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100 acres of managed turf replaced with indigenous vegetation
Mirimichi, United States
2021
Solar panels pay off over time
St Andrews Links, Scotland
Energy efficiency modernisation and bike locks to encourage cycling
Hilversumsche Golf Club, Netherlands
Switching to electric equipment saves $30,000 each year
The Bear Trace At Harrison Bay, United States
Natural ventilation and lighting in sustainable clubhouse
Haesley Nine Bridges, Korea, Republic of
Sustainable sheds, from demolition to everyday use
Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Scotland
6,000 litres of fuel saved per year
Bogogno Golf Resort, Italy
Wild rough cut mowing time by 46%
Keilir Golf Club, Iceland
Choosing warm weather turf cuts inputs and work hours
Golf della Montecchia, Italy
A shining example of sustainable energy
Golf Club Udine, Italy
Air to water pump heating saves 30 tons of CO2 annually
Hørsholm Golf, Denmark
Three donkeys help with traditional grassland management
Vidauban Foundation, France
Maintenance facility sustainability upgrades
TPC Scottsdale, United States
Annual focus on conversion to original desertscape
Solar heating system and efficient boiler cuts natural gas use by 43%
Golf Le Fronde, Italy
Saving 35% of water by focusing only on maintained areas
Royal Birkdale Golf Club, England
Modern facilities and strong values keep emissions to a minimum
Castelfalfi Golf Club, Italy
Reduced fleet servicing saves 130 liters of hydraulic oil annually
Elmwood Golf Course, Scotland
Using electric carts and energy efficient lighting
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, England
OnCourse for cost and water savings
Geothermal energy in the clubhouse
Energy audit delivers savings
Atlantic Beach Links, South Africa
Course Mowing Optimisation
Finspångs Golfklubb, Sweden
Compress Waste, Save Money!
Ljunghusen Golf Club, Sweden
Mowing Pattern Saves Money
Resource Management Makes Savings
Vidago Palace Golf Course, Portugal
Reducing electricity consumption
Costa Rica Country Club, Costa Rica
Sustainable resources
Foshan Golf Club, China
Alternative rough management saves €3,500 annually
Hill Side Golf & Country Club, Finland
Investment in various schemes cut electricity use by 28.5%
Coventry Golf Club, England
Efficient lights cut electricity usage by 50%
The Island Golf Club, Ireland
Custom made zero-emission electric beverage cart
Old South Golf Links, United States
Energy-efficient LED technology cuts emissions by 60%
Emirates Golf Club, United Arab Emirates
A path towards sustainable energy
Golf Les Iles, Italy
Changing 80% of light to LED to boost efficiency
The Club At Nine Bridges, Korea, Republic of
Golf cart conversion saves money and cuts electricity by 40%