In support of Audubon International's Golf & the Environment Initiative, a number of organizations that own, operate, or oversee multiple golf courses have reached 100% enrollment in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP). Audubon International recently updated information about the various levels of commitment of multicourse owners and operators and is happy to recognize the following (listed in alphabetical order):
- Billy Casper Golf - All 101 golf courses enrolled in ACSP; 46 certified in ACSP; 2 Signature members.
- Clublink - All 32 golf courses enrolled in ACSP; 10 certified in ACSP.
- CourseCo - All 15 golf courses enrolled in ACSP; 11 certified in ACSP.
- Marriott Corporation - All 45 golf courses enrolled in ACSP; 36 certified in ACSP.
- New York State Office of Parks & Recreation - All 25 golf courses enrolled in ACSP; 6 certified in ACSP.
- TPC Courses - All 18 golf courses enrolled in ACSP; 16 certified in ACSP.
- ValleyCrest - All 39 golf courses enrolled in ACSP; 6 certified in ACSP.
"As we approach the 20th anniversary of our Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, it's important to take the time to recognize those who have been leading the way, like the multicourse owners and operators we're highlighting today, while at the same time challenging others to take action," states Kevin Fletcher, Ph.D., Executive Director for Audubon International. "We hope a whole new group of golf course professionals, owners, managers, superintendents, as well as the companies, associations, and organizations operating in golf, will join us to protect our land, air, and water for the next twenty years."
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses is an award winning education and certification program that helps golf courses protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf. By helping people enhance the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improve efficiency, and minimize potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations, the program serves as vital resource for golf courses and there efforts to become more sustainable.
