The company’s “Commitment to Zero” initiative includes funding of a wind-energy project in Minnesota and buying 310,000 megawatt hours of wind energy, to offset 100 percent of the emissions from the estimated electricity use of its 17 North American resorts in its 2019 fiscal year. The initiative also aims to eliminate single-use plastic cutlery and…
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club and Resort Installs Solar Panels for Irrigation System
The Spearfish, S.D. property installed 234 solar panels to help assist with the energy used by the club’s irrigation system for the back nine holes. The system will generate a yearly average of 120 MWh (megawatt hours), around 43 percent of the property’s annual usage for the irrigation system, and should cut the club’s electrical…
Beacon Hill CC Recognized for Preservation Efforts
The Atlantic Highlands, N.J. property’s efforts in environmental planning received recognition from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. The club has always focused on maintaining a golf course and property “that is environmentally friendly and harmonious with nature, but with this program we saw an opportunity to increase our standards even further,” said General Manager Alexander…
PBS Program Puts Spotlight on San Diego Superintendents
In an episode called “Growing a Greener Golf Course,” the regular horticulture and gardening show “A Growing Passion” of KPBS, the San Diego PBS affiliate, highlighted how the golf industry is focusing on the environment through the work of superintendents at five properties, including The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, Shady Canyon GC, Palos Verdes…
Trump Golf Links Cited for Design Excellence and Sustainable Practices
Sanford Golf Design has been honored by the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for “[blending] environmental and artistic principles” while creating the unique public course that is set to open next year on a former blighted landfill in the Bronx, New York.
Environmental Stewardship at Hopewell Valley GC
Environmental stewardship has brought recognition and enhanced playing conditions to a New Jersey club that borders a watershed reserve.
Brooks National Golf Club: A Nature Sanctuary
With a devout environmentalist in charge of its grounds, Brooks National Golf Club has garnered well-deserved recognition as a leader in the green movement.
Changing Times
Products are constantly changing as are the rules and regulations regarding chemical and fertilizer usage.
Wise Approach
THE GOAL:Live up to all responsibilities that go with environmental stewardship, including full knowledge of what’s required to help preserve wildlife within the boundaries of The Club at Longview, and being prepared to provide assistance whenever any wildlife suffers distress on the property.THE PLAN: Develop close working relationships with wildlife experts and know in advance…
Troon Golf Launches Environmental Management Initiative
Troon Golf has launched the Troon Golf Environmental Management Initiative (EMI) to set rigorous performance goals designed to create sustainable solutions for Troon Golf-managed courses. EMI has been formed by combining three distinguished environmental programs: the Troon Golf Environmental Management System, the Troon Agronomy Standards, and the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. The…