Sustainable Golf Renovations Guidelines to help boost resilience and innovation

GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf has announced the arrival of a new publication which provides inspiration, support and the latest examples of sustainable course improvements. 

Sustainable Golf Renovations Guidelines is aimed at courses and clubs at the start of their project journey trying to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, enhance their environments, minimise their impact and connect them to their community better.

The publication includes a range of case studies, such as Mesa Country Club in Arizona, which reduced water demand by changing turf type, Golf It! in Glasgow, Scotland, which transformed from an 18-hole course to nine holes, offering diverse ways to enjoy the game and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, which transitioned to treated wastewater as its water source in 2020.

Sam Thomas, Director, Sustainable Golf Development, said: “We are excited to be able to share the latest industry examples of renovation work in this new publication as inspiration, with guidance and support for facilities at the start of their project journey. All contemporary course improvement projects should be fostering a stronger drive towards incorporating resilience and innovation into the golf course, for the future.

“The increasing work we are seeing with course renovations is allowing the industry to shine a spotlight on the good work being done by architects, engineers, and construction companies towards building a more stable and sustainable future for courses across the globe.”

To find out more about the ways in which Sustainable Golf Developments can collaborate on your next renovation plans then get in touch hello@sustainable.golf or read more at sustainable.golf/developments/renovations. Read more from Sam Thomas on the Sustainable Golf Renovations Guidelines here.