Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club
The Royal Haagsche Golf & Country Club is a links-course located in the dunes of Wassenaar, near The Hague. This unique course is one of the two links-courses in the Netherlands designed by Harry Shapland Colt. The golf course has a rich history that started with its construction in 1938 on the grounds of the rural estate, ‘the Wildhoeve’. Colt created the design in collaboration with Charles Alison. Situated within the Dutch national network of protected areas (EHS) as part of the Natura 2000 reserve network, the nature and landscape are of international significance. The club has been...
Guido Hamelink, GEOSA, Accredited Verifier
GEO Certified™ Report
Publication of this report confirms that Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club has been assessed against the GEO OnCourse™ Evaluation Criteria and awarded the GEO Certified™ ecolabel.
Each section of this report describes the sustainable golf course management activities being undertaken by the management team at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club, across the following areas:
Landscape & Ecosystems; Water; Energy & Resources; Products & Supply Chains; Environmental Quality and People & Communities.
Facility Details
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is a private golf facility comprising:
Courses
- Golfbaan Wildhoeve (18 holes, 5688 Metres, Year of opening: 1939)
Clubhouses
- Clubhuis, Year of opening: 2006
Maintenance Facilities
- Werkplaats
Other
- Pro Shop
- Facilities
- On Course WC
Landscape & Ecosystems
The Royal Haagsche Golf & Country Club is a links-course located in the dunes of Wassenaar, near The Hague, and is known in Europe as a ‘Championship Course.’ This unique course is located in a valuable dune area approximately three to four kilometres from the North Sea. The course is part of the Meijendal dune area. The Haagsche has made it their responsibility to not only conserve or restore the nature found on its terrain, but also to improve and optimise it without making concessions to the game of golf.
The Meijendal dune area consists mainly of parabolic dunes with various slacks. The landside of the golf course is bordered by the high, steep inner wall of the dunes.
The dune area has an open character marked by local forest, thicket, and dune grasslands. Approximately half of its surface area constitutes the golf terrain. Located between the various holes are valuable open dune grasslands, high and low thicket, and woodland.
De golfbaan van de Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club (KHG&CC) staat in Europa bekend als een \"Championship Course\" van uitzonderlijke klasse. Het terrein ligt in een prachtig duingebied op ongeveer drie tot vier kilometer van de zee. Landschappelijk gezien maakt het deel uit van het duingebied \"Meijendel”. De KHG&CC ziet het als haar plicht de natuur op haar terrein niet alleen in stand te houden en waar mogelijk te herstellen, maar ook gericht te verbeteren en te optimaliseren zonder dat aan de golfsport afbreuk wordt gedaan.
Duingebied Meijendel bestaat voornamelijk uit hoog paraboolduin met verschillende uitblazingcomplexen en aan de landzijde wordt het begrensd door de hoge steile binnenduinrand.
Het gebied heeft een open karakter met lokaal bos, struweel en duingraslanden. Ongeveer de helft van de oppervlakte is golfterrein. Tussen de verschillende holes komen potentiële waardevolle open duingraslanden, laag en hoog struweel en bos voor.
Consultation & Surveys
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club does not consult any organizations regarding landscape heritage conservation.
The following landscape assessments and surveys have been undertaken at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Beheersplan Natuur Koninklijke Haagsche Gol & Country Club | De Groene Ruimte | 1996-06-19 | |
| Natuurbeheerplan KHG&CC Wassenaar 2009-2015 | DUNEA, Hans Lucas | 2009-04-19 | |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club does not consult any organizations regarding ecosystem protection and enhancement.
