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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Sustainable Golf Renovations

New guide for sustainable course renovations

A new guide created by GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf is set to help courses improve value and productivity as they embark…

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach: Serious about sustainability

The owners of America’s top-rated public course, Pebble Beach Golf Links, say investing in environmental programs protects local…

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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…

Monina

Monina driving Glenelg’s sustainability efforts

Glenelg Golf Club in South Australia is trying to do things differently. From installing a new…

Finca Cortesin

Solheim Cup venue uses 100% recycled water

Finca Cortesin, host venue of the 2023 Solheim Cup, re-designed its first hole, levelled tee boxes and remodelled bunkers, lakes…

Club de Golf Alcanada

Sustainability the key for Alcanada

Director of Golf Kristoff Both says sustainability has been at the forefront of developing Club de Golf Alcanada, as the Spanish…

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.