Highlights
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Turning Waste into Savings
Broken Sound's new composting facility that turns all biodegradable waste into an organic mulch, which is then spread on the courses turfgrass, saved the club $12,000 on fertilisers in year one alone. The money invested will be recouped within 4-5 years.
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Cost-savings No Rough Task
With a more efficient rough management plan Hill Side Golf & Country Club achieved significant cost savings of €3,500 in 2012. 392 fewer hours were spent mowing rough so efforts could be focused on making further improvements across the facility.
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Environmental Enhancement Supported by National Funding
Auchterarder G.C converted a biodiversity-poor drainage problem with funding secured through Landfill Tax Credits and Scottish Natural Heritage. The pond has been a great success story, removing maintenance headaches and improving golfer satisfaction.
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Investing Now to Ensure a Prosperous Future
Golfpark Nuolen is growing golf in their community by providing free golf to any child under the age of 16. This includes free lessons and equipment. The €20,000 spent each year on this initiative will secure an estimated €23m over the next 20 years.
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Looking to Locals for Supplies Cuts Costs and Footprint
Highlands Country Club moved to purchasing all 'in house' products from local suppliers who opened the door to negotiate a better deal for the club; boosting the local economy and pride at the club, while benefiting the balance sheet and the environment.
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New Eco-Conscious Clubhouse Pays Off for Ljunghusen
Passive design was at the core of Ljunghusens clubhouse renovation. Although doubling in size they have cut electricity and fuel bills by €40,000 due to the installment of a large-scale ground source heat pump. Pay back on investment is only four years.
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Protecting Native Species Lowers Costs and Improves Course
Removing the invasive and troublesome Brazilian Pepper plant at Venice G&CC allowed for the re-establishment of the native flora and fauna, creating the feeling of a more open golf course – and saving annual maintenance fees of approximately $5,000!
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Sustainability Focus Invokes Pride in the Staff, Members and Beyond
A strong focus on sustainability has helped to connect club staff, members and the wider community for Broken Sound Club. Sustainability initiatives regularly feature in local papers and magazines and invoke a great sense of pride for all involved.
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Domburgsche Golf Club, Netherlands
Situated on the coast around the unique and beautiful dunes of Zeeland province, the course requires a thorough approach to pollution control. It's achieved with a combination of chemical and biological filtering, and regular monitoring of water quality.
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Centro Nacional de Golf, Spain
Irrigation water currently comes from legally allowed groundwater sources and rainwater collection. Madrid City Council completed a regenerated water pipeline which will soon enable CNG to fulfill its irrigation requirements from 100% sustainable sources.