(VIENNA, VA) – Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – the golf course owner and operator with the second largest domestic portfolio (113 facilities in 25 states) – has been recognized for its industry-leading, environmentally-sensitive agronomic practices by conservation group Audubon International.
As a best-of-breed golf-course management company, BCG accomplishments include:
* 100 percent of courses enrolled in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP for Golf Courses)
* 40 “certified” ACSP for Golf Courses
In attaining certification from Audubon International, BCG-certified courses successfully maintain sound environmental practices in six key areas: environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, and water quality management.
“Following the sound guidance of Audubon International allows our agronomic staff across the Billy Casper Golf portfolio to better understand the ecological impact of a golf course,” says Bryan Bielecki, Vice President of Agronomy for BCG.
“It is top priority for all Billy Casper Golf courses to be active in protecting our natural habitat,” says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of BCG. “This is yet another standard bearer that makes Billy Casper Golf the ideal operator of courses owned by developers and other parties.”
Following the Audubon International-approved steps for an environmentally-friendly golf course reduces waste and promotes efficient operations and lauds courses for high standards protecting the environment. An effective program results in a reduction of maintenance costs, including insurance premiums, energy, water, pesticides, fertilizer, equipment wear and labor.
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance, full-service owner/operator of golf courses, BCG manages properties in 25 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 strong 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 the foremost global golf-lifestyle 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.
More information about Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Nick Lashinsky
Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications
703.891.3324
nlashinsky@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
www.billycaspergolf.com
