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CO2 Emissions from E-Mowers: Field Test Shows Over 50% Reduction

22. October 2026/in best practices, CO² neutrality, Greenkeeping, International News, News
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Dew and Dollar spot: What is your strategy?

15. September 2026/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, Special basic knowledge, Special basic knowledge
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Too hot for the grass?

13. July 2026/in Greenkeeping, News, Special basic knowledge, Special basic knowledge, water
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Evian Golf Resort: “Freedom” when it comes to water

10. July 2026/in climate change, Greenkeeping, International News, News, water
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“Grass breeding has become much more complex”

5. July 2026/in climate change, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, International News, News
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Sellbeck renaturation in Aukrug a top project

27. March 2026/in biodiversity, Club News, Greenkeeping, International News, News, Schleswig Holstein, water
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Swiss golf industry struggles with pesticide regulations

22. March 2026/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, Pesticides, Switzerland
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Elin Foyle: Beyond the mower

17. March 2026/in Bavaria, Club News, Gender, Greenkeeping, International News, News, Special women
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ITRI projects explore three existential industry problems

25. February 2026/in climate change, CO² neutrality, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, News, Special CO2
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From a “crazy” idea to a successful transformation

12. February 2026/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, quality, water
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Snow, ice, flooding: how long grass survives

26. January 2026/in Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, News, Special basic knowledge, Special extreme weather, water
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Kapalua Resort: The comeback after the water stop

23. January 2026/in climate change, Greenkeeping, International News, News, quality, water
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Artificial turf in golf – a sustainable alternative?

16. January 2026/in CO² neutrality, Golf & Science, Golf course design, Greenkeeping, News, plastic, Special basic knowledge
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The Scandinavian: Where Danish nature meets US design

22. December 2025/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, Special Top 100 places
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From biotope visit to career choice: First Green program activates pupils

17. November 2025/in Greenkeeping, International News, News
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Indian knapweed – an invasive species

12. November 2025/in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria, Berlin-Brandenburg, biodiversity, Greenkeeping, News, Schleswig Holstein
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Golf de Chantilly: Water project sets international standards

4. November 2025/in best practices, Club News, Greenkeeping, International News, Special Top 100 places, water
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Dollar spot, data, perseverance – the 25-year learning curve of Bethpage

27. October 2025/in best practices, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, International News, News, Pesticides
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Ryder Cup meets Cornell University: Bethpage Black as a laboratory for sustainable care

27. September 2025/in biodiversity, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, International News, News, Pesticides, professional golf, Special Top 100 places
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Walton Heath GC: Pioneer in heather restoration

27. September 2025/in biodiversity, Club News, Greenkeeping, International News, Special Top 100 places, Special United Kingdom
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TurfRad and TORO: Real progress in soil moisture?

29. August 2025/in Greenkeeping, Industry, News, water
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Best practice for the future: Danish Golf Championship without pesticides

28. August 2025/in Greenkeeping, News, Pesticides, professional golf, quality
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NIBIO study confirms strong quality of small robotic lawnmowers

12. August 2025/in Greenkeeping, News
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Cool season adé? How Bermuda grass is conquering golf courses

16. July 2025/in climate change, Greenkeeping, International News, News
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Royal Wimbledon GC: Golf history meets the future

14. July 2025/in Club News, Greenkeeping, quality
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Golf in England: Water crisis highlights deficits in the golf industry

13. July 2025/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, Special extreme weather, water
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Kingsbarns Golf Links: Sustainability under extreme stress

13. June 2025/in Club News, Greenkeeping, quality, Special St. Andrews, Special Top 100 places
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Study Parkinson’s & Golf: Consequences for US golf?

26. May 2025/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, Pesticides
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Drought in England: BIGGA calls for more communication with golfers

15. May 2025/in Greenkeeping, News
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Glücksburg: Manual labor meets inclusion in the greenkeeping team

13. May 2025/in Club News, Greenkeeping, Schleswig Holstein
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Between research and fairway: Fairwater II

9. May 2025/in climate change, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, News
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Test field of the future: Which grasses can defy climate change?

23. April 2025/in climate change, Greenkeeping, News
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Sustainable greenkeeping: The Danish approach

4. March 2025/in Greenkeeping, News, Pesticides
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Breathing space for EU plans to ban pesticides

3. March 2025/in Greenkeeping, News, Pesticides, Rules & Laws
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Greenkeeping 2025: Thinking innovatively, working sustainably

17. February 2025/in Greenkeeping, International News, News
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Husqvarna announces AI solution for hedgehog problem

6. February 2025/in animals, biodiversity, Greenkeeping, Industry, News
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Salt marshes off St. Andrews and Dornoch can grow again

3. January 2025/in best practices, Greenkeeping, News
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Biodiversity strategy: the best tips from the experts

23. December 2024/in biodiversity, Greenkeeping, News
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Avoiding overseeding saves resources

