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Golfreiseziel Mauritius

Golfreisen: Große Ziele – kleiner Abdruck

Reisen macht Spaß. Und das kann auch so bleiben. Trotzdem gilt: Urlaub funktioniert auch umweltverträglich, wenn die Planung stimmt.

Dabei ist die Liste der Wunschziele scheinbar unendlich: Einmal im Leben nach Pebble Beach. Endlich einmal der erste Abschlag auf dem Old Course von St. Andrews. Es lockt das ferne Vietnam mit all‘ seinen neuen Plätzen und um ehrlich zu sein: Die Reisen nach Mauritius waren immer große klasse und auf Mallorca fühlt sich der Golfer ja eigentlich schon wie zu Hause.

Urlaubsnachfrage ist gestiegen

Reisen macht Spaß. Sehr viel Spaß sogar. Laut dem Deutschen Reiseverband (DRV) ist der Reiseboom in Deutschland zuletzt wieder ungebremst. „Die Urlaubsnachfrage ist im vergangenen Tourismusjahr deutlich gestiegen – vor allem Auslands- und Fernreisen sowie Kreuzfahrten waren wieder gefragt“ heißt es beim DRV. Und beim ÖRV, dem österreichischen Pendant blickt man ebenfalls mit einem ähnlich hohen Optimismus in das Jahr 2024 – insbesondere hinsichtlich des Haupturlaubes der Reisenden.

Mit Blick auf das Thema Umweltschutz kommt allerdings ein wenig Skepsis auf. Tatsache nämlich ist, und das ist inzwischen auch jedem Golfer bewusst, speziell Flugreisen lassen den CO2-Fußabdruck einer Person bedenklich in die Höhe schießen. Die Tourismusindustrie spielt eine wesentliche Rolle, wenn es um die weltweiten Emissionen geht. Die Tatsache, dass der Flugverkehr auf unabsehbare Zeit auf fossilen Energien beruht und damit erheblich zum Klimawandel beiträgt, ist nicht von der Hand zu weisen. Wie also lassen sich ein höheres Umweltbewusstsein und die Reiselust vereinbaren?

Wenig Nachfrage nach nachhaltigen Reisen

Und wie groß ist insgesamt die Nachfrage nach nachhaltigen Reisen? Laut Markus Orth, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Lufthansa City Center Reisebüropartner GmbH, sind diese Angebote im deutschen Markt eher wenig nachgefragt. „Es sind weniger als ein oder zwei Prozent, die nachhaltige Reisen buchen“, so das DRV-Vorstandsmitglied auf der ITB Berlin 2024 im Rahmen der Vortragsreihe Responsible Tourism Track. „Das müssen wir ändern“, findet Orth.

10 Tipps für bewusste Golfreisen

Status quo beim Buchungsverhalten in Europa

Die Reisemärkte in den unterschiedlichen Ländern unterscheiden sich dabei stark. Während Deutschland laut Orth die höchste Preis-Sensibilität in den Reiseplanungen der Kunden besäße und hier „zu 90 Prozent preisorientiert“ gebucht werde, sei dies laut dem Manager in den UK-Ländern oder aber in der Schweiz deutlich weniger der Fall.

Angesichts aktueller Studien müsste die Zurückhaltung bei nachhaltigen Reisen eigentlich wesentlich höher sein. Nicht nur deshalb, weil laut der Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative Futouris die Tourismusbranche mit rund acht Prozent aller Emissionen einen großen Teil zur globalen Erwärmung beitägt. Sondern auch deshalb, weil das Nachhaltigkeitsthema auch eine breite Zustimmung in Umfragen findet. Mehr als 80 Prozent der Befragten unter Reiseveranstaltern besitzt gemäß einer Fouturis-Umfrage eine positive Einstellung zu Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz. Auch bei Urlaubsreisenden, die einen verstärkten Wert auf die Sozialverträglichkeit (56 Prozent) und Umweltfreundlichkeit (42 Prozent) legen, gilt dies. Demnach versuchen 36 Prozent der befragten Urlauber bereits, den Klimafußabdruck ihrer Reise möglichst gering zu halten.

