Why golf course sustainability certification pays off
By Christine Kane | January 21, 2026
Excerpt: “Across the U.S. and abroad, more than 2,000 golf course operators and owners have dedicated resources to standardized, vetted and neutral certification programs such as Audubon Certified Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf. As each year brings new innovations in how courses are maintained sustainably, operators find even more financial value with every sustainable best practice they employ.”