GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf publishes new renovations guideline

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GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf recently released Sustainable Golf Renovations Guidelines, a new publication that includes inspiration, support and the latest examples of course improvements.

The publication aims at courses and clubs at the start of their project journey trying to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, enhance their environments, minimize the club’s impact and better connect to the community.

The publication includes a range of case studies, such as Mesa (Ariz.) Country Club, which reduced water demand by changing turf type, Golf It! in Glasgow, Scotland, which transformed from an 18-hole course to 9 holes and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, which transitioned to treated wastewater as its water source in 2020.

“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,” Sam Thomas, director at Sustainable Golf Development, said. “All contemporary course improvement projects should be fostering a stronger drive towards incorporating resilience and innovation into the golf course, for the future.”