Die Haupt-Problemfelder

Als der größte Problemfaktor innerhalb der Reisebranche gilt die fehlende Transparenz für den Verbraucher bei Reisebuchungen. „Wir müssen den Fußabdruck am point-of-sale sichtbar machen“, forderte Laura Meyer, CEO der Hotelplan Group auf der ITB. Um das klimaverträgliche Jahresbudget eines Menschen von 1.500 Kilogramm CO2 pro Jahr einzuhalten, plädiert Meyer bei der Mobilität unter anderem für mehr Eisenbahn-Reisen und nachhaltigen Treibstoff für Flugzeuge, wobei speziell die Eisenbahn-Reisen bei Golfern oftmals aufgrund ihres großen Gepäcks gescheut werden.

Grundsätzlich gibt es im Hinblick auf das Thema nachhaltiges Reisen viel Verbesserungspotential. Mehr Transparenz bei der Kommunikation an den Urlaub zum Beispiel, was die Lieferketten in der Gastronomie anbelangt ist genauso ein Thema wie die unmittelbare CO₂-Bilanz bei An- und Abreisen. Dazu kommen Fragen wie Plastikreduzierung im Hotel, die Verwendung vorrangig grüner Energien, die Vermeidung von Lebensmittelverschwendung oder die soziale Verantwortung gegenüber der Region und dem eigenen Personal. Auch die Verbesserung der Angebote zu barriefreiem Urlaub fällt in das Segment Nachhaltigkeit. Und selbst im Bereich Digitalisierung lässt sich nach Ansicht von Martin Wimmer, Chief Digital Officer des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMZ), im Tourismus noch einiges verbessern.

Costa Navarino stellt auf „No Plastic“ um

Verbesserungen in Sicht

Die Tourismusbranche ist sich der Herausforderungen bewusst und setzt auf kontinuierliche Verbesserung. Um mehr Transparenz für Reiseveranstalter, Vertrieb und Reisende hinsichtlich der klimaschädlichen Emissionen der angebotenen Reisen zu erzielen und um einen gemeinsamen Standard zur Berechnung des CO2e-Ausstoßes zu erreichen, gründeten 22 Unternehmen und Verbände im Jahr 2022 KlimaLink. Eine Plattform, die seit 2023 mit dem Deutschen Klimafonds Tourismus (DKT) zusammenarbeitet. Ab Sommer 2024 soll hier laut der KlimaLink-Vorsitzenden Swantje Lehners jedermann den Klimafußabdruck einer Reise in einer Emissionsplattform berechnen können.

Weitere Projekte fassen Tourismusverbände bereits seit längerem ins Auge. Dazu gehört in Deutschland unter anderem auch das Bundesland Bayern. Die BTM integriert 32 Destinationen in ihrem Netzwerk für nachhaltige Destinationsentwicklung und rückt dabei neben den klassischen Nachhaltigkeitsbereichen auch die Rolle von Einheimischen im Tourismusmarkt in den Blickpunkt. Christian Nordhorn, der die Nachhaltige Destinationsentwicklung in Bayern im Rahmen der Freizeit- und Reisemesse f.r.e.e. im Februar in München vorstellte, ist mit Verweis auf Datenmaterial des Bayerischen Zentrums für Tourismus sicher. „Bis 2040 werden Gäste stark auf Nachhaltigkeit achten.“

An positiven Beispielen für nachhaltige Reiseangebote mangelt es generell nicht.  Die auf sanften Tourismus, Klimaschutz und nachhaltigen Urlaub setzende Plattform Green Pearls stellt zahlreiche Hotels und Destinationen vor, die sich dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit verschrieben haben. Auch bei Green Sign findet man zahlreiche Hotels, die hohen Nachhaltigkeitsstandards entsprechen.

Luxushotellerie plus Recycling: So funktioniert Müllvermeidung

Planung eines nachhaltigen Golf-Urlaubs

Wer die nächste Golfreise unter Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten plant, sollte dabei den einen oder anderen wichtigen Faktor beachten. Übergreifend gilt: Nahziele vor Fernreisen wählen. Golf-Flugreisen wie zum Beispiel nach Mauritius mögen angesichts einer traumhaften Landschaft durchaus ihren Reiz besitzen, dabei muss man sich aber dem dabei entstehenden CO₂-Fußabdruck bewusst werden. Dieser kann je nach Start-/Zielflughafen gegenüber einem Nahziel schon mal das Vierfache betragen.