19. December 2024/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, professional golf, Speczial Professional Golf, water
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Winter drought on golf courses in New Jersey and New York

3. December 2024/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, water
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Golf de Chantilly: Minimalist approach leads to top quality

24. November 2024/in best practices, Club News, Greenkeeping, International News, Special Top 100 places, water
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Japanese beetle and tipula: invasive species cause problems

8. November 2024/in animals, climate change, Greenkeeping, News
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Diamond CC: Optimism after total flooding

7. November 2024/in Austria, climate change, Club News, Greenkeeping, Special extreme weather
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Pesticide risk research exposes data dilemma

20. October 2024/in Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, News, Pesticides
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The big clean-up after the flood

23. September 2024/in Bavaria, best practices, Club News, Greenkeeping
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Masterclass wild boar damage

17. September 2024/in animals, best practices, Club News, Greenkeeping
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Red card for mulching

5. September 2024/in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria, biodiversity, Flower Pact Bavaria, Greenkeeping, Hesse, News, Special basic knowledge, Special basic knowledge
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Compost from the Old Course & Co.

16. August 2024/in best practices, Greenkeeping, News
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Burnham & Berrow: Life among the dunes

25. July 2024/in best practices, Club News, Greenkeeping, International News, Special United Kingdom
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Pinehurst No. 2: World class with 50% water

22. June 2024/in best practices, Greenkeeping, News, Special Top 100 places, water
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Small effort – big effect: the best tips from Woburn GC

14. June 2024/in best practices, Greenkeeping, News, Special Top 100 places
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FEGGA: Golf must proactively reduce pesticides

14. April 2024/in Greenkeeping, News, Pesticides, Rules & Laws
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Wet conditions paralyze Germany’s courses

25. February 2024/in Club News, Greenkeeping, Hamburg, Schleswig Holstein
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Climate change causes rethinking in Italy’s golf scene

19. February 2024/in climate change, Greenkeeping, International News, News, tourism
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Bergkramerhof: pilot project with mowing robots and without pesticides

15. February 2024/in Bavaria, best practices, Club News, golf and nature, Greenkeeping
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Vision 2050: Let’s talk about grass

13. December 2023/in Greenkeeping, interview, News, Special_Vision2050
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Pesticides in the EU: We will not go on like this

7. December 2023/in Greenkeeping, International News, News, Pesticides
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Next round in EU debate on pesticide ban

19. November 2023/in Greenkeeping, News, quality, Rules & Laws
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Leading Golf Clubs: Exchange of knowledge in greenkeeping

25. October 2023/in Greenkeeping, Leading Golf Clubs, News
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R&A expands Sustainable Agronomy Service

20. September 2023/in Greenkeeping, News, quality
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The sheep becomes a crowd favourite in golf

6. September 2023/in animals, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria, Greenkeeping, News, Schleswig Holstein
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GC Husumer Bucht creates innovative energy solution

31. August 2023/in Club News, Energy, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, Schleswig Holstein
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GC St. Leon-Rot: Innovative against greenkeeper shortage

14. July 2023/in Club News, Greenkeeping
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Golf and drought: Is the grass still alive?

13. July 2023/in Greenkeeping, News, Special extreme weather
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Valderrama’s change program in water management

7. June 2023/in best practices, Greenkeeping, International News, interview, News, Special Top 100 places, tourism, water
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Al Zorah: A golf club and the world of mangroves

30. May 2023/in best practices, biodiversity, Greenkeeping, International News, News, tourism
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Golf and sustainability: One with nature

15. March 2023/in best practices, biodiversity, climate change, CO² neutrality, Greenkeeping, Industry, News, professional golf, tourism, water
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Carnoustie Golf Links relies on sustainability manager

16. January 2023/in golf and nature, Greenkeeping, International News, interview, Special Top 100 places
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Robotic mowers herald trend reversal in Germany

9. January 2023/in Greenkeeping, News
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Greenkeeping with minimal input for top quality

28. November 2022/in Greenkeeping, News, tourism
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Austria’s greenkeepers discuss future issues

24. November 2022/in Austria, Greenkeeping, News, water
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The weatherman from Kauai

24. November 2022/in Greenkeeping, News
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Autonomous mowers: Husqvarna discusses future trends

21. October 2022/in CO² neutrality, Greenkeeping, International News
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Pesticide ban puts Europe’s golf scene to the test

6. October 2022/in Greenkeeping, International News, Rules & Laws
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Strong impact for the robotic mowers

8. September 2022/in Bavaria, Greenkeeping, News, Schleswig Holstein
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Hand watering becomes a mandatory program

25. July 2022/in best practices, Greenkeeping, News, quality, water
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Solheim Cup place Finca Cortesin receives water certification

26. April 2022/in Greenkeeping, International News, interview, tourism, water
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Water management becomes hot topic in Germany

19. April 2022/in Greenkeeping, Hesse, News, water
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Dangerous shortage of greenkeepers

9. April 2022/in Greenkeeping, International News, News
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Climate change promotes pest infestation

16. February 2022/in climate change, Greenkeeping, News, Schleswig Holstein
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Does the golfer have to live with more weed on the course?

