Sustainability

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18 August 2016

Sustainability standard established for golf industry’s development

Golf course architects across the world join sustainability experts to ensure best practices.

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12 May 2016

Golf industry highlighted at Global Sustainability Standards Conference

2016 edition of ISEAL event looks at how the industry has helped drive innovation and evolution.

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20 November 2015

Gordon Lewis completes renovation work at The Forest’s Bobcat course

Fort Myers course reopens following project led by its original designer.

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17 November 2015

Japanese beer giant invests £2m in Buckinghamshire rebuild

Bunker area to be halved as part of TPL-led renovation project.

Tara Iti (photo: Joann Dost)

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04 November 2015

Newly-opened Tara Iti course in NZ already helping bird conservation

Forest clearance hindering predators of endangered fairy terns

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29 October 2015

Nicklaus Design hired to create new golf course in US state of Kentucky

Nicklaus Design has been hired to create Legacy Point, a new golf course in the US state of Kentucky.

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06 October 2015

Durabunker enhances sustainability of bunkering at Tiburón Golf Club

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08 September 2015

Golf course maintenance programme introduced at the Verdura Resort

36 holes designed by Kyle Phillips converted to bermudagrass at destination in Sicily.

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06 May 2015

Creating a sustainable resort course in a tropical paradise

How Laguna Phuket in Thailand has become a template for courses in the region.

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22 January 2015

Renewed sustainability certification from GEO for St Andrews Links

Trust rewarded for waste reduction, rainwater harvesting, composting and other projects.

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11 November 2014

Florida course renovation aims to improve playability and sustainability

Straka-led project at Oaks Club will provide shorter tees and ground game options.

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11 November 2014

US$2.2 million rebate from turf reduction at Los Angeles-area club

Architect O’Callaghan advises at Glendora; club aims to reduce water use by 25 per cent.

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31 October 2014

EGCOA set to unveil results of its VISION 2020 project at 2014 conference

Event to take place at Barcelona’s Real Club de Golf El Prat from 4-6 November.

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17 April 2014

Estonian Golf Club achieves certified status from GEO

Prestigious international sustainability award for Baltic golf course.

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13 March 2014

GEO certification acknowledges Turnberry’s sustainability efforts

Open Championship host resort achieves prestigious ecolabel across 800 acre property.

Opinion

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24 October 2013

The vital importance of understanding player attitudes

New research into golfer’s attitudes will help the game evolve, says Rod Burke.

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23 October 2013

The important role synthetics will play in the future of golf

Jon Scott and Kevin Holinaty discuss how synthetic turf can shape golf’s future.

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10 September 2013

Asian golf’s three ages

Atlas Turf president John Holmes says it is a mistake to regard Asia as one market for golf.

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