New Opportunities for Sustainable Golf Tourism

At the latest International Golf Travel Market in the Portuguese Algarve region, a strategic partnership was announced between the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) and the Global Organization for Golf Tourism (IAGTO). The goal of the partnership is to support and promote sustainability in golf tourism around the world.

PGA of America and PGA Village receive sustainable certification

Founded in 1916, the PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and is made up of more than 28,000 men and women golf professional members. As “the experts in the game and business of golf,” the PGA of America’s undertaking has been to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

Golfing destination Catalunya: Sustainability holds positive business case for top courses

In Barcelona, International CSR consultancy and initiator of the Sustainable Golf Project, Between-us, revealed the results of the research project on sustainability with five Catalan courses. The courses were benchmarked on people, planet, profit issues according to the benchmark methodology of the Sustainable Golf Project. The study revealed that although the Catalan courses consume less water than the sector average, they can save significant amounts. Based upon consumer pricing this can add up to €900.000,- per year on eco-efficiencies such as water- and energy use.

Sustainable golf in Portugal

Although sustainability on the Iberian Peninsula is still not widely embraced, the Senior Open de Portugal at the Belas Clube de Campo showcased many sustainable innovations. From the 29th of September until the 1st of October, the Belas Clube de Campo was the international platform for a sustainable golf event. A recycling program, water management, sustainability in the entire supply chain and strong local community involvement were strong proof points for the first sustainable golf event in Portugal and Spain.

Sustainable Development at KLM Open

From 6 to 9 September the most sustainable Golf event in the world (KLM Open) was played at the Hilversumsche Golf Club.

TPC Scottsdale Joins the Sustainable Landscapes Campaign

The Tournament Players Club (TPC) of Scottsdale recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member, and are active participants in the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program.

‘Best of British Day’ at Ricoh Women’s British Open

The Ricoh Women’s British Open will celebrate an amazing year of sporting triumph, the Olympics and national pride of the Diamond Jubilee with a special ‘Best of British Day’ on Saturday, 15th September of the 2012 Championship.

Putting Golf’s 2020 Vision into Focus

Are the money launderers and interest-rate fixers at HSBC trying to peddle half-truths about the future of golf?

Golf courses improve water quality

Sanibel Natural Resources director James Evans told City Council Tuesday that Sanibel's golf courses have made tremendous improvements in the past year toward complying with the city's Golf Course Nutrient and Lake Management program.

Rice given green jacket as Augusta National lets women join club

The hallowed fairways of Augusta National, the home of golf's annual Masters tournament, are being opened up to women for the first time, ending an increasingly controversial and anachronistic ban on female membership which had survived for 80 years.