16. January 2022/in Bavaria, Bavaria, Golf & Science, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, Greenkeeping, News, News, Schleswig Holstein, Schleswig Holstein
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This is how you produce birdseed for the golf course

16. December 2021/in animals, Bavaria, biodiversity, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, News, Video
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US southern states make U-turn in winter golf

14. December 2021/in climate change, Greenkeeping, Greenkeeping, International News, International News, climate change, water, water
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Budersand: At the forefront against the wind

9. December 2021/in Club News, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, Schleswig Holstein
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Golf industry is rethinking water management

7. December 2021/in Baden-Wuerttemberg, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, Habitat golf course, News, water
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G&LC Regensburg achieves gold certificate in record time

4. October 2021/in Bavaria, Club News, golf and nature, Greenkeeping
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Stuttgart GC: Top sport and nature conservation in harmony

10. August 2021/in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Club News, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, Habitat golf course
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The sustainability champion’s recipe for success

27. July 2021/in biodiversity, Greenkeeping, International News, interview, tourism
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Co2 neutrality is an enormous project for golf courses

30. June 2021/in best practices, climate change, Greenkeeping, International News, News, Special Top 100 places
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The federal insect protection package had no short-term effects

29. June 2021/in best practices, biodiversity, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, Habitat golf course, News, Rules & Laws
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GC St. Leon-Rot: “Conservation is part of our DNA”

25. June 2021/in Baden-Wuerttemberg, best practices, biodiversity, Club News, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, Habitat golf course, Special Top 100 places
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Autonomous mowing is the future model in the golf

14. May 2021/in best practices, Club News, CO² neutrality, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, Schleswig Holstein
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At the base: Greenkeeping with an eye for detail

26. April 2021/in Bavaria, best practices, Club News, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, News, Schleswig Holstein
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Phosphorus fertilization on greens: does less bring more?

15. February 2021/in Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, News, quality
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GC An der Pinnau: Digital, diverse, close to nature – a concept for more quality

27. January 2021/in Club News, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, Hamburg
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MGC part of the international STERF project

27. November 2020/in Bavaria, Club News, Golf & Science, Greenkeeping, News
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Golf meets science – in Golf Valley

26. November 2020/in Bavaria, Club News, Golf & Science, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, News
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Golf meets science – flowering meadows for biodiversity

24. November 2020/in Bavaria, biodiversity, Club News, Golf & Science, golf and nature, Greenkeeping, News
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No noise and a good environmental balance: E-mowers are trendy

3. November 2020/in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria, Greenkeeping, News
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Organic waste becomes golf course manure

