Next time you are out on the greens, think about whether your own actions are "green." Here are some easy suggestions on what you can do to help the environment:
Replace all divots.
Walk the course instead
of using a golf cart.
If you do use a golf
cart, keep your cart on the designated path.
Urge your golf course
to replace its carts with electric-powered ones, which greatly reduce
both air pollution and noise pollution.
Carry your trash with
you until a waste container is available.
Recycle glass, aluminum,
and plastic on the golf course.
If your course doesnít
have its own recycling program, urge them to start one.
Adhere to local rules
that may restrict access to environmentally sensitive areas on a golf
course.
Buy recyclable products
(e.g., biodegradable golf tees).
Accept the natural
limitations and variations of turfgrass plants growing in a natural environment.
(e.g., brown patches, thinning, loss of color).
Be willing to play on
brown grass during periods of low rainfall.
Patronize courses
that are environmentally friendly.
Recognize that golf courses
are managed land areas that should complement the natural environment.
Respect environmentally
sensitive areas of the course.
Support golf course management
decisions that protect or enhance the environment and encourage the development
of environmental conservation plans.
Support maintenance
practices that protect wildlife and natural habitat.
Encourage maintenance
practices that promote the long-range health of the turf and support environmental
objectives. Such practices include aerification, reduced fertilization,
limited play on sensitive turf areas, reduced watering, etc.
Commit to long-range
conservation efforts (e.g. efficient water use, integrated pest management,
etc.) on the golf course and at home.
Support research and
education programs that expand our understanding of the relationship between
golf and the environment.
Take pride in environmentally
sensitive courses.
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