Product : Partnerships : Plans

Pesticides Tool

Highlights

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Credible recognition for leadership

Communicate with confidence

Significant incremental benefits

Connection

Partnerships

Strategic Partners

Credibility Partners

National Partners

Membersupport

• Guidanceandresources• Recordingandtrackingperformance

• Reportingandcommunicationstools

• Knowledgeshare• Assistteamworkandmutualunderstanding

National Partners

Representation

• Dataandstories/highlights

• Self-regulation• Image• Measuringindustryperformance

• Accessingnewsupportandinvestmentforgolf

“We are strong advocates of technology which enables golf facilities to adopt and track the use of sustainable management practices and we are pleased that a number of our affiliates are encouraging member clubs to use OnCourse to achieve this.” Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A

"We see multiple benefits in the OnCourse platform. Clubs have reported savings and increased efficiency. The programme also facilitates decision making, helping to unite views within clubs and committees. It is a valuable data source of the future, helping us to spot new opportunities. We can become more transparent, do the right thing and be recognized for it.”Brynjar Eldon Geirsson, Managing Director Golf Union of Iceland

“OnCourse® Sweden dovetails with our initiatives to promote the ‘Societal Benefits of Golf’ and the considerable environmental, turfgrass and social research carried out by STERF. GEO’s reputation and credibility – linked to their standards, certification, accreditations and endorsements - is also highly relevant.”Gunnar Hakansson, Chief Executive of the Swedish Golf Federation

Ne t h e r l a n d s

Engagement

• 145 clubs OnCourse®

• 78 certified

Image

• Credible platform enabled a partnership with top NGO

• Joost Sluiten as high-profile ambassador

• Other key NGOs endorsing golf’s approach

Fair regulation

Negotiated “Green Deal” with government for 10 years co-regulation of pesticides based on use of industry standards, certification and reporting

Investment

Rabobank & European Investment Bank offering low-interest loans to SMEs with credible certifications or labels. Approached NGF after evaluating GEO Certified®

Business benefits

Clubs report added-value from cost-savings, connections to grants, community relations, marketing, course quality, teamwork, pride and continuity.

The NetherlandsOver the last five years Dutch golf has achieved a number of significant results

Sponsorship

Deloitte sponsorship was re-secured citing the added-value of the NGF’s sustainability strategy as a key factor

New sustainability sponsor secured

Club value

Erich Steiner MSc, Landscape Architect FH BSLA Delegate/Education SGADavid Bily, Landscape Architect BLA MASLA BSLASteiner & Partner Landschaftsarchitektur GmbH

Long Term Value of Regionalisation

OnCourse Switzerland

• Support

• Certification

• Promotion

Switzerland• National languages

• Regional criteria

• Our OnCourse!

Making it happen!

● Addition of regional criteria and guidance• Who does this?• Where do you find the information?• 1st level, 2nd level information

● Translation

● Promotion

Long Term Value for us?

The ASG’s position on environment

All golf courses are concerned by the question of environmental protection, during the period of planning and construction as well as the general management of the course.

In Switzerland, the courses must correspond to the high environmental expectations. Consequently the golf sport must put more and more consideration into environmental issues.

Golf poses a potential impact to the environment, by using too many chemicals, too much water, too much energy and damaging wildlife habitats and cultural landscape. Perhaps even more so in Switzerland where land use pressures are very high due to limited available land.

Threats / Impacts

Opportunities / Benefits

● The potential benefits and opportunities of golf courses:• Urban green spaces• Increased Biodiversity• Multi-functional spaces• Environmental Education• Social benefits• Etc.

Battling Golf’s Public Image

• Land use for a Minority (elitist)• Food for People (loss of agricultural land)• Water Use

• Chemical Use• Fertiliser Use

• “Artificial” Landscape• “Artificial” Grass• Additional Traffic

Arguments against Golf

Visions for Long Term Value of OnCourse Switzerland● Promoting better practice.

● Local benchmark tool - comparing practices.

● Guidance on national guidelines…stay ahead of legislation!

● Sense of ownership… This is OUR OnCourse in OUR language!

Visions for Long Term Value ofOnCourse Switzerland● Platform to:

‒ Encourage a collectivement discussion on golf and nature (ASG, ASGI, ASGM, SGA, Swiss PGA etc.).

‒ Define clear objectives for the long term (local authorities, communities and NGOs).

‒ Drive home the message of sustainable golf course management!

Working together for the future of golf!

Barbara Albisetti, General Secretary of the Swiss Golf Association“It is very important that Swiss golf has a central platform for sustainability. Working closely with our partners, OnCourse Switzlerand will help get the best guidance and resources to club and course managers. We want to show that golf cares, and brings value to the environment and communities.”

plans

Video highlights

Biodiversity Tool

Carbon Calculator

Business Performance Reporting

Green Champion

Personal recognition

• Morecommunicationsresourcesandmaterials• MLSNguidanceandtools• FurtherdevelopmentoftheFacilityReportingTool• ‘OnCourse®Advantages’(incentivesandrewardsprovidedbyOnCourse sponsors)• Newindustryreportingtemplatesfornationalassociations(linkedtoacollaborativestandardsandmetricsproject,andtheOnCourseSteeringGroup)

Plus…

Localcouncils

Businesses

Schoolsandcolleges

Privatelandowners

NGO’sandcommunitygroups

Helping put the course manager and club at the heart of positive community action

Golffacility

getoncourse.golfFostering nature

Conserving resources

Supporting communities