25. September 2020/in best practices, Greenkeeping, International News, News
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There is only one golfer on SportsPro’s 2026 list There is only one golfer on SportsPro’s 2026 list of the 50 Most Marketable Athletes in the World, and that's a female golfer: Nelly Korda. The American is ranked No. 33. This rise is remarkable. In 2024, Korda was ranked 115th. Two years later, she has broken into the global top 50. What explains this development? 1️⃣ Korda's success is built on extraordinary commitment. As Major-Champion, Olympic gold medallist and world No. 1, she has established herself among the dominant figures in women's golf. Her daily routine, from mobility training and fitness to several hours of practice and work with her coach, reflects a level of professionalism that makes her sporting achievements credible and consistent. 2️⃣ Korda has a distinctive approach to public visibility. Unlike many athletes, she rarely shares intimate details of her private life. Instead, she has built a brand around performance, consistency and authenticity. Her representation by Wasserman since 2022 has helped position her beyond the traditional golf market. 3️⃣ TaylorMade, Nike, Delta Air Lines, Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs: her partners represent premium brands across sport, travel and finance. Korda offers access to an international audience with considerable purchasing power. 4️⃣ Her appearance at the 2026 Met Gala in an Oscar de la Renta gown illustrates another important step: Korda is increasingly positioning herself beyond the golf community. With 1.3 million Instagram followers and prominent connections in the sports world, she has the potential to reach audiences who might not regularly follow women's golf. 5️⃣ Her commercial appeal has proved resilient even when her results fluctuated. Forbes estimated her 2025 annual earnings at around $13 million, with sponsorships accounting for the majority. SportsPro's ranking shows that Nelly Korda has climbed the ranks among sports personalities. This migt also help make golf more appealing to women. #GolfBusiness #WomenInSport #Golf #femalegolfer #professionalgolf #diversity #golfsustainable 📷 The Amundi Evian Championship/Philippe Millereau
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A Ryder Cup and AIG Women's Open venue with a worl A Ryder Cup and AIG Women's Open venue with a world-famous heather restoration programme? Welcome to Walton Heath Golf Club. Over the past 200 years, the Surrey region has lost a staggering 85% of its natural heathland. Walton Heath is fighting back. Superintendent Michael Mann and his team are cultivating nine hectares of precious Lowland Heath - clearing brushwood, growing their own seeds, and proving that championship-level golf and rigorous nature conservation are a perfect match. It takes four to five years of patience for these cleared soils to grow back into resilient, healthy heather. Why this massive effort is not only a lifeline for local biodiversity but also an essential, punishing strategic element for golf course architecture is detailed in our article on Golf Sustainable (Link in Bio). Check out our YouTube Channel for more videos about famous clubs, biodiversity or sustainability topics. #golfsustainable #heather #bestcourses #sustainablecourses #greenkeeping #golfcourse #golf
How much can electrified mowing reduce a golf club How much can electrified mowing reduce a golf club's carbon emissions? Greenkeeping remains a key lever for reaching ambitious climate goals. How effective is the switch to electric fairway mowers? Research is limited, but we found one 2025 study, and we examined a 27-hole course with strong data. The Scientific Baseline (2025 Study, Italy) A case study conducted at the 27-hole Montecchia golf course compared conventional diesel mowers with autonomous, battery-powered models on 10.69 hectares of fairways: ▪️ Relative CO₂ emission reduction: 66.2% ▪️ Absolute savings: 9.24 tons of CO₂/year ▪️ Emission comparison: 1,305 kg/hectare (diesel) vs. 441 kg/hectare (electric) Operational Data (Golfpark Weiherhof, Germany) Operational records from a 27-hole facility utilising 25 electric mowers for tees, fairways, and semi-roughs over one season show: ▪️ Diesel consumption decreased from 18,180 litres to 8,683 litres. ▪️ CO₂ emissions were reduced from approximately 48 tons to 23.01 tons. ▪️ Charging infrastructure: The facility utilises a 100 kWh on-site solar system, aligning the charging cycles with active power generation to optimise the emission factor. Find the full article on our website. #GolfSustainable #Golfcourse #Golfplatz #Greenkeeping #GolfIndustry #SustainableGolf #CarbonFootprint #GolfCourseManagement #SportsManagement #EnvironmentalData #golf #golfer Fotos: Golfpark Weiherhof
Today the LET will likely look to the WTA with a t Today the LET will likely look to the WTA with a touch of envy. Women’s tennis swiftly reoriented itself yesterday after announcing a new title sponsor for the season-ending WTA Finals: the yoghurt brand Fage. Before that, the WTA terminated its three-year contract to host the WTA Finals in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) a year early. The LET, meanwhile, continues to face the sobering reality that GOLF Saudi's significant reduction in involvement means massive financial losses, at least for the time being. Instead of five events with $15 million in prize money, by 2027 there will be just one tournament with $4 million in prize money and a ranking-bonus sponsorship. The challenge for the LET becomes still more visible when looking at the blank numbers: 💠 The prize money for the WTA Finals accounted for around six per cent of the total prize money in 2025. 💠 On the LET, the share of PIF tournaments in the total prize money in 2026 was about 32 per cent. 💠 On the LPGA, where the co-sanctioned Aramco Championship took place, PIF prize money counted for about three % in 2026. The LET’s figures send a clear message: this is what dependence looks like. On top of that, fossil fuel sponsorship in sport has been criticised for years anyhow. The WTA also found a solution to this problem by securing a deal with the yoghurt brand Farge. One thing is clear about yoghurt: it is completely politically neutral. #golf #tennis #let #wta #femalesports #sponsorship #femalegolf #golfsustainable #greensports #professionalgolf
