Golf clubs and facilities have the opportunity to act as ‘solutions providers’ for a number of sustainability matters. Not just for golfers though, our commitments involve ensuring that golf clubs and facilities become social hubs in their local area and become integral to their community.

In partnership with BIGGA, The R&A, GCMA and other key stakeholders in golf, we aim to drive sustainability to the forefront of golfing activities, through Engagement, Education, and Empowerment.

Feel free to contact us at: sustainability@englandgolf.org.

Here are 5 reasons for golf facilities to embrace sustainability:

1. Long-term protection: Taking action now in the face of changing weather patterns and changing legislation will save you time and money in the future, meaning that the club will be resilient and thrive.
2. Ecological benefits: Golf courses can and should be areas of high biodiversity. Through good environmental stewardship golf can play a vital part in enhancing ecosystems. 
3. Pride and reputation: Dynamic golf facility management can create a positive image around issues such as air pollution, water management and nature recovery.
4. Greenkeepers can prioritise: Efficiently managing the course means that greenkeepers can focus more on the areas that matter the most – tee beds, fairways, greens and bunkers.
5. Emissions management: Reducing use of resources, supporting local businesses and engaging with the local community are all opportunities to share success stories and may increase participation. 

Resources for facilities and golfers

• The England Golf Sustainability Toolkit is a group of resources that could benefit your club and help with your Sustainability Drive.
• Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) Certification – GEO is an internationally recognised golf specific sustainability organisation offering accreditation and data tracking. Find out more here.
• Zellar - is an all-in-one sustainability platform. An easy-to-understand online application helping you understand your current impact across multiple areas including energy and water before analysing data and building reduction plans. Find out more here.