The R&A has published a guide on how to use use restricted areas of land for golf course development. EIGCA provided support and assistance with technical information and case studies of members' projects.
The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service expands into Europe in partnership with SURTEC
The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service has agreed a strategic partnership with SURTEC – a multi-disciplinary agronomy team offering consultancy across the maintenance and development of golf courses – to expand its operations in Europe, with Spain and Portugal regions now benefiting from its expertise.
The role of golf course architects in golf and biodiversity
Golf course architecture is increasingly focused on environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation, spurred by initiatives such as the Sustainable Design Leader in Golf Course Architecture certification, jointly developed by the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) and GEO Foundation.
EIGCA President, Caspar Grauballe, represented the Institute at the R&A's Biodiversity Seminar. ATtendees came from the leading golf organisations in Europe and Africa.
Golf Course 2030 – Priorities and Pressures for Golf Course Design
In 2019, The R&A launched Golf Course 2030 – an initiative to bring together the industry and address the threats and opportunities facing golf courses now and in the future.
In 2020 this was followed by the awarding of projects across topics as diverse as integrated management of turf, aggregate use in golf courses and sustainable water management.