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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Allestree Park: Public course fights rewilding

Campaigners for an historic public golf course are fighting plans to turn a 320-acre park into the UK’s largest urban rewilding…

Golf’s net zero pledge by global architects

Golf’s net zero pledge by global architects

Golf architects worldwide have joined forces in signing a climate action pledge to help push the sport towards a net zero future…

Global communities fight to save golf courses

Global communities fight to save golf courses

“The ward is effectively turning into concrete.” “Folks are kinda like, ‘I just want a park.’” Whether it’s Maidenhead…

Golf under threat

Golf under threat

Rapid urbanization and population growth, the clamor for public access to green spaces and regulated nature conservation are…

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‘Greener, healthier, cooler Earth’

Cindy Code, Executive Director of nationwide non-profit organisation Project EverGreen, has a mission…

Caffeine Kick: Coffee grounds for golf tees

Caffeine kick: Coffee grounds for golf tees

Wood or plastic? It's the choice golfers face as they decide their preferred way to tee up the ball.But watch big-hitting Dane…

The Green Report

Syngenta's new sustainability documentary
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The green report
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.