The Rose Ladies Open returned last week to Brocket Hall for its third edition and reaffirmed its dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainability.
Building on the success of last year’s initiatives, this year’s tournament deepened its focus on making a positive impact on both the environment and the local community.
The LET and LETAS is also committed to recognising and promoting great sustainable work being done by the LET community as part of the Tour’s initiative LET Celebrating the Green presented by Dow in partnership with GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf.
A highlight of the tournament’s sustainability efforts is the return of the TREES for Birdies initiative.
After the 2023 Rose Ladies Open, 60 trees were planted for every birdie scored on the 13th hole.
Now after its second year over 100 trees will be planted, further contributing to the long-term ecological health of Brocket Hall and demonstrating how sports can play a role in reforestation efforts.
Key Sustainability Initiatives for the 2024 Rose Ladies Open:
- TREES for Birdies: The popular initiative returns, with a tree being planted for every birdie scored on the 13th hole. Last year’s effort saw 60 trees added to the estate, and the 2024 event aims to exceed that impact, helping to enhance biodiversity at Brocket Hall.
- Sustainable Golf and Event Practices: With sustainability at the forefront, the Rose Ladies Open will continue eco-friendly practices throughout the event. Players will receive refillable water bottles and bamboo tees, while recycling stations will be placed across the course to reduce waste and promote recycling.
- Locally Sourced, Environmentally Conscious Catering: Catering at the event will feature locally sourced ingredients, with an emphasis on vegetarian and vegan options to reduce the carbon footprint. All catering units will be operated with sustainability in mind, ensuring that both players and spectators can enjoy eco-friendly, locally sourced meals.
- Protecting Wildlife and Natural Habitats: The event has taken care to preserve the local wildlife by designing walkways and signage that guide spectators around sensitive habitats, ensuring minimal disruption to the estate’s native species such as red kites, Egyptian ducks, and other wildlife.
Brocket Hall’s Role in Sustainability:
As the host venue, Brocket Hall continues its commitment to environmental stewardship through various projects.
The estate manages its woodland areas to promote biodiversity, operates electric vehicles across its grounds, and employs sustainable practices in food production for its on-site restaurant.
These efforts align with the Rose Ladies Open’s sustainability goals, and Brocket Hall’s recent GEO foundation Golf Certification further underscores its dedication to eco-friendly operations.
What Justin Rose says:
“Sustainability is a key focus for all of our projects moving forward. We were really proud of the outcomes from last year’s initiatives, especially the success of the TREES for Birdies program. This year, we’re excited to take it a step further and continue building on those foundations.”
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