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The most natural course in the world
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club, Scotland
2021
Sheep do the job of pesticides and irrigation
Solar panels pay off over time
St Andrews Links, Scotland
Tree Planting with the help of local children
Montrose Golf Links, Scotland
Supporting charity with thousands of pounds of donations
Fairhaven Golf Club, England
Sustainable sheds, from demolition to everyday use
Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Scotland
Borrow pit transformation aids wildlife
The value of simple wetland habitats
Birds and wildflowers seen and discussed on guided walks and talks
The West Lancashire Golf Club, England
Repurposing old sleepers as new steps
Trump Turnberry, Scotland
Naturalising bunkers, like the old days
Supporting local students with golf academy
Northamptonshire County Golf Club, England
Creating a heathland mosaic
Over 2000 local children introduced to golf
Closed-loop battery recycling
Working with the Wildlife Trust to document flora and fauna
Plan bee - introducing pollinators to the course
School kids study course ecology
Managing waste by reducing waste
The Colour of Wildflower
Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, England
New open sand area created
Saunton Golf Club, England
Dune slacks attract a great deal of wildlife
Natural drainage system gets the course open quicker after rain
Fife Golf Trust, Scotland
Small Blue butterfly successfully reintroduced
Dundonald Links, Scotland
25 volunteer green staff help during Amateur Championship
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, Scotland
Natural wetland creation becomes valuable habitat
Gullane Golf Club, Scotland
New insect hotel made with recycled materials
Thornbury Golf Centre, England
Woodland habitat improvement gives homes to birds and insects
Lundin Golf Club, Scotland
Supporting local volunteers doing a beach clean
The Renaissance Club, Scotland
Participating in the protection of coastal erosion
Quality controlled organic compost
Healthier microbial soil removes the need for fungicides
Elmwood Golf Course, Scotland
Beehives are among many small projects with a big effect
The Wisley, England
Saving 35% of water by focusing only on maintained areas
Royal Birkdale Golf Club, England
Saltmarsh regeneration project prevents coastal erosion
Paperless systems makes maintenance more efficient