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Did you watch the Aramco Korea Championship last w Did you watch the Aramco Korea Championship last week? It made me think about how important golf courses are in urban areas. Step back and consider the value of a golf course to society. The sponge city concept aims to retain rainwater where it falls, letting it infiltrate the soil, replenish groundwater, and reduce pressure on drainage systems during heavy rainfall. Golf courses can contribute to this approach through: 💠 Rainwater retention and infiltration in permeable green spaces and soils. 💠 Natural cooling through vegetation, evaporation and transpiration. 💠 Water storage and biodiversity in ponds, wetlands, biotopes. 💠 Climate resilience through species-rich meadows, woodland and hedgerows that complement the intensively maintained playing areas. But: Do cities already recognise this value? Is more communication needed to make regulators aware of the benefits of golf courses in urban areas? Looking back at the pictures of the Aramco Korea Championship at New Korea Country Club last week the value of a golf course in an urban environment became very visible. We just have to talk about it. 👉 Read the full article on Golf Sustainable. Fotos: LET/Oliver Brady, Petra Himmel/AI generated #GolfSustainable #SustainableGolf #SpongeCity #WaterManagement #ClimateAdaptation #Biodiversity #UrbanPlanning #GreenInfrastructure #golf #golfer #greensports #greenkeeper #golfmanagement
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Visibility is so important.We love the Green Thurs Visibility is so important.We love the Green Thursday project of Eco Athletes. A perfect best-practice case for golf associations or clubs. An easy way to start a conversation about sustainability. Four professional golfers promote a greener game. Camille Chevalier, Celina Sattelkau, Sára Kousková and Patricie Macková have joined the Green Month initiative of EcoAthletes. The inaugural Green Sports Month is bringing athletes and the wider sports community together to raise awareness and drive climate action. 🟢 Green Thursdays Throughout the October tournament weeks, the four players will wear green on Thursdays to make climate action visible on the golf course – and encourage fellow LET players to join them. First occasion: Yesterday during the LET tournament in Korea. ♻️ Plogtober They will also take part in EcoAthletes’ Plogtober initiative, combining physical activity with litter collection. The idea is simple: get outside, move, pick up waste and use social media to inspire others to do the same. For golf, this message matters. First of all, sustainability is not only about golf-course management, water, biodiversity or energy. It is also about the people who represent the sport and promote sustainable behaviour. Foto: LET/Oliver Brady #GreenSportsMonth #EcoAthletes #SustainableGolf #greensports #ClimateAction #LadiesEuropeanTour #Golf #SportForClimateAction #golfsustainable #greensports #womeningolf
Sylt is a high-end hotspot for golf tourists. The Sylt is a high-end hotspot for golf tourists. The island is working on its mission statement, due to be unveiled at the end of the year. One thing is already certain: with the ‘Lebenswert – sustainable Sylt’ seal of approval, the ‘environmentally conscious travel’ segment will play a significant role in it. But what is the reality? How many hoteliers and golf courses truly stand behind this seal, and how do they put it into practice in their catering, hotel management and greenkeeping? We visited some golf clubs and hotels - the résumé: 💠 Landhaus Stricker, led by Michelin-starred chef and owner Holger Bodendorf, offers the perfect combination of luxury holidays and sustainability. Meticulous attention is paid here to regional supply chains, resource conservation, waste prevention and renewable energy. This ranges from the tea bags at the buffet to membership in the Feinheimisch association. GreenSign certification is the icing on the cake. Perfect choice. 💠 The island has four golf courses, three of which have been awarded the highest ‘Gold’ level of the German Golf Association’s ‘Golf and Nature’ certificate. The Marine Golf Club, GC Sylt and the Budersand Resort are therefore the top destinations for golf tourists who like to travel in an environmentally conscious manner. It was a welcome discovery that sustainability is also a major priority at the Budersand Resort with its 5-star hotel. Plastic, at any rate – a real problem at golf resorts, particularly in the catering sector – definitely has no place here. So what's next? All that remains is to adapt the marketing. Because one thing is clear: right now, Germany’s top island isn’t really associated with sustainable golf tourism in the customer's mind. Sylt is known as a golf destination, but not yet as a sustainable golf destination. Hopefully, that will change in the near future. Fotos: Sylt Marketing e.v., Landhaus Stricker, Budersand Hotel - Golf & Spa -Sylt, Marine Golf Club, Petra Himmel #sylt #sustainabletravel #tourism #golfsustainable #golftravel #golfholiday #sustainablehotels #golf #golfer
