It is becoming increasingly common to hear about golf clubs achieving GEO Certified status, but we hear very little about golf tournaments achieving the same GEO Certified Tournament status. Why have only 18 international golf tournaments - Hero…
In today's world, it is common to see golf clubs and resorts receiving GEO Certified accreditation. However, let's take a closer look at what they have done to support a worthy cause. It's important to take into account…
I would say being GEO Certified should be a fundamental requirement for golf clubs. Golfers are worried about climate change. They are reducing their use of plastic, cutting food waste, and recycling, among other activities. It is really…
If I count correctly, Antognolla Golf is the twelfth Italian GEO Certified golf club! Antognolla Golf has: Met the required certification criteria for sustainable golf operations.Successfully completed the official third-party verification process.Successfully passed the final evaluation by GEO…
You might say that the achievement of Nine Bridges is nothing special. However, if I put in contact then you very likely to change your mind. Today there are 538 golf clubs in South Korea. Out of this…
I assume when you hear Costa Rica then you don't think about it as a possible golf holiday destination. Even KPMG left out Costa Rica from their 2015 Caribbean Golf Overview study. All this happens to a country…
PGA Catalunya Resort's team of greenkeepers led by course manager David Bataller (see picture below) was named as Champions of the Green for August 2015. This is not the first time that PGA Catalunya Resort attains such recognition. In 2013,…
Sustainable golf course operations are not a marketing gimmick anymore. It is a strategic imperative. At the same time, a matter of survival, and a customer obsession enabler as well as an integral part of business risk. Some…
I hope it is now clear to everyone that every golf club must spend on sustainability. What is more interesting now is what a golf club does at the local level for sustainability. That's why I'm interested in…
I just read the Climate Action Tracker report on Singapore. There was nothing bright in it on Singapore. It says Singapore’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) emissions target is very weak compared to currently implemented policies. We rate Singapore’s NDC 2030…
The St Enodoc Golf Club in north Cornwall, England has just embarked on a 5-year ecological management plan to return both its championship Church Course and Holywell Course back to a biodiverse landscape. Their intention was to find the…
Abbey Hill Golf Centre, a Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) venue in Milton Keynes has successfully achieved GEO Certified status for another 3 years. Tony Hanson, a GEO accredited Independent Verifier, commented in the report: The management at…
I hope the stunning, new photos of Prince's Golf Club's Himalayas golf course will not distract your attention from to focus on a more important achievement of the club. Namely, Prince's Golf Club has recently retained its GEO…
Last month, I had the chance to report about 5 Burhill Golf & Leisure venues who were recertified by the Golf Environment Organization (GEO). Recently, I made an interview with Howard Craft, the general manager of Wycombe Heights Golf…
It is important to give equal attention to men's and women's golf tournaments. We should support and promote women's golf tournaments so that they become as successful and popular as men's golf tournaments. That's why I wanted to…
In order to gain a deeper comprehension of Tim Lobb's latest endeavor for Golf Pirkkala, it is essential to elucidate the concept of "inclusive golf course design." An authentic inclusive golf program is one where individuals of all…
Guy Riggott's promotion to Chief Operating Officer of BGL's Golf Division is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Ever since Riggott joined BGL in September 2014 as Operations Director, he has been a driving force behind…
In 2024, the discourse surrounding sustainability is witnessing an upsurge in the recognition of the significance of biodiversity and nature-positivity. Consequently, golf clubs are expected to establish nature-related targets and publicly disclose the progress made in this area.…
In the year 2024, it is hoped that the organizers of golf tournaments will place a greater emphasis on sustainable practices and align sports marketing strategies with social responsibility. Achieving this objective would require a concerted effort on…
It is gratifying to observe that the golf industry has seen an increase in sustainability success stories as of late. Such instances of environmental stewardship are a testament to the industry's growing consciousness of its impact on the…