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The Pik’r was developed at McMaster Innovation Park and is manufactured by Korechi Innovations in Oshawa.

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It was a triumphant return of sorts for Sougata Pahari as he watched his invention put on a show on the Hamilton Golf and Country Club driving range at last month’s RBC Canadian Open.

There was Pik’r, a diminutive but powerful robot, pushing around the golf ball picker as PGA Tour players warmed up for their rounds.

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Developed in Hamilton, the Pik’r robot is changing the way driving ranges operate on some of the biggest stages in golf, including the U.S. Open and the RBC Canadian Open.

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Garry McKay

is a freelance contributor for The Hamilton Spectator who specializes in golf. He is a former Spectator sports writer.

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