Auch zwischen Reisen mit dem Flugzeug, mit der Bahn oder mit dem Auto bestehen deutliche Unterschiede. Wie ein Beitrag von Golf Sustainable auf Grundlage des Fußabdruckrechners der Uni Graz verdeutlicht, können Fahrten im Zug gegenüber Golf-Reisen mit dem PKW erheblich weniger an CO₂-Emissionen verursachen. Flugreisen können auch mithilfe von CO₂-Kompensationsangeboten geplant werden. Der Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) listet atmosfair, myclimate und moorfutures als ausgewählte Kompensationsanbieter.

Auch die Wahl der Unterkunft spielt eine Rolle. Ferienwohnungen weisen gegenüber 5-Sterne-Hotels sowohl absolut als auch relativ deutlich bessere Bilanzen auf, weil hier zum Beispiel keine energieintensiven Spas zum Tragen kommen. Unabhängig vom Reiseziel differieren die prozentualen Anteile bei der Unterkunft stark. Auch die Golfrunden an sich dürfen nicht außer Acht gelassen werden, wenn es um die CO₂-Bilanz geht.

Das Thema Wasser spielt bei der Wahl des Urlaubsortes eine Rolle. Portugal zum Beispiel verwendet derzeit kaum wiederaufbereitetes Brauchwasser für die Beregnung und hat wenig Wasser zur Verfügung, so dass auf den Golfplätzen mit Wasser extrem sparsam umgegangen werden muss. Auch in Spanien gibt es teils massive Wasserbeschränkungen, wie zum Beispiel die anhaltende Dürre in Katalonien im Jahr 2023. Auf zahlreichen südlichen Plätzen wird aber auch mit recyceltem Brauchwasser beregnet, so dass es keine direkten Notstände gibt.

Golfresort Schloss Pichlarn setzt auf nachhaltige Transformation

Zertifikate:

Wer sich im Dschungel der Reisezertifizierungen einen Überblick verschaffen will, findet im Netz beim Portal Destinet.eu von ECOTRANS, dem 1988 gegründeten europäischen Netzwerk zu einer nachhaltigen Tourismusentwicklung, eine gute Übersicht mit Hinweisen zu den mittlerweile über 150 Zertifikaten im Tourismusmarkt.

Wer des Weiteren bei der Online-Recherche nach Anbietern von Reisezertifikaten und -siegeln Ausschau hält, bekommt hier eine Fülle an Ergebnissen mit Zertifikaten ausgespuckt. Bei den Anbietern für nachhaltige Hotelzertifizierungen ist man nicht schlecht beraten, sich an Zertifizierungen zu halten, die beim Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) als gültig gelistet sind. Dort gültige Labels wie zum Beispiel Stay Fair sollen gewährleisten, dass hier alle Unterkünfte mit einem einheitlichen Nachhaltigkeitslabel die gleichen ökologischen, sozialen und ökonomischen Standards erfüllen. International ist Green Key eines von unterschiedlichen Siegeln, die man bei der Hotelauswahl berücksichtigen kann.

Ein wenig Rechercheaufwand ist also dabei, wenn man seinen Urlaub ein wenig nachhaltiger gestalten will. Dafür entdeckt man auf diese Weise Destinationen, Resorts und Hotels, die nicht um klassischen Inventar des Golf-Tourismus gehören. Neues entdecken ist also durchaus eine Devise, die sich mit dem Wunsch nach einem umweltfreundlicheren Urlaub verbinden lässt. Diese Offenheit für Neues steigert den Reiz der Reise dann ohnehin.

Valderrama’s Change Programm beim Wassermanagement.

Der Artikel wurde auch veröffentlicht in der Ausgabe 2/2024 des Magazins Simply Golf, das mit dem Schwerpunkt Golf & Nachhaltigkeit produziert wurde. 

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With temperatures reaching 33 degrees, the golf in With temperatures reaching 33 degrees, the golf industry in Central Europe is breaking a sweat. Extreme heat is directly linked to two other issues: customer service and occupational safety. We wanted to know from experts on the subject of heat how this works. Tom Rourke, General Manager at The Els Club in Dubai, deals with extreme heat on a daily basis. He can list a whole range of services that are part of everyday life at The Els Club in Dubai.

