(VIENNA, VA) – Led by the Billy Casper Golf (‘BCG”) agronomic team, the golf course at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (“AFRH”) for enlisted veterans in Washington, D.C. has been designated a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” the first course to achieve such honor in the nation’s capital.
In attaining certification from Audubon International, AFRH’s nine-hole course successfully maintains sound environmental practices in six key areas: environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction, water conservation, and water quality management.
“Billy Casper Golf and course superintendent Tom Zimmerman put together a superb property-management program that protects the environment and preserves the natural heritage of golf,” says Sheila Abarr, Public Affairs Officer at AFRH. “By aggressively and organically caring for the course, residents at AFRH are benefiting from healthier playing experiences.”
“There are only about 675 golf courses worldwide with such prestigious ‘Sanctuary’ status,” says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of BCG. “We’re proud that AFRH and most Billy Casper Golf courses are among this elite group due to their commitment to ecological impact.”
Following the Audubon International-approved steps for an environmentally-friendly golf course reduces waste and promotes efficient operations. An effective program results in a reduction of maintenance costs, including insurance premiums, energy, water, pesticides, fertilizer, equipment wear and labor.
About Armed Forces Retirement Home
Nestled on 272 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C. – just minutes from the White House, U.S. Capitol and other national landmarks – AFRH once housed four U.S. presidents, including Abraham Lincoln.
Considered a city within a city, the AFRH campus features everything residents need for daily living: 1,021 private rooms, banks, chapels, a convenience store, Post Office, laundry services, dining room and 24-hour security. Beyond necessities, AFRH offers outstanding social, recreational and occupational activities for every interest.
For more information about AFRH: www.afrh.gov, 800.422.9988.
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance, full-service owner/operator of golf courses, BCG manages properties in 24 states and outside the U.S. The company provides turnkey club operations for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Founded 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, BCG is based in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
BCG’s best-of-breed infrastructure shows clients favorable returns on investments. Critically-acclaimed by industry leaders and media, BCG economies of scale help daily-fee, municipal, resort and private courses make and save money while delivering a personal touch.
Buffalo Communications – a division of BCG – is America’s foremost golf-specialty publicity, media-relations and marketing-communications agency. In addition to creating PR and implementing programs for BCG courses, Buffalo represents many of golf’s top brands (products, resorts, destinations and communities) worldwide.
For more information about Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications, www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
About Audubon International
Audubon International is a non-profit environmental organization with a mission to improve the quality of life and environment through research, education and conservation assistance. The organization developed the ASCP – endorsed by the United States Golf Association – to provide information and guidance to help facilities preserve and enhance wildlife habitats and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Europe, Australia andSoutheast Asia have also achieved certification in the program.
Contact:
Nick Lashinsky
Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications
703.891.3324
nlashinsky@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
www.billycaspergolf.com
