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Wayrobo WayPick 2 Robotic Golf Ball Picker Ensures Reliable Ball Collection at Different Strokes Golf Center - Kentucky

By Wayrobo Editorial

Oct 23, 2025

2 min read

Customer Story
Wayrobo WayPick 2 robotic golf ball picker deployed at Different Strokes Golf Center in Kentucky, the US

KENTUCKY, USA – Wayrobo has successfully deployed its WayPick 2 robotic golf ball picker at Different Strokes Golf Center, a leading driving range in Kentucky. The deployment highlights how WayPick 2 can transform daily operations at golf facilities, ensuring consistent ball collection even in challenging weather conditions.


During operations, the WayPick 2 demonstrated exceptional reliability, allowing staff to maintain smooth driving range operations regardless of rain. By automating the repetitive task of ball collection, the robot enables the facility team to focus on high-value activities such as player experience, turf care, and range management.


Wayrobo WayPick 2 robotic golf ball picker working at night time in Kentucky, the US

Wayrobo WayPick 2 robotic golf ball picker working at night time in Kentucky, the US

The WayPick 2 leverages autonomous navigation, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and high-precision positioning to operate efficiently in dynamic outdoor environments. Early results indicate improved ball recovery rates and reduced downtime, demonstrating clear operational and cost benefits for the range.


“The picker's been great,” said the range owner. “Especially with the weather we've had here the past couple days,you've been here with rains and things. It's able to get balls that we wouldn‘t have been able to do with other machines that we would have had before”


Following this success, Wayrobo continues to expand its footprint in the United States, offering autonomous golf robots to golf courses and driving ranges seeking reliable, efficient, and weather-resistant solutions.


Discover how Wayrobo’s autonomous golf robots can optimize your driving range operations and improve efficiency. Schedule a free demo today to see WayPick 2 in action.




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Field challenge

Different Strokes Golf Center needed dependable ball collection across changing weather and daily range demand.

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Why it matters

Weather-resistant autonomous collection can improve reliability without adding repetitive manual work.

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Automation result

WP1000 kept collection moving while helping staff focus on player experience, turf care, and range management.

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