1. Early start times as early as 6 a.m. to take advantage of the most pleasant temperatures.
2. Extend the clubhouse’s hours so that breakfast and coffee are available before the first tee time.
3. Additional drinking water and hydration stations throughout the facility.
4. Golf carts equipped with coolers and ice to keep drinks cold throughout the round.
5. USB ports on the golf carts that can be used to power portable fans.
6. Chilled towels provide a small but effective way to cool off during the round.
7. Free ice cream or fresh snacks to cool off quickly.
8. More shaded areas and places to relax, especially at the halfway houses and on the terraces.
9. Player assistants or beverage carts that actively deliver chilled drinks and refreshments onto the course.
#golfindubai #troongolf #golfsustainable #extremeheat #customerservice #golf #golfmanagement #elsclubdubai #dubaigolf 

Fotos: The Els Club Dubai
A crazy idea? Maybe. But now it is a global instit A crazy idea? Maybe. But now it is a global institution in golf: The Amundi Evian Championship

32 years ago, the idea seemed almost impossible. A small Ladies European Tour event on the shores of Lake Geneva. Most industry experts believed the project would fail. Instead, it became one of the greatest success stories in global sports as one of the five majors in women's golf. 

1️⃣ A long-term vision instead of short-term returns
From the very beginning, the ambition was to create a tournament that would still matter decades later. 

2️⃣ Putting athletes before the event
Many tournaments are designed around sponsors. Evian was designed around the players. Exceptional hospitality, attention to every detail, support for caddies, coaches and media created a tournament family. 

3️⃣ Excellence is found in the details
The Amundi Evian Championship is famous for its spectacular setting. Every element contributes to one coherent experience. 

4️⃣ Investing in women's sport before it became fashionable
Long before gender equality became mainstream, Riboud and Bungert believed in the commercial and sporting potential of women's golf. The arrival of Amundi as title partner accelerated that commitment. Prize money has grown from US$4.5 million in 2021 to US$9.1 million in 2026.

5️⃣ Building an ecosystem, not just a tournament
The road to Evian begins long before players reach the major. The Amundi Evian Kids Cup and Juniors Cup introduce the world's best young golfers to the venue.  Haeran Ryu is the perfect example. She won the Evian Juniors Cup in 2015. Eleven years later, she returned to set a new women's major championship scoring record with a brilliant 60 before lifting the trophy. Childhood dreams are connected with professional success.

For me The Amundi Evian Championship has become much more than a golf tournament. It demonstrates what is possible when leadership is guided by vision, consistency, excellence and genuine belief in women.

📷  Philippe Millereau
#Golf #WomensGolf #Leadership #SportsBusiness #SportsMarketing #EventManagement #WomenInSport #Diversity #BrandBuilding #GolfSustainable
⚡️ Can a world-class golf tournament run without d ⚡️ Can a world-class golf tournament run without diesel? The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open is proving that it can.

The DP World Tour is taking one of its biggest steps yet towards decarbonising tournament operations by replacing conventional diesel-powered infrastructure with an integrated renewable energy system at The Renaissance Club.

Here's how it works:

🔋 Two 250 kWh Green Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs), each equipped with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), form the heart of the tournament's new energy infrastructure. Positioned between the 1st and 15th holes, they provide reliable power for one of the busiest areas of the championship site.

📺 The hydrogen units supply electricity for the hospitality facilities around the 15th hole, the Genesis Public Lounge, the merchandise area and the large LED video screens—critical infrastructure that has traditionally relied on diesel generators.

☀️ For the first time, the Fan Village's main stage and the merchandise shop are powered entirely by solar energy, demonstrating how temporary event infrastructure can successfully transition to renewable electricity.

🔋 The integrated battery storage balances demand peaks, stores excess renewable energy and ensures a stable electricity supply throughout the tournament while reducing the need for backup generators.

🌍 The impact is measurable:
• Approximately 16,200 kg of CO₂e are saved compared with a conventional diesel-powered energy system.
• Even compared with the tournament's 2025 setup, emissions are expected to be reduced by around 600 kg CO₂e.
• At the point of use, green hydrogen produces zero carbon emissions—its only by-product is water.

