Sustainability

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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Golf’s Need to “Speak Up” on Sustainability

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.
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Wildflower pilot blooming at Colorado course

A project to introduce wildflower meadows to a Colorado golf course is showing promising results after just one year.CommonGround…

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Xili Golf converts wasteland into organic farm

Xili Golf and Country Club, China, has transformed an area of wasteland into a multi-acre organic farm and biodiversity education…

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Madeira: Golf courses key to green tourism ambitions

Golf courses on Madeira are backing a Portuguese government campaign to establish the island archipelago as a world-leading…

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Clubs unite to tackle eco challenges

'Golf played in harmony with wildlife, without harm to the earth'. That's the motto of a growing network of golf clubs in the UK…

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Huntercombe wins Syngenta Operation Pollinator Award

Huntercombe Golf Club has won the prestigious Syngenta Operation Pollinator Award at the 29th Golf Environment Awards.Golf…

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Elite golf stewards set for Phoenix honor

The prestigious 2023 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA) winners are set to receive their awards in Phoenix, Arizona at…

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.

John Clarkin, Founder of Turfgrass (left) & Gary Firkins, Host (right)

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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.