Environment

In recent years, a clear consensus has emerged that the health of the earth’s ecosystems is being degraded. In this situation, concern for the environment can no longer be considered a luxury: action has become a necessity.

Members of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects believe stewardship of the environment to be a cornerstone of our profession. In recognition of this, we have drawn up a Statement of Environmental Policy outlining the philosophy and principles which our organisation commits to support and promote. The Policy underpins the content of this web page and has guided our priorities for action as a profession.

In addressing this extremely complex global problem, we recognise the limitations of our organisation and the necessity for a partnership approach. We believe in working in close collaboration with like-minded organisations: this is realised formally through our membership of the Golf Environment Organisation’s Industry Forum (formerly the European Forum for Golf and Environment). All of our Patron organisations recognise the importance of environmental issues and work closely with us towards shared goals. We acknowledge the leadership which is provided in this area both by GEO www.golfenvironment.org and by The R&A www.randa.org, through the action programmes and guidance they continue to refine. At the same time our members embrace the responsibility to play our own part in promoting more sustainable golf development. Golf Course Architects are perhaps uniquely placed in this regard, at the heart of the development process, with both the knowledge and the contacts to make a difference.