The Genesis Scottish Open is demonstrating that renewable energy is no longer a concept for the future—it is ready to power major international sporting events today. 
Foto: DP World Tour

#GolfSustainable #GenesisScottishOpen #DPWorldTour #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenPower #BatteryStorage #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonisation #SportsSustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #Innovation #VisitScotland #GolfIndustry #FutureOfGolf
From groundwater to reclaimed water: Since July 8, From groundwater to reclaimed water: Since July 8, the Evian Golf Resort has been completely self-sufficient when it comes to water management. 

Through a partnership with Danone’s Evian bottling plant, treated industrial water is pumped via a five-kilometer pipeline to the Golf Academy and the golf resort, where it is used for irrigation. 

“We made this decision 18 months ago,” explains Franck Riboud, Honorary President of the Danone Group, which also owns the Evian Golf Resort. “We wanted freedom, and now we have it.” When Riboud speaks of freedom, he is referring to the increasingly strict French regulations governing the use of groundwater for irrigating sports fields. 

By installing a completely closed-loop system—which ensures full self-sufficiency for the golf courses—the golf club is no longer dependent on government regulations.

Fotos: The Amundi Evian Championship /Philippe Millereau, Petra Himmel
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The overall project is called “REUT” (Réutilisation des Eaux Usées Traitées)
At the Amundi Evian Championship meadows create ha At the Amundi Evian Championship meadows create habitats for insects between the playing area. This is the backdrop of hole No. 18.
This is history: A winner's cheque worth 1,950.000 This is history: A winner's cheque worth 1,950.0000 US dollars for Hae-Ran Ryu. The KPMG Women's PGA Championship has made a statement: Equal pay and gender equality are relevant topics in golf. 

Yes, there are still differences between the payouts for male and female golfers, but especially at the Majors, the gaps are closing. The KPMG Women's PGA Championship is the most recent striking example.

🔹 For the 2026 season, the prize money for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship has surged to $13.1 million. For context, the purse was just $10.4 million in 2025.

🔹 Narrowing the Divide: The men's PGA Championship currently sits at $20.5 million. While a gap still exists, it is shrinking at a record pace. At $13.1 million, the pay gap has been reduced to approximately 1.56x.

🔹 Equality by Exception: Unlike the regular tour, where the structural gap remains wider, these Majors are closing the gap massively.  The Amundi Evian Championship has also increased the prize money to $ 9,1 million. 

#Golf #KPMGWomensPGA #PGAChampionship #SportsBusiness #EqualPay #Leadership #LPGA #GenderEquality #womeningolf #femalegolfer #golf #prizemoney #golfsustainable

Foto: Scott Taetsch/PGA of America

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Prepared for extreme heat? Here’s what’s really ha Prepared for extreme heat? Here’s what’s really happening out here - some personal impressions from the last days in Munich: 

🤣 During my fitting session, the portable TrackMan keeps breaking down. At one point, we’re cooling it down with a wet towel just to get through. Poor thing. 

😉 The early morning round starts at 6:30. The temperature is perfect, and the course is surprisingly busy. But once you finish, don’t expect coffee—like always, the club restaurant doesn’t open until ten.

😅 Wednesday’s tournament? The organisers wisely moved the start-up to 11 am instead of noon. That hour makes really all the difference in beating the heat.

🙁 The club secretary’s phone won’t stop ringing with buggy requests. The only snag: most of the clubs don't have enough buggies to go around.

😩 Water stations on the course are another story. On most courses, you only find a refill station after nine holes. If you want more, you’d better pack an extra bottle or two. 

Conclusion: Extreme heat isn't just a health issue but also a management question. Clubs in cooler countries, which aren't used to heat,  have to adapt to different playing times and consumer needs in the future.
 Yes: This is also a business opportunity. 

📷 Generated by AI

#golf #golfmanagement #transformation #adaptation #extremeheat #golfer #golfinglife #golfclub #extremeheat #golfplatz
What happens when world-class links golf meets a p What happens when world-class links golf meets a perfectly closed ecological cycle? 🌿⛳️🌊

At Prince’s Golf Club on the Kent coast, they aren't just maintaining a stunning 27-hole Open Qualifying course—they are developing new dune habitats. 

