Ladies European Tour rookie Celina Sattelkau has been named a GEO Foundation Sustainable Golf Champion, joining a growing group of elite golfers committed to using their platform to promote environmental and social responsibility, both on and off the course.
The German star will play a key role in the Sustainable Golf Champion programme and LET’s Sustainability Initiative, building on her impressive track record of driving positive change through community engagement.
Off the golf course, Sattelkau has spearheaded research and projects tackling pressing global challenges such as food insecurity, transportation systems, green bonds, recycling practices, and the value of nature in businesses.
Through the Sustainable Golf Champion programme – developed and led by the international non-profit GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf in partnership with the LET – the 24-year-old is set to leverage her platform to help raise awareness, educate, and inspire fans and followers.
She joins Czechia’s Sara Kouskova, France’s Camille Chevalier, Mexico’s Maria Fassi, Australia’s Katherine Kirk, and Norway’s Suzann Pettersen, who have all been part of the program to promote positive change.
Sattelkau recently graduated with honours from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management, earning a Master of Science in Finance. This advanced degree has equipped her with the technical skills necessary to address climate change at a strategic level.
Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt with double majors in Communication of Science and Technology and Psychology, along with a minor in Environment and Sustainability Studies. Last year, Celina won the prestigious Dinah Shore Trophy Award recognising her academic excellence alongside being one of the best female collegiate golfers, as well as outstanding leadership skills and commitment to community service.
Speaking about the new role, Sattelkau said: “I’m really excited to join the group of Sustainable Champions, and to be able to foster sustainable development on the LET, and in sports in general. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together, the good impact we can have and the initiatives that are going to come in the following years. There’s no better way to cap off my rookie season than becoming a Sustainable Champion and being an advocate for sustainability.
“The more people we have working together, the more we can achieve. I’m so grateful for the opportunity with the GEO Foundation, and that the LET is supporting sustainability in such a big way. Let’s see what we can achieve together.”
As part of her new role, Sattelkau has chosen to support the 225 MW Wind Power Project in Rajasthan, India, certified by the Gold Standard. The project delivers clean, renewable electricity to the Indian grid while creating local employment opportunities and supporting community development initiatives.
Sattelkau selected this project due its strong link with the Hero Women’s Indian Open, and its combination of renewable energy generation and social progress, aligning perfectly with her belief that environmental action should also uplift local communities.
Jonathan Smith, Executive Director of GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, added: “We are extremely proud to support Celina as she champions the importance of nature, climate and communities across golf. She is one of a new generation of extremely talented and environmentally conscious athletes that is helping build an even stronger voice through the LET as an enthusiastic and authentic ambassador, helping raise awareness and highlight issues that are vital to the future of golf and to wider society.”