Venice, Italy: The 2020 US Kids Golf Venice Open has been awarded GEO Certified Tournament status for the third year in a row – the first amateur event to reach this milestone recognising sustainability in golf.
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A, Mastercard and adidas are partnering to launch the Open Water Project at this week’s AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie.
Michigan, United States: Dow will serve as the Official Sustainability Resource for the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Ladies European Tour.
Sandwich, England: A unique combination of water stations and refillable water bottles from Bluewater helped The R&A avert the need for around 100,000 single-use plastic water bottles being used at The 149th Open.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi has demonstrated the strength of its commitment to sustainability, with announcements that will further accelerate action and results across a range of environmental and climate issues.
Sandwich, England: A range of low-carbon energy and transport technologies will be used in staging The 149th Open at Royal St George’s and fans attending the championship will be able to learn more in a new Sustainability Zone.
St Andrews, Scotland: Fans attending The 149th Open at Royal St George’s will be able to support a global reforestation drive in a new partnership between The R&A and Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition.
London, England: GreenClub has launched a survey which tackles the subject of environmental issues with a view to better understanding the general thinking on the topic of renewable energy at golf facilities.
New Jersey, United States: To celebrate the legacy of its outgoing Chief Executive Officer, the USGA has renamed its most impactful sustainability initiative as the Mike Davis Programme for Advancing Golf Course Management.
United Arab Emirates: Troon-managed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is celebrating momentous environmental milestones, positioning itself as a leader in enhancing, protecting, and nurturing the property and surrounding area.
Singapore: As part of its commitment to delivering a sustainable future for golf, The R&A has launched an innovative new agronomy service in Asia-Pacific.
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A’s testing facility based at Kingsbarns, incorporating Allan Robertson House and the surrounding environment, has earned another notable accolade.