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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The Green Report visits future Ryder Cup venue Camiral

Syngenta Golf’s new sustainability docuseries, The Green Report, visits Camiral, venue of The 2031 Ryder Cup and the 2025 International Environmental Golf Club of the Year, in the latest episode of the YouTube series.
Camiral, Spain

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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…

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Australian Golf rallies behind ‘inclusive’ Oakleigh

Australia’s golf industry has rallied behind a nine-hole public course in Melbourne threatened by closure.Oakleigh Golf Course in…

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Kiawah Island’s 50 years balancing tourism and conservation

For almost five decades golf tourism and environmental conservation have co-existed at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, venue of…

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GCSAA recognise leaders in environmental stewardship

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced the winners of its Environmental Leaders in Golf…

The Green Report

Syngenta's new sustainability documentary
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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 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.