UAE Course Retains ACP for Golf Certification

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, has retained its designation as a ‘Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary’ through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programe of Golf Courses.

It is one of 900 golf courses in the world to hold such a certification from Audubon International and the only one in the UAE.

“Saadiyat Beach has shown a strong commitment to its environment program. They are to be commended for preserving the natural heritage of Saadiyat Island by protecting the local watershed and providing a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,” said Christine Kane, CEO of Audubon International. “To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas.”

Corey Finn, Golf Course Superintendent, VIYA Golf, said, “We are delighted to have achieved this recertication of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and this prestigious industry recognition. We have enjoyed working with Audubon and our stakeholders over the last few years and will continue to work on this project to preserve and enhance the natural habitat of Saadiyat Beach with their consultation. Thanks to all the team in Abu Dhabi for supporting this important initiative.”

Originally published July 4, 2023 on zawya.com/ Khaleej Times. Via SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).