The European Golf Association Golf Course Committee

The EGA Golf Course Committee (EGA GCC) was formed in November 2008. Its purpose is to present a single European voice to the EU, representing the game of golf, on environmental matters to build relationships with appropriate contacts in Brussels.

The Committee anticipates and provides advice on EU legislation which may affect golf courses in Europe to the national associations who are members of the European organisations represented on the Committee to raise awareness and encourage appropriate action at national and local levels.

For more information on the work the committee have been doing please visit these websites europeangolf.eu and whatisgolf.eu

The Committee is comprised of the following organisations:

• European Golf Association
• European Golf Course Owners Association
• European Institute of Golf Course Architects
• Federation of European Golf Greenkeeper Associations
• PGA European Tour
• Professional Golf Associations of Europe
• Club Managers Association of Europe
• The R&A

The following documents are available for download:

• EU Water Directive
• EU Biodiversity Directive
• 10-step Bio-diversity Guidelines
• Engaging Locally in Pesticide Action Plans
• EU Pesticides Directives Fact Sheet
• Engaging locally in EU River Basin Management

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