In Japan, abandoned golf courses become solar park In Japan, abandoned golf courses become solar parks - like here in Fukushima, where the EDP Group has converted a 60-hectare golf course into a vast solar park comprising 63,000 solar panels. The plant is expected to generate over 48 GWh of energy annually. Japan faces a shortage of space – not only for housing but also for the expansion of renewable energy. In this densely populated and mountainous country, solar project developers are desperately searching for suitable sites. In Japan, strict requirements apply to large-scale solar farms: They must have sufficient sunlight, be located a certain distance from residential areas, and have good access to the power grid. Solar farm developers are now finding that former golf courses meet these exact criteria. From a developer's perspective, a golf course is essentially a ready-to-go power plant that simply hasn’t been connected to the grid yet. The land has already been developed, trees have often been cut down, and the terrain is generally not too hilly or extremely uneven. Added to this are the underground irrigation systems that are still in place. The development work required for solar park operators is minimal. The case of Japan shows that a golf course can be transformed – sometimes more rapidly than golfers can imagine. 📷EDP APAC #golf #golfmanagement #sustainable #solarenergy #golfsustainable #golfcourse
🔥 Burning trolley batteries inside buildings are a 🔥 Burning trolley batteries inside buildings are a real problem at golf courses. That’s why we liked this new product idea. 😄 A solar-powered battery charging station - with no underground wiring and available in custom sizes - solves the problem. The stainless steel frame can be placed anywhere outdoors. The golf club decides how many batteries shall be charged at the same time or how many e-trolleys shall be parked here. Golfers can use them during their drinks or lunch at the clubhouse. 🤑 Plus: All surfaces can be used for advertising partners, so the charging station can pay for itself. The batteries hide behind the advertising surfaces. Great idea: We’re excited to see it on the first courses. Link for the full story in the first comment, or have a look at golfsustainable.com #golf #golfmanagement #golfsustainable #smartideas #golfindustry #solarenergy Foto: Alexander Fend
🏌 Golf for the community - an approach that is oft 🏌 Golf for the community - an approach that is often missing in today’s booming American golf market. Starting in December, The Gate Golf Club will provide a counterbalance in the Naples region, which ranks among the top destinations when it comes to private, high-end country clubs. 😀 Golf for the community - this is the goal that President Kristina Schmieding is consistently pursuing, with a whole host of supporters from Collier County by her side. Among them is First Tee, which is finally finding a permanent home at The Gate Golf Club. Social sustainability in golf means creating added value for many. The countdown to The Gate has begun. Good luck with this wonderful initiative. Fotos: The Gate Golf Club #TheGateGolfClub #GolfSustainable #NaplesFlorida #NaplesGolf #PublicGolf #GrowTheGame #FirstTee #FloridaGolf #CommunityFirst #GolfLife #InclusiveGolf
🏌️‍♂️💦 Dew might look beautiful and harmless, but 🏌️‍♂️💦 Dew might look beautiful and harmless, but it's actually one of the biggest seasonal challenges for greenkeepers! Autumn is dew season. When nighttime temperatures drop and humidity rises, a fine film of water forms on the turf. For us golfers, it just means a slower rolling ball—but for the health of the course, it can be a real threat. 👉 Why? When the turf remains damp for hours, it creates the perfect microclimate for aggressive fungal diseases like the dreaded Dollar Spot. The water on the leaves also draws out sugars and amino acids from the plant—an absolute feast for pathogens. 🌱 The Sustainable Solution: The magic phrase is: Interrupt leaf wetness! Mechanically removing the dew—through early morning mowing (even with disengaged blades) or dragging hoses and nets—breaks the disease cycle. Studies confirm it: Regular dew removal drastically reduces Dollar Spot outbreaks and minimizes the need for strictly regulated pesticides. A massive win for both the environment and your playing surface! 🌍💚 💡 Want to dive deeper? Read the full article featuring exclusive insights from Christian Spring (STRI Group) on golfsustainable.com! 🔗 https://golfsustainable.com/en/dew-and-dollar-spot-strategy/ #GolfSustainable #Greenkeeping #TurfManagement #SustainableGolf #DollarSpot #GolfCourseMaintenance #GolfAcademy #EcoFriendlyGolf #GolfIndustry #golf
💧 Let’s talk about water management! As water cons 💧 Let’s talk about water management! As water conservation becomes central to golf course design, storage ponds are playing a vital role in securing irrigation for dry periods. But not all reservoirs are created equal. Depending on space, budget, and ecological goals, there are different ways to store water on a golf course. Here are the main variants: ⛳ 1. The on-course strategic pond Beautiful, functional, and part of the game! These ponds are integrated into the playing areas. They serve as a strategic hazard and are visually appealing. When designed with shallow-water zones and shoreline planting, they become massive boosters for local biodiversity. 🌿🦆 🚜 2. The engineered "off-course" pond Built out of sight, these are designed purely for function. They are typically much deeper with a smaller surface area to minimise evaporation. Because they are hidden from players, there's no need to worry about aesthetics. ☀️ 3. Covered ponds To stop water from evaporating in the heat, some reservoirs use floating covers like open cisterns. There are also examples for ponds with solar panels—preventing evaporation while simultaneously generating clean electricity for the club! ⚡💧 Whether for strategic gameplay, maximum storage, or clean energy, each variant has its own unique benefits and costs. Keep in mind, that each reservoir is part of the whole water management strategy of the golf club. Which solution fits your course best? Read the full breakdown of costs, sizes, and design strategies in our latest article! We talked to golf course designer Thomas Himmel about his recommendations for the construction process. Link in first comment #GolfSustainable #WaterManagement #Greenkeeping #GolfCourseDesign #Sustainability #EcoGolf #Biodiversity #GolfCourseArchitecture #WaterConservation #FutureOfGolf
