Golf Sustainability | Environmental Solutions to Keep the Game of Golf Sustainable for Future Golfers
John Failla
31 episodes
6 months ago
On a mission to drive positive change in the golf industry for a greener future!
We focus on advancing the sustainability of both the environment and the game of golf for generations to come through valuable insights, meaningful connections, and inspiring stories.
Join us as we bring together industry leaders and organizations, such as Greg Nathan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF), Graeme Beatt, the Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Ireland, and Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, united by a shared commitment to the cause.
Tune in to be part of the movement!
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On a mission to drive positive change in the golf industry for a greener future!
We focus on advancing the sustainability of both the environment and the game of golf for generations to come through valuable insights, meaningful connections, and inspiring stories.
Join us as we bring together industry leaders and organizations, such as Greg Nathan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF), Graeme Beatt, the Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Ireland, and Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, united by a shared commitment to the cause.
Tune in to be part of the movement!
How the PGA Tour is Leading the Charge in Sustainable Golf
Golf Sustainability | Environmental Solutions to Keep the Game of Golf Sustainable for Future Golfers
32 minutes 36 seconds
1 year ago
How the PGA Tour is Leading the Charge in Sustainable Golf
Why wouldn’t the PGA Tour help lead the charge in golf sustainability? I’m joined by Brazos Barber, the Director of Sustainability for the PGA Tour for his insights in sustainable golf and the PGA Tour. As golf faces growing environmental challenges, Brazos shares his personal journey with me: leading sustainability efforts within one of the world’s largest sporting organizations.
His work has quietly but powerfully transformed sustainability initiatives at both PGA Tour events and TPC (Tournament Players Club) golf courses across the country.
We talk a lot about exactly how the PGA Tour is taking meaningful strides toward environmental responsibility, with the WM Phoenix Open serving as the gold standard for zero-waste events.
Brazos shares the bigger goal of integrating sustainability into the DNA of all PGA Tour operations while highlighting the tour’s approach to climate action, nature promotion, and sustainable partnerships.
From water conservation to reducing tournament emissions, this episode offers a detailed look at the work happening behind the scenes that could help reshape the future of golf.
Topics covered:
Opening and Introduction to Sustainability at the PGA Tour [00:00]
Brazos Barber’s Career Journey from sports management to sustainability [01:28]
The PGA Tour’s Sustainability Philosophy [04:23]
Sustainability at TPC Courses and Establishing Baselines [07:31]
Sustainable Golf Practices at PGA Tour Events [14:09]
The Importance of Partnerships in Sustainability [18:48]
Challenges of Tournament Attendee Travel and Emissions [23:09]
Resources & People Mentioned
WM Phoenix Open
GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
Audubon International
Ryan Holiday: Author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic
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Golf Sustainability | Environmental Solutions to Keep the Game of Golf Sustainable for Future Golfers
On a mission to drive positive change in the golf industry for a greener future!
We focus on advancing the sustainability of both the environment and the game of golf for generations to come through valuable insights, meaningful connections, and inspiring stories.
Join us as we bring together industry leaders and organizations, such as Greg Nathan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF), Graeme Beatt, the Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Ireland, and Dave Barton, the executive director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, united by a shared commitment to the cause.
Tune in to be part of the movement!
