Golf course management is changing fast — and data is leading the way. At AerialData, our Map My Golf Course service is giving greenkeepers across the UK and Europe the ability to see turf health in a completely new light — quite literally.
Recently, our work has been featured in international golf publications, including Planeta Golf, Clubhouse Algarve, and Golf Business News. Each story explores how drone data is helping golf clubs monitor turf condition, manage irrigation more efficiently, and improve sustainability — all while saving time and money.
Seeing the Unseen
Our multispectral drone surveys detect turf stress weeks before it becomes visible to the human eye. By analysing vegetation indices such as NDVI and NDRE, we help identify early signs of drought stress, compaction, disease, or nutrient deficiencies — allowing greenkeepers to act early and protect playability.
As Clubhouse Algarve highlighted, this technology “helps greenkeepers work smarter, not harder,” turning thousands of high-resolution images into actionable maps that reveal exactly where resources should be focused.
From Flight to Insight
Every Map My Golf Course survey is carried out by fully certified pilots using advanced drones and RTK positioning for accuracy. Within 48 hours, clubs receive interactive reports in Turf Health Explorer – our white-labelled AI-powered platform that allows users to view, compare, and share turf health data across greens, fairways, tees, and rough.
As featured in Golf Business News, courses using these insights are improving efficiency across irrigation, fertilisation, and maintenance — while aligning with their sustainability goals.
Driving Sustainable Course Management
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. By reducing unnecessary water use and chemical application, Map My Golf Course supports eco-friendly turf care while maintaining high-quality playing conditions. As Planeta Golf put it, drone technology is now helping clubs “see the invisible” — unlocking a new era of precision in course management.
See It for Yourself
To help more clubs experience the value of this technology, we’re offering a free 3-hole turf survey. This complimentary trial gives course managers a first-hand look at how drone insights can transform their turf management strategies.
To learn more or book your trial, visit aerialdata.co.uk/golf-trial
