Objective

The R&A Golf Course Committee’s objective is to promote sustainable golf course development and management through the implementation of best practice.

Sustainability

The R&A definition of sustainable golf course management is:

Optimising the playing quality of the golf course in harmony with the conservation of its natural environment under economically sound and socially responsible management.
   

'The challenge for golf is to maintain course quality and playability while respecting and positively contributing to the social and natural environment.’

Peter Dawson
Chief Executive, The R&A