| September 2007 |
| EFGE: An Environmental Voice for European Golf |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
 In only two years the European Forum for Golf and Environment (EFGE) has established itself as a vital component of European golf’s long term health and development. Read More... |
| EGA Environmental Projects |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
 Earlier this year, the European Golf Association (EGA) agreed to work with Golf Environment Europe on a series of environmental projects. So far these have included the development of new "golf course" section of the EGA website and the drafting of an environmental policy for the organisation. Read More... |
| Pan-European Golf Bodies Meet at Carnoustie |
| Edited by Golf Environment Europe |
At an informal meeting during the 2007 Open at Carnoustie, representatives of organisations relating to all aspects of the sport debated how best to develop golf in Europe and ‘move forward’ areas of potential growth. Read More... |
| R&A Open Championship Round-Up |
| Steve Isaac, The R&A |
 The challenging closing holes of the Championship Links at Carnoustie produced a most exciting finish to this year’s Open Championship. Irishman, Padraig Harrington, claimed the Claret Jug after a four hole play-off with Sergio Garcia. Read More... |
| Aquatrols Support Environmental Projects in European Golf |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe; Demie Moore, Aquatrols Ltd |
 Aquatrols has become the third Technical Supporter of Golf Environment Europe and sponsor of GEE’s Environmental Innovation and Technology Network. Read More... |
| The Future of the Golf Business |
| Lodewijk Klootwijk, European Golf Course Owners Association |
 Following the success of last years inaugural event, the European Golf Business Conference returns to Amsterdam in November 2007. Naturally, sustainability in the industry will be a prominent theme. Read More... |
| Biodiversity projects emerge from ‘Green’ Ryder Cup |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
 The 2006 Ryder Cup, held at The K Club in Dublin, was a tremendous success - perhaps the sporting highlight of the year. It was a showcase for all that is good in golf - sportsmanship, integrity and passion. Read More... |
| French Biodiversity Convention |
| Edited by Golf Environment Europe |
 The French Golf Federation and French National Museum of Natural History have recently established an agreement to undertake comprehensive ecological surveys of Le Golf National and a number of other courses around France in coming years. Read More... |
| Valderrama Environment Sessions '07 |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
 Once again Valderrama, and the Volvo Masters, is the focal point for a review of environmental programmes supported by the European Tour. Read More... |
| Features |
| ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification |
| David Withers, Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd |
 Back in 2002, Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, the Ipswich based turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, became the first company within the turf care industry to attain ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management. Read More... |
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