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 Annual Conference

The Greener Golf Network Annual Conference will be on Tuesday, 18TH February 2025 at Ullesthorpe Court Golf Club in Leicestershire.

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.

Launch of Warwickshire Greener Golf Forum

Shirley Golf Club was the venue for the launch of the Warwickshire Greener Golf Forum on 16th July 2024.

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'.
Winter at Charnwood Forest GC

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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Our Steering Group met this morning for the first meeting of the year to discuss our upcoming Greener Golf Conference in Feb and planning for the year ahead. Lots of exciting things in the pipeline! ... See MoreSee Less
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We're really excited to see Leicestershire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy published and will be providing a response to their consultation.Our Network of golf clubs have a key role to play in helping to improve biodiversity across the county and bring together partners to collaborate on nature-focused projects ⛳️🌿🦉Take a few minutes today ⏰ to have your say on the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland 💚 . You can read more, and find the survey here: orlo.uk/7tPcs #makingspacefornature ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. We're looking forward to 2025 with some exciting projects in the pipeline ⛳️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🦉🦉🦉we love owls here at GGN so are excited to share this story about a baby tawny owl release at Nevill Golf Club greenergolf.co.uk/baby-tawny-owl-release-at-the-nevill-golf-club/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating sustainability with The Woodland Cup at Nevill Golf Club Tunbridge Wellsgreenergolf.co.uk/the-woodland-cup-a-new-trophy-highlighting-sustainability-at-nevill-golf-club/ ... See MoreSee Less
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