Ep 119: Golf's Most Important Word: Sustainability
Golf faces multiple problems but among its most serious is the perception that it is an environmentally irresponsible use of land. While the game can - and is - improving in this area it is important golfers and non-golfers alike are aware of the message. Sam Thomas of the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf joins the pod to talk Sustainable Golf Week and the game's future.
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Show Notes
Golf faces multiple problems but among its most serious is the perception that it is an environmentally irresponsible use of land. While the game can - and is - improving in this area it is important golfers and non-golfers alike are aware of the message. Sam Thomas of the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf joins the pod to talk Sustainable Golf Week and the game's future.
Links mentioned on this episode:
GEO Foundation Sustainable Golf Website
https://sustainable.golf
Sustainable Golf Week
https://sustainable.golf/sustainablegolfweek/
Morri on Sustainable Golf Week
https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/feature/morri-time-to-be-proactive-to-protect-our-pastime-586011
Monina Gilbey Biodiversity Manager, Glenelg GC on The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast
https://anchor.fm/thegolfinggreenkeeper/episodes/EP-69-Sustainable-Golf---Monina-Gilbey-Biodiversity-Manager---Glenelg-Golf-Club-e1naqj3
Problematic Golf Industry article calling for an end to ‘Firm & Fast’!?
https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/firm-fast-golf-conditions-tough/
Unrelated to previous article, Adrian Logue on the Firm & Fast Golf Podcast
https://firmandfastgolfpodcast.fireside.fm/16