Honours Golf donates $10,000 to The Institute
Honours Golf Co. has pledged its support to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), with a $10,000 donation toward research and education to enhance golf’s relationship with the environment.
"We are pleased to welcome the support of Honours Golf and its commitment to advancing golf’s environmental stewardship,” said Teri Harris, managing director of development for GCSAA and The Institute. “This donation is a testament to Honours’ dedication to the game and providing its customers with golf course conditions managed in an environmentally responsible manner.”
Based in Birmingham, Ala., Honours Golf Co. is the leading boutique golf course and club management company in the southeast with 12 golf courses across Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
"The vision of Honours Golf is to deliver memorable golf experiences to members and guests through a collection of the finest golf courses in the Southeast," said Bob Barrett, CEO of Honours Golf Co. "We are focused on exceeding our clients’ expectations and that includes environmental stewardship on our golf courses. We believe that golf is more than a game … it is an experience."
The Environmental Institute for Golf is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute, visit www.eifg.org.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
Contact:
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications
800-472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org
