2025 Open Host in Ireland Focuses on Golf Sustainability, From Solar Panels and Lithium-Powered Equipment to Biofuels and Carbon Neutrality Goals

Even world-class golf courses like Royal Portrush prepare for major championships while keeping sustainability in mind. Here to give you the inside scoop is Graeme Beatt, the Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Ireland. Graeme outlines the sustainability initiatives leading the golf course transformation before hosting the 153rd Open in 2025. Highlighted Topics Covered Royal Portrush’s transition to sustainable practices (0:00 - 0:28) History of Royal Portrush (3:00 - 10:02) Preparations for hosting the 153rd Open in 2025 (23:51 - 29:57) Sustainability efforts by the R&A (Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews) (30:17) Challenges in golf course management (42:01) Resources  The R&A (randa.org) Connect with Guest, Graeme Beatt LinkedIn Connect with Royal Portrush Golf Club  Royal Portrush Golf Club Connect with Host, John Failla LinkedIn [email protected] Connect with Golf Sustainability on Social Media LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify  Amazon Music Thank you for listening to Golf Sustainability. If you found this episode interesting, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!