News: Network

News: Network

Read Network news articles about developments in the world of golf that have a direct impact on Greener Golf’s work

Please send any news stories of interest to info@greenergolf.co.uk

Greener Golf Network Conference Ullesthorpe Golf Club | 17th Feb 2026

The Green Golf Network annual conference in 2026 was another lovely event and our largest conference yet.

England Golf’s Sustainability Drive 2025–2030: What Does It Mean for You and Your Golf Club?

England Golf’s Sustainability Drive 2025–2030 challenges both clubs and individual golfers to adopt a whole-sport approach to sustainability, focusing on action planning and accountability across water, energy, and nature.

England Golf: New Team Launches Sustainability Drive 2025-2030

England Golf have recently appointed a new sustainability team.

SPRING CONFERENCE 2026

The Greener Golf Network are thrilled to invite you to our 6th Annual Conference on 17 February 2026, at Ullesthorpe Court Golf Club. We’re delighted to be joined by a host of guest speakers covering a variety of topics, including the important and currently hot topic of WATER and imminent future restrictions by water companies on golf clubs.
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GreenerGolf Warwickshire Branch Forum: 10th Nov 2025

The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club are proud to host the 4th Warwickshire Branch Forum of the GreenerGolf Network.

Cosby Golf Club Site Visit

We held our 5th conference on 18th February 2025, hosted at Ullesthorpe Court golf club. This year's focus was on Practical Sustainability and how golf courses can manage their resources effectively and efficiently to positively contribute to the natural environment.

GGN News Story: MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE

The LOCAL NATURE RECOVERY STRATEGY (LNRS) – Making Space for Nature - for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland is to be launched at an event at Brooksby Hall on the morning of Tuesday 8th July.

Making Golf Clubs Greener – The Decarbonisation Net Zero (DNZ) Programme

Golf clubs, encompassing both the clubhouse and the course, have significant energy consumption across various areas, including clubhouse operations, greenkeeping machinery, irrigation, and charging electric carts.

Invitation to Nature Links Seminar – Biodiversity in Sussex Golf

Brighton and Hove Golf Club is pleased to invite you to our Nature Links seminar on action being taken by Sussex golf clubs to support nature and help address the biodiversity crisis.

The Greener Golf Network Annual Conference

We held our 5th conference on 18th February 2025, hosted at Ullesthorpe Court golf club. This year's focus was on Practical Sustainability and how golf courses can manage their resources effectively and efficiently to positively contribute to the natural environment.

Rushcliffe Golf Club: Is this the most nature-rich golf course in Nottinghamshire?!

Since the Greener Golf project began in Leicestershire and Rutland, we have been well-supported by our local wildlife trust, the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT). Indeed, establishing a strong collaboration was integral to the way we wished to develop.

England Golf Sustainability Conference at Woodhall Spa

Since the Greener Golf project began in Leicestershire and Rutland, we have been well-supported by our local wildlife trust, the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT). Indeed, establishing a strong collaboration was integral to the way we wished to develop.

Greener Golf Forum February Meeting

26 February, 10AM - 12PM at Nuneaton Golf Club | CONFIRMED SPEAKERS Middlemarch: Biodiversity Netgain (BNG), Wenke Gold, Shirley GC: Natural Beekeeping and Wild Bee Habitats lan Neale, Premibuild: Water Harvesting & Golf Club Development

ULLESTHORPE CONFERENCE 8TH FEBRUARY 2024

The GreenerGolf Network’s third Spring Conference took place at Ullesthorpe Court Golf Club on 8th February 2024. Dare we say it…? Yes – it was our biggest and best yet, and will be quite hard to beat next year.

The Worm Predicament

Most people are aware of the remarkably good job earthworms do as natural soil engineers. However the casts left by two species of earthworm can be a problem for some green keepers of golf courses, bowling greens, cricket grounds and the like. This is particularly so in areas where the soil is a heavy clay.
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Greenergolf Announces Partnership with UtilityWorks to Support Golf Clubs Amid Energy Crisis

Greenergolf is delighted to announce a new partnership with UtilityWorks, a forward-thinking utilities consultant. This partnership aims to support golf clubs during the ongoing energy and cost of living crisis, providing them with innovative solutions to navigate these challenging times.

England Golf Awards 2023: ‘Sustainability Project of the Year’

We are pleased to let you know that our website was nominated for the England Golf Awards category of 'Sustainability Project of the Year'.
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R and A Golf Course 2030 Project

The Golf Course 2030 programme is the flagship sustainability project of the R and A (Royal and Ancient) itself. The aim has been to conduct research, and present high-level analysis of the factors affecting the long-term future of golf, and golf courses themselves.

Greener Golf Beedles Lake Conference, 8th February 2023

The Leicestershire and Rutland Greener Golf Group held their Winter Conference at Beedles Lake on Wednesday, 8th February.

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