Golf needs to “speak up” on sustainability and communicate positive case studies and stories. That’s the conclusion of a new social listening study commissioned by Syngenta that reveals the full extent of golf’s negative reputation across social media.
Sustainability in Golf
Golf courses provide significant value to communities, economies and the environment - particularly in urban areas where green space is increasingly limited. Here, we highlight the sustainability practices from across the global golf industry that are not only having a positive impact but changing perceptions too.
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How to succeed in sustainability
Golf courses worldwide can play an essential role in helping communities address the defining environmental challenges of our…
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Transforming golf course sustainability
"We need to get word on the street about the true sustainability of golf courses", says John Clarkin, who explains the…
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How to Sustain Record On-Course Demand
Across the world, golf clubs and courses continue to experience record demand.In the United States, the world’s largest market…
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The misconceptions of sustainability in the golf industry
Can golf truly embrace sustainable practices?In this episode, we welcome Bri Kenny, Manager of Environmental Science at Troon…
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The challenges faced by greenkeepers
Golf’s surging growth in recent years has been a welcome boost to golf course businesses around the world. But for the people…
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Golf, Sustainability & The 2024 Olympics
As the much anticipated Olympic men's and women's golf tournament get underway, we caught up with Golf…
Transforming golf course sustainability
“We need to get word on the street about the true sustainability of golf courses”, says John Clarkin, who explains the importance of educating the public to help eliminate misconceptions about golf’s environmental impact.
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Golf clubs embrace solar for energy efficiency
From volunteer-run community clubs to luxury resorts, golf operators worldwide are investing in solar energy to power operations.
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Trees meet geotagging tech
It’s widely known that trees play a vital role on most golf courses around the world.
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Collaboration is key to responsible water conservation
Working together with public and private partners is necessary if golf is to reduce its water usage and support local communities, at a time when extreme weather and rising temperatures are causing ‘mega’ droughts and global shortages.