Key Facts about golf to share as part of Earth Day (April 22)
Lawrence, Kan. (April 17, 2015) - When American writer Mark Twain pronounced that a round of golf was “a good walk spoiled,” he clearly didn’t have all the facts. Today, we know that walking a round of golf can burn more than 2,000 calories.
Here are 5 facts about golf that promote the sport and the environment as part of Earth Day April 22. Earth Week is April 20-24.
1. Golf courses are professionally managed landscapes where environmental stewardship is important – from using water and nutrients efficiently to implementing better methods of erosion control.
2. In general, the golf industry is striving to deliver firm and fast playing surfaces that are better for everyone and improve the bottom line. More than two-thirds of golf courses report that they are keeping turfgrass drier than in the past.
3. The golf industry is continually investing in research to identify drought-tolerant grasses, promote water conservation and improve best management practices.
4. Golf courses provide habitats for wildlife, including protected species.
5. Many golf courses have recycling programs to reduce and reuse.
Lawrence, Kan. (April 17, 2015) - When American writer Mark Twain pronounced that a round of golf was “a good walk spoiled,” he clearly didn’t have all the facts. Today, we know that walking a round of golf can burn more than 2,000 calories.
Here are 5 facts about golf that promote the sport and the environment as part of Earth Day April 22. Earth Week is April 20-24.
1. Golf courses are professionally managed landscapes where environmental stewardship is important – from using water and nutrients efficiently to implementing better methods of erosion control.
2. In general, the golf industry is striving to deliver firm and fast playing surfaces that are better for everyone and improve the bottom line. More than two-thirds of golf courses report that they are keeping turfgrass drier than in the past.
3. The golf industry is continually investing in research to identify drought-tolerant grasses, promote water conservation and improve best management practices.
4. Golf courses provide habitats for wildlife, including protected species.
5. Many golf courses have recycling programs to reduce and reuse.