(VIENNA, VA) -Compass Pointe Golf Courses (Pasadena, MD) – managed by Billy Casper Golf (“BCG”) – has been designated a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” for its high standards protecting the environment and preserving the natural heritage of golf, making it the 13th course to achieve such honor in Maryland.
In attaining certification from the conservation group Audubon International, Compass Pointe’s 36-hole layout 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.
“The leadership and agronomic teams at Compass Pointe hold a strong commitment to a sound environmental program,” says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of BCG. “With only about 680 golf courses worldwide achieving prestigious ‘Sanctuary’ status, we’re proud most Billy Casper Golf courses are among this elite group.”
“Working with Audubon International, we’ve been better able to understand the ecological impact the golf course has on our surroundings,” says Joseph Tubiolo, Superintendent at Compass Pointe. “Providing golfers with healthier playing experiences and preserving safe havens for wildlife are very important.”
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.
Gracefully routed through 800 acres of Maryland countryside, Compass Pointe Golf Courses – designed by award-winning architect Lindsay Ervin – offer players a wide variety of terrains among the 36 holes of championship-caliber golf, including the links-style North/East combination and the tree lined, parkland-style South/West pairing.
Both courses feature bent-grass from tee to green and the putting surfaces roll smooth and true. While, at times, the layouts may be demanding, lies from the fairway and around the green allow players every opportunity to make a well-executed shot.
Compass Pointe offers a spacious practice putting green and a driving range with both natural grass and mat hitting bays. The Compass Pointe GolfAcademy opened in spring 2008 with an extensive player-development program featuring a wide variety of custom instruction for players of all skill levels.
The property houses a full-service golf shop, grille, two pavilions and a new outdoor patio for any size event or corporate outing.
For more information or to reserve at tee time: www.compasspointegolf.com, 410.255.7764.
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 and Southeast 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
