Benefits of Sustainable Golf Development!
The game of golf is a sport and business that is rich in tradition and value. Golf facilities and their leaders should continue to hold high standards of performance as pillars within their communities. The sustainability agenda represents a huge opportunity for successful long-term golf facility management and should be embraced for the way it can drive business performance, golf course profile and profit. A sustainability philosophy will position facilities and industry proactively and will help address environmental issues and regulatory pressures. Generally recognized sustainability values and benefits include: • Realized direct cost savings . • Pollution prevention. • Water quality protection. • Water conservation techniques. • Wildlife and habitat enhancement . • Education and outreach. • Increased customer loyalty and attraction. • Reduced risk and increase positive returns. • Utilize risk management assessment and practices. • Optimize irrigated turfgrass areas. • Incorpo