Course Manager Aaron Launchbury and his team excavate and reuse sand directly from the site. By removing invasive species, they create moist microhabitats in the winter and nutrient-poor havens in the summer. The result? An ecosystem where 100 of their 134 hectares are reserved entirely for nature, welcoming rare orchids and specialized wildlife. 🌸🦅

👉 Link in the first comment: Read the full story on Golf Sustainable!
📺 Watch the breakdown: Head over to our YouTube channel for more expert insights on the future of sustainable golf, and make sure to subscribe!
Fotos: Prince's Golf Club, Petra Himmel
#golfinengland #linksgolf #greatgolfcourses #golfsustainable #sustainablegolf #naturalengland #golfandnature #golf #golfclub #golftravel
Is your golf course ready for the climate of tomor Is your golf course ready for the climate of tomorrow? 🌡️⛳️ TV weather expert Karsten Schwanke shares a clear forecast – and concrete solutions.

In an exclusive interview with leading sustainability consultant and golf strategist Petra Himmel, Schwanke breaks down exactly what changing weather patterns mean for the sport. With 2027 projected to be the hottest year on record globally, the DACH region needs to prepare for a Mediterranean climate: significantly drier summers, more intense thunderstorms, and much higher evaporation rates.

For regions like the Berlin area , which are already experiencing enormous drought stress, it is high time to act. Schwanke strongly warns against letting drainage water simply flow into the sewage system – calling it the "greatest sin." Instead, clubs need intelligent water retention strategies, fully in the spirit of the Sponge City concept, to capture heavy winter rainfall in storage ponds for the dry months. Furthermore, we must protect existing, often older tree populations from unprecedented heat.

The good news? The solutions for climate adaptation are already here; we just need to implement them much faster. 🌍💧

Read the full interview on Golf Sustainable to find out how to future-proof your course. Link in bio! 🔗

Foto: Ralf Wilschewski

#GolfSustainable #ClimateAdaptation #WaterManagement #SpongeCity #Greenkeeping #SustainableGolf #KarstenSchwanke #FutureOfGolf #GolfCourseManagement #GolfStrategy
Get on your bike for the Solheim Cup 😃 With fewer Get on your bike for the Solheim Cup 😃

With fewer than 90 days to go until the 2026 Solheim Cup, European PING Junior Solheim Cup Captain and Solheim Cup Vice Captain Anne van Dam completed the fan cycle route today in The Netherlands.

The Dutch star is back on home soil this week for the Dutch Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour (LET) taking place at Goyer Golf & Country Club .
Get on your bike for the Solheim Cup

Van  Dam cycled from ’s-Hertogenbosch (known as Den Bosch) station to Bernardus Golf alongside Eva-Lotta Strömlid, Head of Client Partnerships at the LET, to replicate the scenic 9km route that fans will be completing in September.

Van Dam said: “As we get closer to the 2026 Solheim Cup, it’s great to be back in the Netherlands this week and to visit Bernardus. Cycling is such a key part of Dutch culture, I love being on my bike and I hope fans will take the option to cycle to Bernardus from Den Bosch station. It’s going to be an unforgettable week, and I can’t wait to have you all there with us.”

This journey is also a follow-up ride to the Road to Bernardus, which saw Strömlid complete a 1,000km journey from her home in Sweden to Bernardus Golf to mark one year until the 2026 Solheim Cup and showcase smarter eco-friendly travel options, as part of the LET Sustainability Initiative (LETSI).

#sustainabletravel #golfsustainable #SustainableGolf #SolheimCup #Bernardus #fantravel #sustainableevents
🏌️‍♀️ Elite Sports and Climate Action – An Unsolva 🏌️‍♀️ Elite Sports and Climate Action – An Unsolvable Conflict? 🌍

"I see myself as a bridge builder," says German professional golfer Celina Sattelkau in her new interview with Golf Sustainable. As an EcoAthlete she proves that high-performance golf and environmental awareness don't have to be a contradiction. 🌱

From offsetting her travel emissions through wind power projects in India to driving an EV on the Ladies European Tour – Celina is leading the way. But she also addresses the hard truth: our sport is already feeling the massive impacts of climate change, particularly through extreme weather. We simply can't afford to ignore this topic!

👉 Read the full, in-depth interview with fascinating insights now on golfsustainable.com! (Link in Bio 🔗)

Fotos: LET / Tristan Jones 

#GolfSustainable #NachhaltigkeitimSport #GolfundNatur #SustainableGolf #WomeninGolf #Frauengolf #Wassermanagement
Which golf club knows its carbon footprint? In gen Which golf club knows its carbon footprint? In general, the topic of the golf industry's carbon footprint is difficult, as there are few published numbers and only a few event hosts, federations, or tour officials have developed strategies to reduce their emissions. 

