In the last four years, I wrote almost 20 articles about the importance of wildlife conservation on golf courses. Little or much? It is never enough to talk and take action on this area of sustainability (e.g. Syngenta’s Operation…
The Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, managed by Troon Golf, has received recognition in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP). Administered by Audubon International, the program is designed to help landowners preserve and…
St Andrews Links Trust won the prestigious Best Sustainability Project at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in association with Luxe Scot in recognition of its outstanding work in driving sustainability and climate action. Sustainable golf featured prominently at…
The Kelly Ranch Golf Club is all set to become Texas' 908th golf course, opening its doors in 2025. The $100 million Kelly Ranch Golf Club - by Escalante Golf - is located on 240 acres of rugged rolling…
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…
It is becoming evident that wellness, sustainability, and technology will hold significant importance to consumers in 2023. These trends are already showing clear signs of growing popularity. Just think about the popularity of fitness and exercise products and…
Trees greatly enhance our well-being, and their benefits cannot be overstated. Let me share with you 10 ways in which trees greatly benefit us. Trees produce oxygen. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Trees help to regulate…
Much has been written and said - including me - about Sotogrande during its 60 years of existence. Here I summarize what they can be really proud of and what their competitors can learn from. We will see…
I first heard about Ombria Resort in the Algarve in 2018 at the conference of the Portuguese National Golf Industry Council, where I participated as a speaker. Since then, many things from Ombria Resort's plans have been realized…
The Cape Kidnappers Resort (New Zealand) was launched in 2004. The American developer Julian Robertson (Kauri Cliffs' owner too) asked Tom Doak to design a golf course for the resort. This is how the 18-hole, par-71, 7,147 yards (6,569 meters) long…
Sometimes I am a little bit envious of the work of greenkeepers. They are able to see so many unique moments on the golf course that we golfers cannot. I see that much better application materials have been…
Some may wonder whether it is possible to organize such a high-level competition in a golf resort - like Las Colinas Golf & Country Club - such as the DP World Tour Qualifying School, or whether it is…
Last year I gave professional training to a leading golf turf machinery company's sales team about the importance of sustainability. During this training, I told my audience: People enjoy playing a golf course that speaks of its place.…
I have to say, Chervo Autumn-Winter 2022-2023 Collection reflects nature really well. You will find in the new collection - among the others - the varied flora of the Amazon Rainforest to the resilient wildlife of the Himalayan…
The Royal Horticultural Society says the main problem affecting most pollinators is thought to be the loss of suitable habitat. Including forage, nesting, breeding sites, climate change, and pesticides. Those golf clubs who are already paying attention to the above-mentioned phenomenon…
The North Berwick Golf Club honored double-winning European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew by reopening a clubhouse lounge in her name last December. That’s why I thought I’d ask a few questions from Elaine McBride, the general manager…
I am very happy to share with you that another golf club, the Portmarnock Golf Club is investing in cleaner, energy-efficient technology, and equipment to become carbon natural. To tackle climate change, carbon neutrality is a proven strategy…
I am so excited that another golf club has committed to sustainability and environmental protection by joining the Operation Pollinator program. So kudos to Farleigh Golf Club. Back in January, I have already written about Farleigh Golf Club…
It is good to see businesses among them golf clubs like Saadiyat Beach Golf Club are prioritizing sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). A recent Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week study found 87% of executives said improving ESG…
The new Gil Hanse-designed New Course at Les Bordes Golf Club (France) is likely to open on July 1. Before I introduce you to the new golf course, let’s talk about what are the business risks in NOT…