Golf Sustainability | Environmental Solutions to Keep the Game of Golf Sustainable for Future Golfers
On a mission to drive positive change in the golf industry for a greener future! Host John Failla focuses on advancing the sustainability of both the environment and the game of golf for generations to come through valuable insights, meaningful connections, and inspiring stories. This passionate golfer, who has already played on 39 of the World’s Top 100 Golf Courses, brings together industry leaders and organizations: Greg Nathan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF), Graeme Beatt, the Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Ireland, Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, and many more. John and his guests are united by a shared commitment to the cause. Over the past 15 years, John has created, developed and sold two businesses focused on helping large private and public sector organizations accomplish their sustainability goals and navigate the energy transition to clean energy. Most recently, the research, digital media, events and podcasts created by John at Smart Energy Decisions have been widely recognized for their thought leadership and impact in helping large organizations achieve their sustainability goals and reduce their carbon emissions. John is leveraging his experience in corporate sustainability and his passion for golf in the development of Golf Sustainability as a resource to help accelerate adoption of best practices in environmental, social and economic sustainability within the golf industry to ensure the viability of the game for future generations. Be part of the movement for golf sustainability!
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Explaining how golf courses can be sustainable and have beautiful designs is a leading global authority on sustainable golf course design, Jason Straka, principal of Fry / Straka Global Golf Course Design.
Sustainable golf course design strives to create a course that is good for the environment, welcoming to the community, and financially sound for the long term. Jason emphasizes that these three aspects need to coexist to create truly sustainable golf courses and guides golf fans through the challenges in implementing sustainable design.
Highlighted Topics Covered
Importance of achieving carbon net zero and using sustainably sourced materials (0:00 - 0:25)
State of sustainable golf course design in different regions of the world (4:12 - 16:29)
Three-Legged Stool of Sustainability (16:30 - 26:36)
Transformation of Ambiente Golf Course in Arizona (26:37 - 27:03)
Challenges associated with implementing sustainable design in golf courses (27:04 - 30:39)
ASGCA’s efforts in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness in golf course architecture (45:50 - 49:03)
Golf Course Superintendents Association (49:08 - 52:33)
Independent verification of sustainability efforts (52:42 - 57:10)
Toro’s and Rainbird’s significant role in advancing sustainable golf course development (57:16 - 59:27)
Automation and environmentally sustainable equipment (1:00:27)
Future of environmental and sustainable design (1:03:30)
Resources
Fry / Straka Global Golf Course Design
Golf Course Scottsdale | JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa.
Home - American Society of Golf Course Architects (asgca.org)
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America | GCSAA
Golf Environment Organization | Confederation of Professional Golf (cpg.golf)
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Are you passionate about golf and want to help build a world where the sport lives on long-term? Then you need to know what golf sustainability is because environmental responsibility, social inclusiveness, and economic viability are essential for the industry's future.
Here to explain golf sustainability is Golf Sustainability’s host John Failla, a passionate golfer and sustainability expert with a background in corporate sustainability. John merges his love for golf with his deep industry knowledge to help sustain the game for future generations.
Throughout this episode, John outlines the mission for Golf Sustainability and outlines future content such as water conservation, wildlife management, waste recycling, energy management, expanding participation in the game, inclusivity, off-course concepts, and the lifeblood of the industry.
Resources
Graham Beatt
Craig Boath
Ron Dodson
Dave Barton
Join us on this journey to explore the intersection of golf and sustainability and get ready to learn how to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and the future of golf.
Subscribe to Golf Sustainability on your favorite platform and connect with us on social media. Share your thoughts and ideas for future episodes by emailing John at John@GolfSustainability.com.
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