GC Kitzeberg in Germany is a well-known but not very big club whose board members decided to act positively: They commissioned a report from a credible external consultancy, realised that "we have to become better," and started working on the first projects. Buying some new electric mowers is one of the steps. Communication with the membership was important, but successful. 

The journey isn't finished; many projects remain for the future. But what we like is the commitment to improve. Good luck for the next steps. 
#golf #greenkeeping #golfer #co2 #carbonemissions
☀️ Golf in extreme heat is becoming the new realit ☀️ Golf in extreme heat is becoming the new reality.
Yesterday, London recorded its hottest May day ever with temperatures reaching 34.8°C — a dramatic new heat record for the British capital.

For golfers, greenkeepers and wildlife on the course, rising heat means much more than just “summer weather”:
🏌️ Increased health risks for players
🌱 Heat stress and drought damage on turf
🐝 Pressure on biodiversity and ecosystems

Our latest article explores how climate change is already reshaping golf — and why adaptation is becoming essential for the future of the game.

Read more via Golf Sustainable

#Golf #ClimateChange #Sustainability #GolfCourseManagement #Heatwave #London #GolfSustainable #SportsAndClimate #Greenkeeping #ExtremeHeat #Biodiversity #SustainableGolf
One glance across the fairway, and it’s clear: Nat One glance across the fairway, and it’s clear: Nature thrives here! 🌿✨

GC Feldafing, situated in historic Lennè Park,  beautifully demonstrates that golf courses are far more than just sports venues—they are intricate mosaics of vital ecosystems. What looks like a pristine playing surface at first glance is actually a network of crucial habitats:

🪵 Deadwood providing shelter for insects & small mammals
🦅 Perches designed for birds of prey
🌸 Species-rich meadows bustling with pollinators
💧 Natural waterways serving as thriving aquatic habitats
🌳 And the ultimate highlight: A true natural monument – the majestic oak tree!

Today, sustainability and modern golf course management go hand in hand. Want to bring this expertise to your home club? The Golf Sustainable Academy offers webinars for free 🎓⛳️

🔗 Link to the Academy & website is waiting for you in our bio! (@golfsustainable)

What does your home course look like? Do you have designated eco-zones or natural monuments on your fairways? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

#golfsustainable #biodiversity #golfing #sustainability #greenkeeping #naturelovers #sustainablegolf #growthegame #ecoheritage #biotope #creatureconservation #gcfeldafing #reels
🌿✨ **Bois d’Arlon – Europe’s Living Lab for Next-G 🌿✨ **Bois d’Arlon – Europe’s Living Lab for Next-Gen Golf Resorts** ✨🌿

Nestled across 220 hectares of untouched nature in Belgian Luxembourg, the Bois d’Arlon Golf & Resort is more than just a golf destination – it is emerging as a future blueprint for sustainable, high-end golf resorts in Europe.

We visited the project, which was opened in 2024, to talk with the greenkeeping team and the investor Robert Schintgen about their vision of a high-end golf resort in Wallonie, where pesticides aren't allowed, and the rules for irrigation only allowed the use of collected rainwater and recycled water from the hotel. 

With two distinct courses – a challenging 18-hole Heathland layout and a scenic 9-hole Parkland course – the resort combines **world-class design, biodiversity-rich landscapes, and year-round playability on sandy soil**. The vision blends sport and nature seamlessly, creating an immersive experience for golfers of all levels. ⛳🌱 

But Bois d’Arlon goes far beyond golf. The 4-star château hotel with 64 rooms, spa, restaurant, and event spaces positions the estate as a **fully integrated luxury ecosystem** where hospitality, wellness, and outdoor sports meet. 🏨🌳

What makes it stand out is its positioning as a future laboratory for sustainable resort development – demonstrating how modern golf destinations can evolve with nature rather than against it, while still delivering premium guest experiences.

Bois d’Arlon isn’t just a resort. It’s a model for how European golf destinations can redefine luxury through sustainability, landscape design, and long-term environmental thinking.

