without relying on manual shifts.

• Operational Cost Efficiency: With French labor costs at an all-time high, Wayrobo provides a predictable, fixed-cost alternative that delivers a clear Return on Investment (ROI) within the first season.

• Seamless Integration: Designed to work alongside the club’s existing team, the robot allows the grounds crew to pivot their focus from picking balls to high-value turf care and enhancing the player experience.

"The introduction of Wayrobo at Golf de Nantes proves that automation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for sustainable club management," said Kan, Sales Director at Wayrobo. "We are thrilled to see our technology helping such a storied club maintain its high standards while navigating the modern challenges of the workforce."

This milestone in Nantes reinforces Wayrobo’s commitment to the French market, offering a scalable solution for clubs that refuse to compromise on quality despite economic pressures.