Kent Golf Limited
GEO Certification in Kent
Date published: 8 May 2024
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Congratulations to all Kent clubs that achieved the GEO Certification to date - Birchwood Park GC, Kings Hill GC, Knole Park GC, Prince's GC, Royal Cinque Ports GC, and Royal St George's GC.
Thank you to Knole Park GC for sending us the press release below:
Knole Park Golf Club is proud to announce that it has been GEO Certified® for commitment and efforts to achieve a credible standard for sustainable golf course operation. GEO Certification is assured by the GEO Foundation – the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering programmes that help people on the ground to evaluate, improve and credibly communicate their sustainability work.
GEO Certified is the symbol of a great golf environment, confirming that Knole Park Golf Club satisfies all GEO certification criteria; meeting a credible standard in the areas of nature, resources and community, and is committed to continual improvement. The club is delighted that this global accolade recognises the outstanding work of the course management team and clubhouse staff involved. Achieving this certification is just part of an ongoing commitment. Knole Park Golf Club is excited to continue striving for excellence in sustainable golf.
Recognising the significance of achieving GEO Certification, Club Chair Michele Desmond commented: “In line with England Golf, Knole Park Golf Club recognises sustainability as a crucial priority and acknowledges the role that golf has to play in the global sustainability effort. As we celebrate our centenary year, the GEO certification underlines the club’s responsibility to safeguarding our wonderful course and its abundance of natural habitats for generations to come.”
In awarding Knole Park Golf Club its coveted GEO certification, Independent verifier Bob Taylor concluded “This is a very proactive club that will only get sustainably stronger over the next few years. The sustainable golf certification will help significantly in allowing the club to communicate more within the local and regional community.”
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