{"product_id":"sustainable-golf-courses-wiley-s-guide-to-environmental-stewardship","title":"Sustainable Golf Courses: Wiley’s Guide to Environmental Stewardship","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eExplore an authoritative, practical guide to sustainable golf courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAuthored by Wiley, Sustainable Golf Courses: A Guide to Environmental Stewardship is widely regarded as the most authoritative resource on the environmental responsibilities of both planned and existing courses. Endorsed by the USGA, it serves as a practical reference for designers, developers, and managers who balance playability and stewardship. The book brings together scientifically grounded siting, design, and management principles, illustrated by detailed case studies and environmental research from the USGA. An inspiring foreword by Arnold Palmer frames a tradition of thoughtful course management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eInside, you will discover practical frameworks, checklists, and scenario planning to help assess impacts and opportunities. The content emphasizes real-world application and provides guidance without promising guaranteed outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eKey areas and practical approaches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSiting and design criteria grounded in sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaintenance practices that balance playability with resource stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWater, energy, and material efficiency strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBiodiversity, habitat restoration, and ecosystem services integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to assess current sustainability metrics on your site\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrioritizing actions by impact, feasibility, and budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeveloping a phased implementation plan with milestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngaging stakeholders and tracking progress with clear metrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWho should read this book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDesigned for course designers, developers, greens committees, superintendents, and managers, the guide outlines practical paths to improve sustainability while maintaining course quality and playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eReal-world use cases and outcomes to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eReaders will find concrete examples from diverse courses that illustrate how thoughtful design and disciplined maintenance can support water savings, wildlife habitat, and community stewardship without implying guaranteed results. Use cases show how small changes can accumulate into meaningful improvements over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to use this guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBegin with a quick assessment of your course sustainability footprint, then identify 2-3 high-impact actions. Build a phased plan, seek stakeholder input, and measure progress with practical metrics over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe book draws on USGA research and real-world case studies to help you plan for resilience in changing climates, drought conditions, and diverse landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What will I learn from Wiley's Sustainable Golf Courses guide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It offers practical, science-based guidance on siting, design, and management, plus real case studies and benchmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who should use this book and how can it help my course project?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Designed for designers, developers, and greens committees, it helps plan sustainable improvements and guide phased, informed actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53087078875247,"sku":"047146547X","price":99.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7354\/2767\/files\/wiley-sustainable-golf-courses-guide-cover.jpg?v=1778647855","url":"https:\/\/golfavero.com\/products\/sustainable-golf-courses-wiley-s-guide-to-environmental-stewardship","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}