The Scottish Golf Environment Group (SGEG) was set up to help golf clubs protect the natural heritage of their golf courses. Led by the Scottish Golf Union, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, and Scottish Natural Heritage the group aims to encourage environmental awareness.

The project is supported by a wide range of golfing and environmental organisations in both the public and private sector, giving it a unique platform of partners on which to base its activities.

We are striving to promote and encourage sustainable management of golf courses for the benefit of the game and the environment, and to establish ways of helping clubs play a proactive role in their natural and cultural heritage.

The Scottish Golf Environment Group recognises the importance of safeguarding these permanent green spaces for future generations.

What do we do?

• We can offer free advice and assistance to clubs, Local Authorities and greenkeepers in drawing up environmental management plans as well as providing information on grants and other sources of project funding.
• We also produce, distribute and encourage the use of information on best environmental management practice.
• Our strategy has involved developing and distributing environmental educational publications and materials to assist course managers.
• We also contribute to greenkeeper and environmental training.

It all adds up to a determined effort to protect the natural heritage of our golf courses and to maintain Scotland's reputation as home to some of the world's most beautiful and challenging courses.