Stories tagged ‘Jonathan Smith’
Friday, June 16th, 2017
BGL Once Again Leads the Way in Sustainable Golf and Leisure
Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd has recently had five venues recertified by the Golf Environment Organisation with the remaining five to follow as a result of continued, progressive works carried out across the operator’s 22 golf courses
Thursday, March 30th, 2017
EGCOA Launch New Vision 2020 Resources: ‘Forever: Golf that Lasts’
The European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) has launched a new key opportunity within its Vision 2020 project – Forever
Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
Rain Bird extend support of sustainable golf
Rain Bird has partnered with international non-profit, the Golf Environment Organization (GEO). This relationship will build upon the two organizations’ shared interest in creating a stronger, more sustainable future for the entire golf industry
Monday, March 20th, 2017
Jacobsen and GEO Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
Jacobsen announces the continuation of its support to the Golf Environment Organization
Sustainability in Golf Seminars in Japan and Korea Hailed A Success
Last week over 400 golf club officials, golf course operators and developers attended two successful Sustainability in Golf seminars staged by The R&A in Japan and Korea .....read the full story »
Friday, March 10th, 2017
Golf features in report on Global Goals for Sustainable Development
WWF report features golf industry standards and certification system
Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
OnCourse® for a sustainable future
Significant new upgrade to sustainability solutions platform for golf
Friday, January 13th, 2017
R&A to Host Sustainability in Golf Seminars in Japan and Korea
Hundreds of golf club officials, golf course operators and developers from the region are expected to attend the seminars, which are being supported by the Japan Golf Association and the Korea Golf Association
Friday, December 16th, 2016
FEGGA unites European greenkeepers in strategic vision for sustainability
Under the inspirational leadership of FEGGA (The Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations), greenkeepers all over Europe have come together in a pledge for responsible and sustainable golf course management
Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
The North Berwick Golf Club Gains International Sustainability Recognition
North Berwick Golf Club in East Lothian, Scotland, has been awarded golf’s global eco-label, GEO Certified® in recognition of their commitment to nature protection, resource efficiency and community value
Friday, November 25th, 2016
There’s A Panda In The Room
Environmental body WWF addresses representatives of over 40 golfing nations at European Golf Association AGM
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016
First IAGTO Sustainability Awards
South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island has been named as the first-ever Sustainable Golf Destination of the Year in the 2017 IAGTO Sustainability Awards
Monday, September 12th, 2016
KLM Open course focuses on environmental policy
The European Tour, through The European Tour Green Drive, and the Royal Netherlands Golf Federation (NGF) are both dedicated to inspiring golf clubs, golf courses and golf events to take responsibility for their environment, and supported The Dutch to become GEO Certified® in preparation for last week’s KLM Open
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016
Milestone in Sustainable Golf Development
Golf shows proactive leadership and collaboration as it comes together on a voluntary sustainability standard for golf developments
Tuesday, June 21st, 2016
GreenLinks leads sustainability for The Open
The R&A has launched a new initiative designed to make The Open one of the world’s most sustainable sporting events
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
Sustainable Golf Centre Stage at International Conference
The R&A, GEO and USGA were represented golf at the Global Sustainability Standards Conference in Washington DC earlier this month
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Qatar International Golf Club Pioneering New Standards in Sustainable Developments
Doha’s revolutionary new golf project amongst leading projects seeking to become a GEO Certified® Development
Monday, April 25th, 2016
All Ten Open Venues Achieve Gold Standard for Sustainability
Golf’s coveted global eco-label, GEO Certified recognises clubs which have shown a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and community value
Friday, March 18th, 2016
Update from Beijing – Developing the golf industry in China
Report from The R&A Seminar on Sustainable Golf Course Design, Renovation & Maintenance in Asia
Monday, February 22nd, 2016
RJ National Achieves GEO Re-Certified
Ransomes Jacobsen’s three-hole golf course is the first in the UK to be awarded GEO Certified® status for a third time
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
Costa Rica CC Recognized for Sustainability Commitment and Leadership
Since golf’s introduction to Costa Rica in 1940 Costa Rica Country Club has been at the forefront of the game in the region
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016
Irie Fields Achieves New First for Golf Course Developments
Irie Fields in St Kitts is hailed as the only fully organically maintained, edible golf course in the world
Friday, January 29th, 2016
Sustainable Golf Destinations Award Launched
This new award will recognize golf destinations across the world which are collectively committed to protecting nature, using resources efficiently and providing value to the community
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
TGI Golf Partnership Managing Director Named Among ‘Most Powerful’
Eddie Reid named in Golf Inc’s top 15 ‘Most Powerful Europeans in Golf’’
Monday, November 2nd, 2015
Gaining Knowledge at AGIF-BMI China Golf Management Seminar
A host of expert speakers shared their knowledge with attendees at this week’s Business Management Institute [BMI] China Golf Management seminar and field demonstration
