GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf

Last month, our Founder and Executive Director Jonathan Smith, featured on the Golf Sustainability Podcast with John Failla 💚 ⛳ John is doing some great work, bringing many of the golf industry’s voices together to explore perspectives, highlight solutions and promote leadership examples. Listen to the podcast below 🎧 👇 #SustainableGolf

Following Sustainable Golf Week, it is inspiring to reflect on how golf is not just a game but also a force for good. From supporting local communities to promoting environmental responsibility, golf continues to make a positive impact around the world. This year highlighted the many ways golf contributes to sustainability, including promoting eco-friendly practices, supporting local economies, and fostering connections through sport. Let's keep the momentum going as we work together to create a more sustainable future for the sport! Discover more about how Sustainable Golf Week showcased #GolfForCommunities below 🤝 💚

GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf Founder and Executive Director, Jonathan Smith, will be speaking at the NGCOA Canada Conference tomorrow! 🎤 As part of the fireside chat on Wednesday 20th November at 8am - 9:15am, Jonathan will share how GEO's international presence is reshaping golf's environmental impact and how GEO Certification is transforming golf courses, strengthening golf's global image as an industry leader. National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) #SustainableGolf

The team at the Foundation are looking forward to attending the NGCOA Canada Golf Business Conference & Trade Show in Calgary this week! Our Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Alan Grant, will be on hand to provide on-the-ground support at Booth 2000 on the tradeshow floor. Stop by to say hello! 👋 #SustainableGolf National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)

On the final day of #SustainableGolfWeek, we are proud to highlight the powerful role golf course play in connecting nature and communities. From habitat restoration to supporting local biodiversity, golf courses are becoming hubs of environmental responsibility and social impact. In our latest article, we explore how golf can serve as a platform for both environmental and community engagement. Golf's unique ability to blend nature with the sport creates opportunities for collaboration and positive change, whether it's through rewilding projects, sustainable turf management, or providing green spaces for the public. Discover the full article below ⛳ 🌍 #GolfForCommunities

As we celebrate #SustainableGolfWeek, it's inspiring to see how golf courses around the world are not only focusing on environmental sustainability but also strengthening their role in local communities. Discover our latest article by Tyler Annan on how developing community connections can help golf courses become hubs for environmental awareness, social engagement, and economic development. It's about creating lasting relationships that go beyond the game and contribute to a more sustainable future 💚 🤝 Read the article below 👇 #GolfForCommunities

Generating Shared Value for People & the Planet 🌏 The future of golf lies in its ability to create shared value - where people, communities, and the planet all thrive together. In our #SustainableGolfWeek article, we explore how the sport not only can enhance its own sustainability efforts but also drive broader social and environmental benefits. From fostering partnerships with local communities to integrating sustainable practices at every level of the game, golf has a unique opportunity to lead the way in creating a healthier, more sustainable world ⛳ 🌿 Read more below 👇 #GolfForCommunities

We are halfway through #SustainableGolfWeek and are loving the stories so far 🌍 💚 We are excited to spotlight the "Choose Confidence" school programme that is inspiring the next generation of golfers to think sustainably both on and off the course at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. This initiative not only promotes youth engagement in golf but also teaches valuable lessons about sustainability and the environment. Learn more about the programme below 👇 #GolfForCommunities

🌍⛳️ Golf Courses: Key Players in Sustainability 🌱 Jonathan Smith, Founder and Executive Director of GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, recently joined the Growing Golf podcast to discuss the important role golf courses can play in tackling today’s environmental challenges. During #SustainableGolfWeek, he highlighted: ✅ How golf courses can drive nature restoration and reduce carbon emissions ✅ Strengthening local community connections ✅ Simple steps golf clubs can take to kickstart their sustainability efforts It's clear that golf courses aren’t just about the game—they can be powerful assets for environmental impact and social value. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ePhsYc8u #SustainableGolf #GolfForCommunities

The future of golf is sustainable, both for the environment and for the communities it touches 🌍 ⛳ In the article "Generating Shared Value for the People and the Planet", we explore how the golf industry is increasingly focused on creating shared value through sustainable practices. From reducing environmental footprints to fostering partnerships that benefit both people and nature, there's real momentum behind positive change in golf. Read how the golf industry is leading the way in sustainability and discover the opportunities for innovation and collaboration in this exciting space 👇 #SustainableGolf #GolfForCommunities