The Solheim Cup is all about empowering women in s The Solheim Cup is all about empowering women in sports, a crucial part of social #sustainability 🌍⛳It has grown into a global media product broadcast in over 170 countries, proving that when women are given a massive platform, they deliver unmatched passion, intensity, and teamwork. But this incredible event didn't just appear out of nowhere. We owe a massive debt to a female business pioneer behind the scenes, Louise Solheim. Alongside her husband Karsten, Louise was the strategic business force behind the PING brand. Together, they guaranteed the sponsorship for the first ten Solheim Cups, laying a rock-solid foundation for the tournament's future. Louise's sharp management and business administration background showed that women in executive roles are essential to the game's growth. At Golf Sustainable, we celebrate the women who build the platforms for others to shine. ✨ Enjoy the Solheim Cup! You want to read more about Female Success Stories in golf: Link to the (German) book in the first comment and in the profile. Fotos: Ping, Shutterstock 👇#GolfSustainable #WomenInGolf #SolheimCup #GrowTheGame #SustainableSport #InclusiveGolf #LouiseSolheim#Ping #golf #frauengolf
What does an inclusive golf club really look like? What does an inclusive golf club really look like? It starts with more than accessible facilities. At Haxterpark in Paderborn, inclusion is part of the club’s DNA – on the course, in the workplace and in everyday club life. Bunkers are designed to remain a sporting challenge while being accessible to wheelchair users. The course and facilities are designed around accessibility. But perhaps even more importantly, people with disabilities are not simply welcomed as golfers – they are colleagues. Haxterpark operates as an inclusion business, with people with and without disabilities working side by side in golf administration, greenkeeping, gastronomy and service. Rafa Lawah is a powerful example. She joined Haxterpark as an employee and discovered golf through her work. Today, she plays regularly and competes internationally. That is what inclusion can look like when a golf club takes responsibility beyond the tee box: creating a place where people can work, play and participate – without their disability defining their role. Inclusion is not a special programme. It is about designing the club so that more people can be part of it. Link for full story in first comment. #GolfSustainable #InclusiveGolf #GolfForAll #Inclusion #AccessibleGolf #GolfAndSociety #SustainableGolf #GolfClub #paragolf Fotos: Rafa Lawah, Hardt
Learn more about the future of water & golf with o Learn more about the future of water & golf with our four-part webinar series. Water has been a hot topic across the European golfing world. Our new four-part series, ‘Golf & Water’ (in German with subtitles), provides board members, golf managers, association officials and indeed all amateur golfers with a straightforward overview of the topic of #irrigation. Together with the experts from Toro Germany and GC St. Leon-Rot, we aim to ensure that awareness of this issue increases amongst non-greenkeepers within the industry. Anyone wishing to secure the future of a golf course must give serious consideration to irrigation. Only those with the necessary knowledge can make the right decisions. We look forward to welcoming everyone who wishes to treat themselves to a little further training with the help of these four free webinars. 👉 Golf & Water: Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPpf4Bnaytg 👉 Golf & Water: Technical basics of irrigation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ8uVj5rcps 👉 Golf & Water: Most important irrigation tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3_7oZ5tYmg 👉 Golf & Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q43u0eK5ezE 👉 Mehr insights: Golf Sustainable Akademie: https://golfsustainable.com/golf-sustainable-akademie/ #golf #education #water #irrigation #golfmanagement #TheFutureOfGolf #golfmanagement #golfclub #golf #golfer #golfdeutschland #greenkeeper #wasser #bewässerung
The end and the beginning: Heavy rain at the Husqv The end and the beginning: Heavy rain at the Husqvarna British Masters marks the end of England's extreme drought and the start of a transformation in the Hashtag#golf industry's use of water. But golf clubs have realised this summer - sustainable, efficient water management is necessary for a quality course. We talked to Jim Croxton from British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) about the learnings of this summer. The Belfry Hotel & Resort is a positive example of a forward-thinking approach to irrigation. Most of the water for the Brabazon Course is reclaimed water from the hotel. Prioritising watered areas also saves water, carbon emissions, and money. Conclusion: There are ways to transform golf in a positive way when it comes to the use of water as one of our most important resources. Hopefully every member of a committee or board has learned that this year. Full article: https://golfsustainable.com/en/england-drought-british-masters/ #golf #watermanagement#golfsustainable #dpworldtour #husqvarnabritishmasters #thebelfry #greenkeeping #golfer #water #irrigationsystem
How climate-friendly is a golf course – really? 🌍⛳ How climate-friendly is a golf course – really? 🌍⛳ Golf courses can store carbon in their soils. But they also generate CO₂ emissions through mowing, irrigation, energy use and maintenance. So what is the actual balance? A new international research initiative is tackling this question. The ITRI “Pathways to a Climate-Positive Future for Golf” project, supported by STERF, The R&A and the USGA, aims to develop a globally applicable methodology for measuring both CO₂ sequestration and emissions on golf courses. Researcher Robert Kempster of NIBIO explains why this matters: without reliable data, golf clubs cannot know where their emissions come from – or where reductions will have the greatest impact. Climate, grass species, irrigation, energy sources and even previous land use can all influence the carbon balance of a golf course. The goal is not simply to make golf courses more resilient to climate change. It is to understand and reduce the emissions that contribute to it. The key question for golf is no longer just: How do we adapt? It is also: How much CO₂ do we emit – and how can we reduce it? Read the full interview with Robert Kempster on Golf Sustainable Foto: Robert Kempster #GolfSustainable #GolfAndClimate #CO2 #CarbonEmissions #CarbonFootprint #ClimatePositive #ClimateAction #SustainableGolf #GolfCourses ##Freen#GolfCourseManagement #GolfIndustry #CarbonSequestration #GolfAndNature #Sustainability #ClimateChange #STERF #TheRA #USGA #NIBIO #ITRI
