News - September '07
The EFSG: An Environmental Voice for European Golf
Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe
In only two years the European Forum for Sustainable Golf (EFSG) has established itself as a vital component of European golf’s long term health and development ....More
EGA Environmental Projects
Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe
Earlier this year, the European Golf Association (EGA) agreed to work with Golf Environment Europe (GEE) on a series of environmental projects ....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 ....More
The Open Championship 2007
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 ....More
Aquatrols Supporting 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. In so doing, Aquatrols sets out its commitment to support environmental education and information exchange within and beyond European golf ....More
The Future of the Golf Business
Lodewijk Klootwijk, European Golf Course Owners Association
Following the success of last years inaugural event and positive feedback from delegates, the European Golf Business Conference will return to Amsterdam in November 2007 and is now firmly established on the golf calendar ....More
Irish Biodiversity Benefits 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 ....More
French Biodiversity Convention
Translated and 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 ....More
[Feature] 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 ....More
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