Audubon International honors 30-, 20-, 10-year certified courses

Audubon International is honoring 40 courses across the United States and around the world that have attained Audubon Certified Sanctuary Program for Golf status for 10, 20, and 30 years.

Every year, Audubon International recognizes member courses that reach these impressive milestones, awarding plaques to those at the 30- and 20-year levels, and certificates to those at the 10-year level.

“These 40 honorees for 2023 continue an important, longstanding tradition at Audubon International,” CEO Christine Kane said. “They also set a high bar for sustainability practices and stewardship culture that all our members strive to clear the moment they take on the ACSP challenge. Seeing these courses’ dedication in action with every passing year is truly inspiring and proof positive that we are helping golf facilities of all kinds lead the way to a more environmentally friendly industry, for the benefit of everyone.”

Two American courses reached the 30-year mark in 2023, including the Bay Course at Kapalua Resort on the Hawaiian island of Maui and Village Links of Glen Ellyn west of Chicago.

Along with three courses in Canada and one in the Philippines, 21 American courses reached the 20-year milestone — four in California, three in Florida, two each in Massachusetts and North Carolina, and one each in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wyoming.

Fourteen courses hit the 10-year mark — a dozen in the United States and two in Canada. Colorado led the way with three courses, while California, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington notched one each.