Links at Boynton Beach:
Advancing sustainable management on golf courses for over 20 years
stewardship journey in the following certification focus areas: environmental planning, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, water quality management, wildlife and habitat management, and outreach and education. Both courses were officially certified as Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuaries in 2006 and have continued recertifying
Are you looking for a family friendly round of golf in Florida? If so, check out The Links at Boynton Beach, a certified member of Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf. Owned by the city of Boynton Beach, the Links are home to two public golf courses: an 18-hole par 71 championship course and a 9-hole par 30 executive course, better known as the “family course.” On top of being a family friendly destination, the courses are also environmentally sustainable as proven by their continued certification as Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuaries. The Links at Boynton Beach’s ACSP membership dates back to 2001 and marks the start of their environmental 50
every three years since then. In an excellent example of the positive impact sustainable management on golf courses can have on the environment, The Links put an important project into place after learning about the decline in local screech owl habitat due to growing developments, conversion of natural areas, and natural disasters.
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screech owl, the smallest owl species found in Florida, is a cavity nesting bird which relies on holes made by other animals, or mother nature, to raise their young. Such cavities, like woodpecker holes in tree snags, can often be lost in hurricanes and land development. To mitigate for this, The Links at Boynton Beach installed screech owl nesting boxes
“The Links at Boynton Beach, together with the City of Boynton Beach, fully supports Audubon International and the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. We are thrilled to continue our partnership to promote water conservation, environmental sustainability, and environmental outreach and education. We will continue our efforts to endorse Audubon International initiatives and are thankful for the support of the City of Boynton Beach, Audubon International, and the local community in creating a better environment for all.” Glen Landgraf, CGCS & Tommi Ylijoki, PGA, Links at Boynton Beach Golf Central • Volume 23, Issue 1
