Green up your golf club: 6 Sustainable tips for golf clubs
It's time to putt our way to a course that's both good for golf members and the planet!
Why go eco-friendly? Thinking beyond just saving the planet (although that's pretty important), sustainable practices can actually slash your energy and water bills, making your course a green machine (in more ways than one!). Plus, a healthy course means a happier habitat for local plants and animals.
Ready to tee off on sustainability? Here are our 6 top tips:
Club together! Share easy to do tips with your members. Think reusable water bottles (say goodbye to plastic!), opting for sustainable golf gear made from eco-friendly materials, walking the course or carpooling to the club.
H2Oh Yeah! Water conservation is a must. Upgrade those sprinklers to smart systems that use real-time data to quench the course's thirst, not drown it. Plant native plants and drought-resistant grass to reduce water usage.
Plant Native. Native flora is the par-fect addition to a golf club’s landscape, they require less water, fertiliser, and pesticides, so your course can look good and do good. Plus, they create a haven for all sorts of wildlife.
Think Organic. Less is more. Use chemical inputs strategically and explore organic alternatives to keep disease at bay. Remember, healthy soil means a healthy course – test it regularly to give it exactly what it needs.
Green Your Machine. Team up with Zellar and GMG to bring green technology like solar panels and EV charging points to your club. And with Zellar's handy checklists, saving energy is as simple as flipping off a light switch.️
Watch Your Waste Line. Reduce, reuse, recycle! Conduct a waste audit to see what's being binned and find ways to give it a second life. Maybe those extra ingredients can be repurposed into club house treats?
Feeling inspired? Zellar has a variety of golf-specific tips to make your course a sustainability champion and can help you build a climate action plan to slash costs and emissions. Through Zellar's partnership with England Golf, affiliated golf clubs can now enjoy a 10% discount on a one-year Zellar licence – valued at £299*. To claim your 10% discount, sign up here and use the discount code EGC10. Find out more at zellar.com/england-golf
*10% discount applicable for first year of your Zellar subscription. All applicants must be officially affiliated to England Golf.