📍 Belgium | Luxembourg province
⛳ Golf | 🌿 Nature | 🏨 Luxury | ♻️ Sustainability

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What happens when a golf club completely stops usi What happens when a golf club completely stops using fungicides over the winter? 🚫🍄 The result might surprise you.
With pesticide regulations tightening across Europe (including strict bans in Switzerland, France, and Belgium), the question for greenkeepers is no longer if chemical restrictions are coming, but when.

Michael Scheffold, Head Greenkeeper at GC Wörthsee (Germany), decided to do a real-world test run. This past winter, he completely dispensed with fungicides on his greens to see how they would react.

The verdict? Better than expected! Despite a little more snow mold, the greens recovered beautifully and by mid-May, they were almost as good as usual. 🌿

This success didn't happen by accident. It is the result of years of prioritizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and mechanical measures to build robust, naturally resilient soil and grass. Supported fully by Club Managing Director Sven Hilgenberg, GC Wörthsee is actively future-proofing its course.

Proactive greenkeeping beats waiting for the ban! 📈⛳️

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Foto: Nicolas Martin Beaumont

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🚨 What does Donald Trump's new ballroom have to do 🚨 What does Donald Trump's new ballroom have to do with the environmental problems of East Potomac Golf Links? 

A growing environmental controversy is unfolding at East Potomac Golf Links: according to reports by the New York Times and the U.S. National Park Service, thousands of cubic meters of soil and construction debris from the demolition work at the White House East Wing were deposited on the public golf course — including material reportedly contaminated with lead, chromium, pesticides, and other hazardous substances. 

The site is planned to become part of a future championship golf course redevelopment. Environmental groups and local residents, however, are raising serious concerns about potential impacts on ecosystems, waterways, and public access to one of Washington’s most historic municipal golf facilities. 

What makes the case especially sensitive: the golf course sits directly along the Potomac River and has long served as an accessible public space for golfers, walkers, and families alike. Critics warn the project could come at a high environmental and social cost. 

💬 The story is another reminder of how closely golf, urban development, and environmental responsibility are connected — and why transparency and sustainable land management matter for the future of the game.

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Mauritius, the island in the Indian Ocean, is firs Mauritius, the island in the Indian Ocean, is first and foremost a dream destination for many golfers. For Philippe Espitalier-Noël, who, as CEO of the ER Group, is also responsible for major golf destinations such as Beachcomber and Heritage Resorts, among others, this dream destination is extreme pressure. A recent report by the World Bank Group on climate and development on the island of Mauritius entitled CCDR has prompted him to call for significant changes in the direction of tourism on the island.

Read the whole interview on https://golfsustainable.com. Link in the first comment
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Copernicus has published the European State of the Copernicus has published the European State of the Climate Report. The golf industry must learn from data and scientific research, as outdoors sports are challenged by the resulty of climate change.
New competition for Bavarian golf clubs 🌿🦋 The 'B New competition for Bavarian golf clubs 🌿🦋

The 'Blühpakt Bayern' has launched a new competition specifically for golf clubs, that have combined a biodiversity project with a successful communication idea.  This isn't just about aesthetics; it's a critical move to boost biodiversity and protect our essential insect populations on golf. 

Golf Sustainable founder, Petra Himmel:

"This competition is a great motivator. However, the real success lies in long-term strategy and understanding ecological systems. Communication is an important part of a successful biodiversity strategy. 

All information about the enrollment in the first comment. 

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Burgenland in Austria is now the first region to b Burgenland in Austria is now the first region to be certified with the Austrian Environmental Label.
International Day of Orchards. There are so many o International Day of Orchards. There are so many orchards and fruit trees on golf courses. As an important habitat for insects, birds and even bats, they are so much more than just a wonderful aesthetic element for our sport. 
#golf #golfsustainable #biodiversity #orachards #streuobstwiese #
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Yes, the Masters Tournament and Augusta National G Yes, the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club are all about exclusivity. But it is important to realise that the whole town of Augusta has to agree with this concept and tradition. 

There is a huge economic value that comes with the tournament week, but there are other soft factors that secure the acceptance of The Masters in the town. 

The renovation of the municipal course at The Patch, plus the opening of The Loop at The Patch, is good news for the local community. Affordable, good golf is important to grow the game. Here, the Masters Charity Funds, First Tee of Augusta, and Augusta Technical College have teamed up to finance this important project. 
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