Sustainable Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

“We all live downstream” is one of the mottos of Mr. Jonny Morris, the Founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops. 

Bubba Wright lets this motto serve as the north star for everything he does as the Director of Agronomy at Big Cedar Lodge. 

Whether it's by reducing its footprint or providing habitats for wildlife, Big Cedar Lodge strives to leave everything better than they found it. They’re achieving this by using organic fertilizers, installing new water systems to conserve water, and making sure their courses are Audubon-certified.

Bubba shares his heart for conservation and passion for cultivating a strong culture in this conversation on the Golf Sustainability podcast. 

Topics covered:

• Bubba’s career journey to his current role at Big Cedar Lodge [1:20–4:42] 
• The history of Big Cedar Lodge [4:43–6:31] 
• The Big Cedar Lodge philosophy around conservation and sustainability [6:32–13:43] 
• Their relationship with the National Audubon Society and other partners [13:44] 
• The technology that’s being developed to advance sustainability [19:03] 
• Getting to know Bubba Wright on a personal level [22:51] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• The National Audubon Society
• John Deere
• Rainbird
• Environmental Works
• Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

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• Big Cedar Lodge Golf

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