73 entries: "GEO Certified"

Le Golf National green in permaculture2

What are Le Golf National’s recent innovative sustainability projects?

By: 2023. 05. 30.

As you know, Le Golf National is the French Golf Federation's facility and the host venue of several international golf tournaments (e.g., 2018 Ryder Cup, 2024 Olympic Games, French Open, etc.). That's why I was very curious about,…

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 -…

Ballyshear Golf Links 14 Short low angle

The Lido-inspired Ballyshear Golf Links is ready to impress you!

By: 2022. 12. 01.

I see that C.B. MacDonald designed The Lido (the long-lost Long Island course) not only impressed Mike Keiser's two sons, Michael and Chris, but also the developers of Ballyshear Golf Links (Ban Rakat Club, Thailand). The 18-hole Ballyshear…

Al Zorah Golf Club GEO Certified

How did Al Zorah Golf Club achieve GEO Certification?

By: 2022. 11. 15.

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…

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…

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…

2022 Porsche European Open with PGA Tour stars

What are the 5 reasons to visit the 2022 Porsche European Open in June?

By: 2022. 05. 05.

I know there is a difference between the size of the prizes at the BMW PGA Championship ($8 Million) and the Porsche European Open (1,75 Million Euros; June 2-5; Green Eagle Golf Courses’ Porsche Nord Course). For the…

Oldfield Club and Community golf course

What can Oldfield Club and Community achieve with the expertise of Troon Privé?

By: 2022. 04. 27.

This could be just another new business win announcement of Troon Privé (the private club operating division of Troon). However, what caught my attention was the fact that the Oldfield Club and Community is cooperating with Audubon International…

Farleigh Golf Club Operation Pollinator program 2021 Syngenta

Farleigh Golf Club won England Golf’s ‘Sustainability Project of The Year’ award

By: 2022. 04. 25.

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…

Legends Tour 2022

Where will the 3 Legends Tour events be in 2022?

By: 2022. 04. 20.

Who doesn't want to meet his favorite golfer live, even if he is over his career peak? This is why worth attending the Legends Tour in 2022. I would definitely be there also to learn something new swing…

North Berwick Golf Club GM Elaine McBride

How does North Berwick Golf Club live up to its guests’ & members’ expectations?

By: 2022. 01. 10.

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…

Aphrodite Hills Golf Club PGA National Cyprus

See why you shouldn’t give up on having a golf holiday in Cyprus!

By: 2021. 12. 06.

After returning from the FAM trip to Cyprus, I came to the conclusion that I prefer golf destinations where I can do much more than enjoy the services of the selected golf resort. I will tell you more…

Thornbury Golf Centre-golf course

The Thornbury Golf Centre embarked on a £600,000 irrigation investment project

By: 2021. 11. 08.

Thornbury Golf Centre - near Bristol - will start soon a £600,000 irrigation investment project (funded by club owner and operator, Burhill Group Limited (BGL)) with the aim of amplifying the look and playability of both golf courses,…

Al Hamra Golf Club 3rd Hole

The European Tour has chosen Al Hamra Golf Club to host one of its tournaments

By: 2021. 10. 25.

Last time I was able to tell you that the Al Hamra Golf Club (managed by Troon International) became the first golf club in the entire Middle East region to go fully plastic-free. The Al Hamra Golf Club’s next big…

Redbourn Golf Club by BGL

Redbourn Golf Club invests £1 million in sustainability

By: 2021. 07. 28.

Redbourn Golf Club (part of BGL Golf) became GEO Certified in 2013. In the very same year, Hoebridge Golf Centre (part of BGL Golf) earned the same title. To achieve the certification Redbourn Golf Club had to fulfill…

John Deere fleet at Gleneagles

Why does Gleneagles after 5 years still insist on John Deere?

By: 2021. 07. 27.

This collaboration between Gleneagles and John Deere began when an exclusive contract was signed in 2017. John Deere's local dealer Double A Trading is involved in this cooperation. As part of the agreement, John Deere exclusively provides golf…

wildlife conservation Lapwing at Avro Golf Club

How BIGGA is supporting wildlife conservation on golf courses?

By: 2020. 11. 11.

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…

Kentwools Limited Edition Fall Winter Collection 2020

Kentwool limited-edition Fall-Winter Collection with 3 benefits

By: 2020. 10. 20.

For those who are already familiar with Kentwool golf socks, it is not a big surprise that they are made of the highest quality superfine Merino wool. From now on the basic/standard expectations for golf socks should be:…

6 bed lodge - Dundonald Links

Is £25m enough to revamp Dundonald Links into a luxury golf resort?

By: 2020. 10. 19.

If we think about it more, we can easily realize how challenging it is to meet the needs of luxury golf tourists / travelers. Before I would detail the ambitious £25m investment of Dundonald Links to revamp their…

Troon Abu Dhabi Gazelle at Saadiyat

5 best practices to consider for golf club leaders

By: Francisco de Lancastre David - Cluster GM, Troon Abu Dhabi 2020. 10. 12.

A year ago, I asked Francisco de Lancastre David as the new cluster general manager of Troon Abu Dhabi (=Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club) about his future plans in the new position.…