Osprey Point Golf Course received yet another environmental
accolade Monday as the Palm Beach County owned facility was one of nine golf
courses in the world to be nominated as the World’s Best Eco Friendly Golf
Facility by the World Golf Awards.
Long known for its environmentally
friendly practices, Osprey Point became just the second golf course in the
United States and fifth in the world to earn the coveted Certified Classic
Sanctuary distinction from Audubon International in 2011. In 2015, Audubon
International re-certified the facility, making it the first golf course in the
nation to earn re-certification.
The Classic Sanctuary certification
recognizes that Osprey Point maintains a wide variety of environmental
practices, from limits and even reduction of chemical use to water conservation
and water quality management. Additionally, the golf course staff actively works
to maintain wildlife habitat around the facility and educates golfers and the
general public on environmentally friendly maintenance practices.
Also
nominated as the World’s Best Eco Friendly Golf Facility were Crystal Springs
Golf Course in Hamburg, N.J., Ekerum Resort Oland in Borgholm, Sweden, Emirates
Golf Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Golfbaan Stippelberg in Bakel,
Netherlands, No. 2 at Pinehurst in Pinehurst, N.C., the Ocean Course at Kiawah
Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Ocean Course at Pelican Hill in
Newport Coast, Calif. and The Gleneagles in Perthshire, Scotland.
The World Golf Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence
in golf tourism around the world. The winner of the 2016 World’s Best Eco
Friendly Golf Facility is based on a vote made by professionals working within
the golf industry as well as votes cast by the general public. To vote for
Osprey Point, please visit http://worldgolfawards.com/award/world-best-eco-friendly-golf-facility/2016.
Owned and operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Department, Palm Beach County Golf’s facilities include John Prince Golf
Learning Center, Okeeheelee Golf Course, Osprey Point Golf Course, Park Ridge
Golf Course and Southwinds Golf Course. All five Palm Beach County Golf
facilities feature fully-stocked golf shops as well as teaching professionals
that offer affordable lessons for the entire family. With a focus on growing the
game of golf, Palm Beach County Golf features a full range of affordable
programs for all members of the family, including extensive junior programs at
each of the five facilities. For additional information on Palm Beach County
Golf Courses and upcoming events and programs, visit www.pbcgolf.com.