Golf & the Environment is a partnership of the United States Golf Association, The PGA of America, and Audubon International dedicated to the game of golf and the protection and enhancement of our natural environment. Your involvement can make our partnership a winning foursome. Together with the help of other golf organizations, we are striving to foster environmental awareness, action, and positive results throughout the game.
This website is managed by Audubon International, with support from Initiative Sponsors.
Video: Audubon International at the Save the Bay Tournament
Audubon International has partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for the past three years on the Akridge Save the Bay Classic at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course. This terrific video from GCSAA.TV provides a nice overview of the 2010 event.
Tennesee State Parks Announce Latest Certified Golf Facility
Tennessee's Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke recently announced that Fall Creek State Park Golf Course has been certified by Audubon International. Tennessee is one of 30 state park systems that have embraced ecologically-beneficial practices through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf facilities and park facilities.
In support of Audubon International's Golf & the Environment Initiative, a number of organizations that own, operate, or oversee multiple golf courses have taken steps to get involved with the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP) and the Audubon Signature Program (Signature). Audubon International works with each of these organizations to support their commitment. In order to recognize those organizations that work directly with us to fulfill their environmental commitment, information about their involvement is presented below (alphabetically):
Wall Street Journal and Golf Journal columnist John Paul Newport reminds golfers why wildlife is a welcome part of the game--with Audubon International playing a key role.
