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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The rise of robotics
At WINSTONgolf, Germany, Robotics & Technology Specialist Erwan Le Cocq often has 37 robotic…
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Case Study: Green Evolution
In Spain’s Balearic Islands, a popular European tourist destination, golf courses are obliged to use only recycled water.On the…
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‘Sustainability is the key’
“Sustainability is the key, the opportunity, to change the misconception that people have on golf,”…
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Augusta National champions community golf partnership
Augusta National Golf Club has announced plans to elevate access to public golf in its local community.Fred Ridley, Chairman of…
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USGA invests in water conservation with new recruit
Matteo Serena has one of the most pressing jobs in turf – advancing the approach to water conservation for golf course owners and…
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BallenIsles boosted by rare birds and honey bees
A South Florida country club is enjoying unexpected benefits after converting unused areas of its golf courses into a bird…
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.