Announcing Canada's Newest GEO Certified Golf Courses

Another Milestone for Sustainable Golf in Canada

Cordova Bay Golf Course and Blue Devil Golf Club Achieve GEO Certifications

Congratulations to Cordova Bay Golf Course, Superintendent Dean Piller, AGS, Assistant Superintendent, Jackson Wiebenga, and the entire maintenance team on becoming British Columbia's second GEO Certified® facility.

Congratulations to Blue Devil Golf Course, Superintendent Garry Haynes, MS and the entire maintenance team on becoming Alberta's second GEO Certified® facility.

This marks another exciting milestone for Sustainable Golf in Canada as more CGSA and NGCOA Canada members continue progressing along the pathway towards certification.

Cordova Bay Golf Course

At Cordova Bay Golf Course in Victoria, BC, Jackson Wiebenga, Assistant Superintendent, coordinated with all areas of the golf course to achieve this certification; the most widely regarded and credible sustainability distinction in golf.

Some notable observations include:

Purple Martin Bird Houses
20-30 Bee Hives
Hand-Weeding and Invasive Control
50,000-Gallon Irrigation Project
Solar-Powered Maintenance Sheds
Onsite Garden and Composting
Flowers and Honey for Charity
Dancing on the Green

“Cordova Bay Golf Course is another outstanding example of how exceptional golf course conditioning and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. The superintendent and his entire team deserve tremendous recognition for the pride, care, and attention to detail they bring to the property every day. The condition of Cordova Bay is exceptional, with an obvious commitment to presentation, playability, and the health of the turf and surrounding landscape."

Craig Dewey (GEO accredited independent verifier)

Blue Devil Golf Club

At Blue Devil Golf Club in Calgary, AB, they have achieved the most widely regarded and credible sustainability distinction in golf.

Some notable observations include:

Osprey Nesting and Fish Creek Habitat
40 Acres of Naturalised Land
Soil-Led Turf Management
60% Less Bunker Maintenance
Precision Bow River Irrigation
Solar and Electric Equipment
Junior Golf Week
Lil Devil Short Course

“At Blue Devil and Lil Devil, the Superintendent and entire team are committed to meeting-and where possible, exceeding-environmental sustainability practices. The team recognizes that meaningful sustainability program begins with understanding and identifying environmental impacts, both positive and negative, and using that knowledge to guide responsible decisions and measurable actions. For Blue Devil, sustainability is not a destination or a checklist; it is an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement."

Craig Dewey (GEO accredited independent verifier)

Join the Global Movement and Start Your Sustainability Journey Today

Start by making the Sustainable Golf Pledge today and become part of a growing network committed to positive change.

For superintendents that want more structure and support to build on their efforts, the Sustainable Golf Pathway offers and simple, practical way to plan, measure and grow impact - all at not cost.

By signing the Sustainable Golf Pledge and joining OnCourse, clubs gain:

A clear framework for continuous improvement
Tools to trade and share progress
Support to turn great projects into lasting change
The option to pursue GEO Certified® status

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For more information, contact CGSA today at 1-800-387-1056.