In the latest episode of The Green Report, Gary Firkins joins Course Superintendent John Jeffreys and Danesha Seth Carley, Professor of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University to discover how the four-time U.S. Open venue's "back to the future" approach could be a blueprint for others to follow.
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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Sentosa Golf Club hits carbon-neutral
Sentosa Golf Club has announced that it has become the world’s first carbon neutral golf club.Club leaders say it achieved net…
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First Green program announces UK roll-out
An environmental education program that turns golf courses into classrooms is to be rolled out in the United Kingdom.First Green…
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Open venue invests in solar energy
Rooftop solar panels will provide one third of all energy used at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, including powering six new electric…
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Leading clubs recognized for efforts to increase biodiversity
The finalists of the prestigious Syngenta Operation Pollinator Award have been announced.The award is to be presented at the…
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How to make golf courses climate resilient
Globally, 2022 will be remembered as another year of climate extremes. While some regions experienced record-breaking heat and…
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US golf courses cut water use by 29%
A recent survey shows that American golf courses are leading the way in tackling water waste.Data from the Golf Course…
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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.
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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.