The widely held view that golf is elitist and wastefully consumes an excessive share of natural resources is one of the greatest barriers to the game's growth. In this special feature, GEO's Chief Executive Jonathan Smith presents an objective, strategic appraisal of golf's path towards a more sustainable future.
The 2010 Ryder Cup, to be held at The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales from October 1st to 3rd 2010, is on target to showcase new standards in the sustainability of golf events.
The Golf Environment Organisation launched its highly anticipated new website, featuring the GEO Certification system, at the European Tour's BMW PGA Championship.
Forsgårdens Golfklubb and Ljunghusens Golfklubb, both of Sweden, are the first two golf facilities anywhere in the world to achieve GEO Certified status.
GEO's European Golf Partners convened in Scotland recently to consolidate a shared positive vision for sustainable golf and drive forward environmental programmes.
Thanks to GEO's newest patron, visitors to the site can now enjoy a world tour of stunning golf landscapes as they navigate the Internet’s most user-friendly golf and environment resource.
The Swedish Golf Federation has concluded a series of workshops that successfully introduced member clubs across the country to the all-new GEO Certification programme.