Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open, Dundonald Links, Ayrshire, 28-31 July
Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open Showcases Sustainability
From LPGA News, 8/8/22:
Sustainability and climate action have been demonstrated throughout this week’s Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open with a broad range of actions evident at Dundonald Links.
The host venue, Dundonald Links, first become GEO Certified in 2013 and has successfully renewed three times since then, while they have also been recognised for sustainability through Golf Tourism Scotland, Ayrshire Business Awards, BIGGA, IAGTO and through the Golf Environment Awards.
The Gailes Marsh Nature Reserve, which is run by Scottish Wildlife Trust, lies adjacent to the golf course and gives connectivity to the nature reserve meaning it is less isolated.
And there is regular liaison with Scottish Wildlife Trust, Scottish Golf Environment Group, Scottish Natural Heritage, RSPB, Butterfly Conservation and Bug-life which helps in managing the course and adjacent protected sites...
The Small Blue Butterfly became extinct in Ayrshire in 1982 but has been successfully reintroduced to the area and is thriving thanks to careful consideration of their habitat.
Honey is harvested on site with nectar from sources such as heather, gorse and wild flowers to give its smooth distinctive flavour and is used in the food produced. Read full article here
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