St Andrews, Scotland: Greenkeepers and golf club managers now have an opportunity to influence The R&A’s Golf Course 2030 programme through a survey designed to identify drivers and needs for future sustainable turf management. 

Golf Course 2030 aims to help golf courses to mitigate the impact of climate change, resource constraints and regulation on course condition and playability, according to John Kemp, The R&A GC2030 Project Manager.

It promotes sustainable golf course management practices to ensure the best possible playing conditions for golfers.

Kemp said: “As part of the on-going development of Golf Course 2030, we need views and feedback from industry stakeholders to assess the impact of what has been offered by the project so far and what is required for the future.

“That will ensure it continues to provide practical support to course mangers and clubs.

“Golf Course 2030 supports golf facilities, greenkeepers and industry advisors with essential information to make more informed everyday business decisions on how they manage their turf.

“It is essential that we identify how useful the guidance and resources provided by Golf Course 2030 have been, as well as their influence in helping golf courses and turf managers to make necessary changes in their practices and identifying future needs to inform business development.”

*Greenkeepers and golf course managers can take the five-minute survey here.