Provide needed wildlife sanctuaries

Preserve natural areas within urban environments

Support plants and wildlife native to the area

Protect water resources

Filter stormwater runoff through golf course wetlands and turfgrass

Rehabilitate degraded landscapes

Promote physical and mental well being, reducing stress for more than 25 million U.S. golfers

Improve air quality and moderate temperature

Educate golfers and the general public about the nature of the game and promote environmentally-sound management