What are golf's potential

environmental impacts?

• Pollution of ground water and surface water caused by the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and other contaminants

• Poor stream water quality due to eroding shorelines

• Withdrawal of large quantities of water for irrigation

• Degradation or loss of natural areas

• Health hazards from chemical handling and applications

• Negative impacts of chemical use on “non-target” wildlife

• Unsound turf management driven by increasing and unrealistic golfer expectations and demands