It’s time to talk about #carbon emissions. The sum It’s time to talk about #carbon emissions. The summer of 2026 was dominated by two words: #adaptation and #resilience. But focusing only on adaptation and resilience misses the root of the problem. Without reducing #CO₂ and other greenhouse gas emissions — including those generated by the golf industry itself — the costs of adaptation and resilience will continue to rise. 1⃣ At international management, greenkeeping, and golf travel conferences, carbon emissions have received little attention over the last two years. 2⃣ At the golf facility level very few lighthouse projects have begun active ESG reporting and are working toward a net-zero target. 3⃣ In professional golf, the picture is still limited. LIV Golf measures and reports its carbon emissions, as does the WM Phoenix Open. The DP World Tour has calculated emissions for eight events and its headquarters, including Rolex Series events, and has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. 4⃣ In golf equipment, carbon footprints still play only a very limited role in corporate communication and public reporting. 5⃣ And in science, research into the carbon emissions and carbon balance of golf course management remains relatively scarce and fragmented. Earlier studies have examined greenhouse gas emissions from turf management and the energy and carbon footprint of golf course maintenance. But the international evidence base is still limited. 📍 Conclusion: Carbon emissions are currently receiving far less attention within the golf industry than they need to if golf wants to establish itself as a credible contributor to climate action and environmental protection. ⛳ Let’s talk about carbon emissions: Starting next week, Golf Sustainable will report on the people, projects, institutions, and companies pushing this issue forward. We’ll start with an interview with Robert Kempster of NIBIO Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Principal Investigator of “Pathways to a climate-positive future for golf.” It’s time to talk about carbon. If you are driving the topic, send me a DM. #golf #golfmanagement #climatechange #lesscarbon #netzero #greenkeeping #golfsustainable #golfer
🌳 Did you know that perfectly healthy-looking tree 🌳 Did you know that perfectly healthy-looking trees can suddenly drop large branches? It’s called "Summer Branch Drop" , and it's a growing safety issue on golf courses. ⚠️ Record temperatures and long droughts are putting massive stress on trees. But why do healthy branches fall? ☀️ Due to severe heat and a lack of water, the cell pressure inside the tree drops. 📉 This causes the internal tension that stabilises the branches to suddenly disappear. 🔥 Additionally, the breaking strength of wood significantly decreases as temperatures rise. The tricky part is that these branches can snap completely unexpectedly, even when they are totally healthy and their crowns are full of green leaves. This poses a major safety risk for golfers who might be standing underneath them seeking shade. **How golf clubs are responding & how you can stay safe:** * Golf clubs are working closely with arborists and tree experts to conduct regular, detailed tree inspections to ensure player safety. * Always pay attention to warning signals like sudden cracking or unusual noises coming from the canopy. * Avoid lingering under trees during extreme heat and prolonged dry spells. * Pay attention to course communications—some clubs are actively warning members via their websites or may even temporarily close the course during dangerous wind conditions. Stay safe out on the fairways and respect course warnings! 🏌️‍♂️⛳ Have you ever witnessed a sudden branch drop on your home course? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Images: Frankfurter GC #GolfSustainable #SummerBranchDrop #Grünastbruch #Greenkeeping #GolfCourseMaintenance #TreeCare #GolfSafety #ClimateChange #SustainableGolf
Heat can be deadly. Precautions against extreme he Heat can be deadly. Precautions against extreme heat on golf courses are essential, as summers are getting hotter because of climate change. This mist shower, situated in a central position at Golf & Country Club de Bossey in France, is a wonderful idea - and extremely refreshing. #golf #heat #golfmanagement #golfsustainable #golfinfrance
It is during crises that it becomes clear where th It is during crises that it becomes clear where the problems lie. The current heatwave and drought are putting golf courses in Central Europe to the test in terms of irrigation management and infrastructure. One thing is clear: the ‘champions’ are those golf courses that have long been investing in modern infrastructure for water collection and irrigation, whilst also taking a strategic approach to site selection, education and new grasses. Nevertheless, this picture shows that there is still room for improvement to ensure that precisely such a scenario – automatic standard irrigation during rain and hail – does not occur. We spoke to five experts and asked them for their tips on improving irrigation. Full article on our website https://golfsustainable.com, and the link is in the first comment. #greenkeeping #golfsustainable #golf #golfmanagement #sustainablefuture
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