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The new value of golf’s green spaces

June 5, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Michael Roberts

The new value of golf’s green spaces: Playing golf and spending time in nature could be an important solution to the predicted “tsunami of mental health problems” following the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s the view of leading environmental psychologist Professor Jenny Roe of the University of Virginia, who says golf course environments possess many of the […]

2020 Conference to go ahead

June 5, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Kate Hopkins

2020 Conference to go ahead: The Amenity Forum has announced that its 2020 Conference will go ahead on October 15th at the Kettering Conference Centre. The conference will also be made available on-line to registered delegates. The Forum will be using specialist conferencing software for those unable to attend in person. Having liaised with the […]

The new value of golf’s green spaces

June 5, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Michael Roberts

2020 Conference to go ahead

June 5, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Kate Hopkins

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The new value of golf’s green spaces

June 5, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Michael Roberts

The new value of golf’s green spaces: Playing golf and spending time in nature could be an important solution to the predicted “tsunami of mental health problems” following the Covid-19 pandemic.

That’s the view of leading environmental psychologist Professor Jenny Roe of the University of Virginia, who says golf course environments possess many of the natural features – including water, biodiversity, spatial variety and light patterns – that help reduce stress and induce calm.

The new value of golf’s green spaces

In a new multimedia editorial feature from Syngenta Growing Golf, broadcast on World Environment Day, Prof. Roe is joined by Olympic golf course architect Gil Hanse, who explains how golf courses can be beneficial for the environment.

The comments come as many golf clubs report strong demand for play and membership following periods of course closures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

And it builds on global market research from Syngenta that suggests prospective players are attracted to the game because 1) it is outdoors and 2) offers relaxation and stress relief. (Physical exercise benefits ranked fifth.)

The feature poses the question: in the new normal, post Covid-19, could golf clubs and courses reposition themselves as valuable green space destinations in an increasingly urbanized world?

Mark Birchmore, Syngenta Global Head of Marketing, Turf and Landscape, who commissioned the feature, said: “On World Environment Day, at a time when the globe continues to face the challenges of Covid-19, this is a timely exploration of the deeper value and benefits golf and its course environments offer both people and the planet.

“In a world where access to green spaces is becoming more important and more valuable than ever, this is also an opportunity for golf to reposition and make itself relevant to a larger, more diverse audience.

To read the full article and watch the interviews, visit: https://growinggolf.shorthandstories.com/the-new-value-of-golf-s-green-spaces/index.html

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2020 Conference to go ahead

June 5, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Kate Hopkins

2020 Conference to go ahead: The Amenity Forum has announced that its 2020 Conference will go ahead on October 15^th at the Kettering Conference Centre. The conference will also be made available on-line to registered delegates.

The Forum will be using specialist conferencing software for those unable to attend in person. Having liaised with the venue and all concerned, it is felt possible to run the event at the conference centre and all measures will be taken in terms of social distancing and related matters.

2020 Conference to go ahead

Professor Moverley, Chairman of the Forum, said ‘’ We did consider delaying the event but we believe that there are so many important issues facing the sector currently, not least the on-going review of the National Action Plan by the UK and national governments. The conference has become an important one for the sector. We can assure delegates that all precautions will be taken and feel the offer of on-line access is a positive step. We recognise some delegates may still have reservations on attending in person’’.

The title of the conference is ‘Amenity Management – Planning for the Future’ and a range of high-quality speakers has been secured to address the issues. Indeed, our first speaker from Defra will bring up to the minute policy statements and will be followed by other speakers covering current issues. It is definitely not to be missed.

For further information on the programme, please contact admin@amenityforum.net Delegate rates have been kept at a very competitive rate we believe.

Rates for Attending at Venue
£85 + VAT for Members
£95 + VAT for Non-Member

An early bird discount of £10 for full conference delegates applies for bookings made before September 1^st

Online Attendance
£45 + VAT for Members
£50 + VAT for Non-Member

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The new value of golf’s green spaces

2020 Conference to go ahead

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2020 Conference to go ahead

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The new value of golf’s green spaces

The new value of golf’s green spaces: Playing golf and spending time in nature could be an important solution to the predicted “tsunami of mental health problems” following the Covid-19 pandemic.

2020 Conference to go ahead

2020 Conference to go ahead: The Amenity Forum has announced that its 2020 Conference will go ahead on October 15^th at the Kettering Conference Centre. The conference will also be made available on-line to registered delegates.

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