52 entries: plastic

St Andrews Links Bluewater Mineralizer

How does St Andrews Links get rid of single-use plastic bottles?

By: 2023. 10. 24.

It is imperative that St Andrews Links switch from single-use plastic bottles to more sustainable alternatives. This move towards environmental consciousness is commendable and essential in the current global climate. Fortunately, many golf clubs have switched to reusable…

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Don’t look for single-use plastic bottles at the 2021 AIG Women’s Open!

By: 2021. 08. 18.

I am so happy that the organizers of the 2021 AIG Women's Open (16-22 August 2021) at Carnoustie Golf Links will not offer single-use plastic bottles instead will offer water refilling stations and reusable stainless steel bottles. It…

Al Hamra Golf Club - Plastic Free

How Al Hamra Golf Club is joining the anti-plastic fight?

By: 2019. 11. 12.

In April I shared with you that Arabella Golf Mallorca is ceasing the sale of plastic water bottles and, instead, will provide players with reverse osmosis purified, mineralized water fountains (see picture above) that dispense both still and sparkling water. Now Al…

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Sustainability: How can golf clubs beat plastic pollution?

By: 2018. 06. 05.

I am sure that you have heard of how serious is the plastic pollution worldwide. If not, then let me give you some insights: 91% of plastic waste isn’t recycled. And since most plastics don’t biodegrade in any meaningful…

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Where are the sustainable materials in the PING AW24 men’s collection?

By: 2024. 02. 01.

In recent years, when I bought new golf apparel, I discovered the following sustainable materials in them: recycled plastics, organic cotton, recycled cotton, recycled merino, and rarely cupro (vegan alternative of silk). Do not underestimate the fact that…

Jumeirah Golf Estates DP World Tour Championship - Day One

What lessons can we derive from Jumeirah Golf Estates’ investments in sustainability?

By: 2023. 11. 17.

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…

Hero Dubai Desert Classic a GEO Certified Tournament

How did the Hero Dubai Desert Classic achieve GEO Certified Tournament status?

By: 2023. 08. 17.

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…

La Cala Resort sunset

What are La Cala Resort’s latest remarkable sustainability investments?

By: 2023. 04. 24.

Last year, several trends (e.g. travel recovery, working from anywhere, bleisure, wellness tourism, etc.) favored La Cala Resort. On the other hand, we also need to see that their previous correct investments have brought results. Such an achievement,…

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How does Rain Bird make its GSV Series Valves product line more useful?

By: 2023. 02. 28.

Rain Bird has added a new IC (Integrated Control) model to its Golf Solenoid Valve (GSV) Series product line. This new model provides the many benefits of GSV Series Valves to courses currently using the Rain Bird® IC…

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Which new Costa Navarino offer should I try in 2023?

By: 2023. 02. 16.

Costa Navarino has always tried to impress us. Just think of their 4 golf courses, five-star hotels, luxury private residences, etc. As a father of a three-year-old son, I am of course primarily interested in family programs and…

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5 B2B Golf Retailing Trends to Watch in 2023

By: 2023. 02. 13.

Discover the trends to stock in your golf shop to keep your customers fashionable on the fairway! Last month at the PGA Show, many brands and retailers had a first look at the golf trends that would rule…

Foxhills Club and Resort Sean Graham

How much more Foxhills is ready to spend on golf course modernization?

By: 2023. 01. 09.

Foxhills Club & Resort has begun work on a major golf course modernization project that has seen £1.5 million already invested – and has announced a new director of golf to help oversee the improvements. Sean Graham -…

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How will the Vietnamese Silk Path Golf attract golf tourists & boost golf tourism?

By: 2022. 12. 05.

I am very impressed and fascinated by Vietnam's efforts to grow golf tourism in the country. Another example is Silk Path Golf's 18-hole course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. In principle, the new golf course will be ready…

PING i230 irons All Exploded

What is the function of the elastomer in the new PING i230 irons?

By: 2022. 10. 26.

Until now, I only knew about elastomers, they are used for rubber tires and tubes for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, recreational vehicles, etc. I wondered what it can be used for in irons like the new PING i230 irons.…

Pula Golf Resort garden golf course

Would you give an Eco-Friendly Award to Pula Golf Resort?

By: 2022. 09. 21.

Probably one of the very few positive side effects of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is the understanding of the importance of renewable energies. Those golf clubs and resorts that - among them, Pula Golf Resort in Mallorca - invested…

ECCO BIOM G5 golf shoe bunker shot

12 technologies in the new ECCO BIOM G5 golf shoes for advanced performance

By: 2022. 09. 07.

I'm trying to describe what it feels like to play in ECCO golf shoes and what comes to mind. Maybe it's like playing on a Tom Doak-designed golf course. In short, minimalist, elegant, and very comfortable. That's why…

EIGCA AM2022 - Jason Straka ASGCA, Tim Lobb, EIGCA

Where is the EIGCA action plan & recommendations to tackle climate change?

By: 2022. 07. 14.

In recent years, the efforts of Sentosa Golf Club have impressed me the most as they try to make their operations environmentally friendly and sustainable. The 2022 EIGCA Annual Meeting was held from Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th…

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What Wilson Golf is doing for a more sophisticated product & service personalization?

By: 2022. 07. 03.

Personalization of products and services is one of the biggest marketing challenges for marketers as it became a must-have. For this reason, in this reason, you can hear firsthand from Drew Parsons (Territory Sales Manager Scotland & Cumbria,…

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How did the Burhill Group reaccredit its golf clubs as GEO Certified?

By: 2022. 04. 06.

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…

Green Swing tee Spring Hero

Can the Green Swing convince golfers to use bamboo-made tees?

By: 2022. 03. 17.

In the last two years, we have come across more and more companies are trying to make tees made from bamboo (e.g., OCEANTEE). None of them are specifying the species of their bamboo. The strongest bamboo is Guadua…