Jun
12

Be Green on the Green

Posted by Julie

June is American Express Women’s Golf Month which means a bunch of courses across the country are offering free lessons, clinics, seminars and more. And once you get into the game, you should also know how to green your game (guys–this part is for you too!).

If you enjoy golfing, the beautiful courses and outdoorsy feel of the sport might make you look past all the un-eco aspects of golfing. But think for a minute about all the water those irrigation systems use and the potentially harmful chemical treatments used to keep the greens green. Some courses are better than others though, so start by choosing a spot to play from the Audubon Society’s list of courses that protect the environment, provide wildlife habitats and conserve natural resources. Then consider biodegradable balls and tees. And finally, dress green with a Fila golf polo for women made of 67% bamboo or a Patagonia Vitaliti Jersey Polo for men made of 70% organic cotton and 30% recycled polyester-jersey.

  1. Dagny McKinley Said,

    Thanks for brining the harmful chemicals sprayed on some golf courses to public attention. I don’t think people realize they can be harming themselves when the golf with exposure to pesticides and insecticides that can cause asthma, cancer, reproductive problems and more.

    Dagny McKinley
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    organic apparel

  2. Green Authors Said,

    Interesting view on how to green up a sport that is generally thought of as not green/environmentally friendly. In my opinion, getting people outside in the fields and woods gets them in touch with nature and hopefully will encourage them to protect it. A “green gold game” makes it all the better.

    I’ll have to look into the biodegradable balls.

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