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First Green: helping build communities
The First Green program provided an exceptional opportunity for engaging with schools, communities, and team members. During initial involvement, a group of local school students, typically aged 15 to 16, engaged in a unique learning experience on the golf course, applying the STEM approach (Science, Technology, Environment, and Math). The goal is to integrate golf into the community and illustrate the actual activities on a golf course, emphasizing the positive role golf plays in land management.
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Golf Business Canada
“We have shared a lot of interest and excitement about creating a sustainability program over the years. The GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation provides us with the opportunity to instantly jump into a tested program that focuses on measuring where we are currently at and outlining a path for improvement. We feel this is the best fit for Play Golf Calgary to not only become more sustainable but also share the journey with management, staff, and golfers,” says Slade King, COO, Play Golf Calgary, AB.
Sustainable Golf Pathway
Suite of resources, programs and tools to support and recognize leadership.
Sustainable Golf Pledge
Simple downloadable statement of commitment towards advancing sustainability in and through your facility.
Sign at sustainable.golf/pledge
OnCourse® Program
for Sustainable Golf
FREE and easy to use web-app with guidance; annual best practice self-assessments; tracking key annual data; sharing examples. Fully translated in French.
Join at getoncourse.golf
Sustainable Golf Scorecards and Carbon Report Annual reports generated from information inputted into OnCourse®. Generates graphics and insights for internal analysis and sharing with members and community. Full carbon emissions and estimated carbon sequestration elements.
Sustainable Golf Awards & Certification OnCourse® provides all information required for third party verified, full facility certification, and themed awards for nature, climate, and community.
Sustainable Golf Pledge
Start by making the pledge. NGCOA Canada, CGSA and GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation have teamed up to provide this for all clubs to sign and demonstrate a commitment to play their part.
Underpinned by Sustainable Golf Framework and Standards