We believe that golf can make a positive contribution to society.  However the media have, justifiably in some cases, pointed out the damage done by golf course operators.  IGOLF seeks to address these issues in a positive way, and show that problems have solutions. We hope to provide ideas and useful tools for golf course operators to help natural and social environments flourish, and encourage golfers to play at responsible courses.

We also feel that the corporate sector has an important role to play in the promotion of environmental and social responsibility.  Companies can provide eco-friendly opportunities to courses, they can provide training, they can offer publicity for golf operations which are good citizens.

IGOLF has established the IGOLF CAC to give companies the opportunity to make a contribution to the health of our planet and our communities, while promoting their own business interests.

The Corporate Advisory Council is one of three key IGOLF committees (along with the IGOLF Committee of Experts and the IGOLF Partnership Council).

Members of the IGOLF CAC play a vital role in helping to implement the IGOLF program. Moreover, our CAC provides a networking opportunity to foster partnerships and collaborations with other responsible companies interested with golf throughout the world.  

Benefits to CAC members

Members receive:

• A seat at the table to contribute your views towards promoting sustainable environmental and social-responsibility programs
• Listing as a CAC member on the IGOLF website (including your logo, and space for describing corporate achievements in environment/social responsibility and description of corporate philosophy as related to IGOLF’s objectives)
• Hot link to your corporate website
• First opportunity to sponsor IGOLF projects and programs (such as the website, technical seminars, media campaigns)
• Opportunity to list the key individual who is managing environmental and social responsibility (name and email)
• Opportunity to use the IGOLF logo in a special form identifying your company as a member of the IGOLF CAC

Criteria for membership and fees

CAC membership is open to all for-profit companies which are either actively involved in golf (tourism, travel, agronomy, machinery, golf equipment and supplies, publishing, engineering, architecture) or which have an indirect interest in golf (airlines, insurance, financial, communications).

The membership period is for two years from the time of joining, with automatic renewal.

Each application by a potential CAC member must be approved by the IGOLF Executive Committee.

Members of the IGOLF Corporate Advisory Council pay a two-year membership fee. There are different fee levels for national and international companies.

To apply please complete the online CAC application form.

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