The following ecological surveys have been undertaken at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Plants | De Groene Ruimte | 2002-07-19 | |
| Birds | Wim Calame | 2010-02-17 | |
| Mammals | Faunacommissie, Willem Kam | 2010-07-01 | |
| Butterfly survey | Vlinderstichting | 2007-07-19 | |
| Mushrooms | Mevr. L. Bakker- Walter | 2009-11-05 | |
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Rare, protected and notable species occurring at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Boerenzwaluw | Hirundo rustica ssp. rustica |
| Boomvalk | Falco subbuteo ssp. subbuteo |
| Grauwe vliegenvanger | Muscicapa striata ssp. striata |
| Groene specht | Picus viridis ssp. viridis |
| Kneu | Carduelis cannabina ssp. cannabina |
| Koekoek | Cuculus canorus ssp. canorus |
| Nachtegaal | Luscinia megarhynchos ssp. megarhynchos |
| Wielewaal | Oriolus oriolus ssp. oriolus |
| Ransuil | Asio otus ssp. otus |
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club regularly monitors the following species as indicators of environmental quality:
| Nachtegaal | Luscinia megarhynchos |
| Grasmus | Sylvia communis |
| Zwartkop | Sylvia atricapilla |
| Braamsluiper | Sylvia curruca |
| Fitis | Phylloscopys trochilus |
| Tjiftjaf | Phylloscopus collybita |
| Witte Kwikstaart | Motacilla alba |
| Spreeuw | Sturnus vulgaris |
Habitats & Designations
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club features the following landscape designations:
| Historic Landscapes / Parklands | Local and goverment |
| Geological | Local and goverment |
Area of habitats / vegetation types, and associated designations at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Rough 'ecological' grassland | 30 | Self Appointed |
| Scrub Vegetation | 14 | Self Appointed |
| None | ||
Turfgrass
Size and estimated species composition of amenity turfgrass maintained at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Area (Hectares) | Turfgrass Species | Sward Composition | |
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| Greens | 1 | Festuca rubra | 80 % |
| Agrostis tenuis | 20 % | ||
| Tees | 0.5 | Festuca rubra | 45 % |
| Lolium perenne | 35 % | ||
| Fairways | Festuca rubra | 70 % | |
| Poa pratensis | 30 % | ||
| Semi-Rough | 3 | Festuca rubra | 70 % |
| Poa pratensis | 30 % | ||
| Rough | 50 % | ||
| Festuca rubra | 50 % | ||
These turfgrasses are optimal for the circumstances at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club because:
These species are suiteble for the dutch climate, and in specific the situation on the Haagsche.
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club assesses mowing patterns:
Every 2 Years
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club consults the following individuals / organizations regarding its grassing plan:
- Jan van Mondfrans
- Royal Barenbrug Group, graszaden
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is making the following efforts to manage the playing quality expectations of customers:
| Establishing clear internal policies for irrigation, fertilization, colour, cutting heights, overseeding etc | The course commission adheres to a course management plan that includes all daily operations, frequencies and goals. |
| Promoting the financial benefits of presenting sustainable surfaces | The choices for the design and maintenance of various elements are transparent and accessible to members. |
| Improving customer understanding around greens maintenance | Golfers are informed through various means concerning maintenance activities on the course. |
| Demonstrating the direct relationship between environmental best practice and year round high quality playing surfaces |
Sustainable terrain management clearly stipulates to all stakeholders which maintenance measures have been taken and how they are related to the results of good, playable greens and to the limited amount of closures. |
| Part of the national comittee enviromental maintenace on golfcourses | The course manager KHG&CC is member of the national comittee enviromental maintenace on golfcourses. |
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Conservation & Enhancement
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to conserve and enhance landscape character:
| Allowing seasonal variation of course colouration and texture |
Discolouration resulting from drought (to a certain extent) and other factors are seen as an addition to the natural quality of the landscape and the quality of the game. |
| Appropriately matching mowing lines to contours | Mowing lines are matched with the natural countours of the terrain. |
| Protection and restoration of historic features | Historic elements, like sand dunes are restored. |
| Discreet on-course signage and furniture | The furniture and sinage used on the course, are discreet, and blended in with the terrain. |
| Conservation of specimin trees | Secimin trees and shurbs are conservated. |
| Screening and softening unsightly man-made features |
Constructions that do not correlate to the landscape are being obscured through vegetation. |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to improve the landscape ecology of the golf course:
| Minimizing the amount of amenity grass |
The surface intensively mowed grass is kept to a minimum. By determining which elements fall outside the game and which are of importance to the character of the natural landscape, only some elements need to be extensively mowed. |
| Increasing the size of habitat patches | Habitat patches are increased, and connected on internal and neighbour terrain. |
| Connection of internal habitat patches | Habitat patches are increased, and connected on internal and neighbour terrain. |
| Connection of patches with external habitats | Habitat patches are increased, and connected on internal and neighbour terrain. |
| Creation of habitat corridors | Habitat patches are increased, and connected on internal and neighbour terrain. |
| Avoidance of habitat fragmentation | Habitat patches are increased, and connected on internal and neighbour terrain. |
| Improving and diversifying habitat edges | yes |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to improve the quality of habitats on the golf course:
| Creation of botanically rich rough grassland |
The natural diversity of vegetation is increased by mowing and removal of clippings. |
| Ecologically informed management of scrub vegetation |
There is multiannual management plan in place carried out on the basis of a cycle. |
| Promoting species and structually diverse woodlands |
The management plan provides guidelines to an ecologically valuable and durable situation. |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to conserve and enhance biodiversity on the golf course:
| Provision of nesting and nectar for pollinators |
Brushwood, roughs, forest edges and ditches are present at various locations. Special attention has been given to the different types of fauna. |
| Installation of nest boxes | Nest boxes are used for different species and in various parts of the terrain. |
| Control / management of alien species |
Non-native, exotic, are controlled as much as possible. |
| Provision of hibernation areas | Hibernation areas on and around the course. |
| Creation of micro-habitats (eg log and stone piles) | Micro habitats are created. |
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Water
The terrain of The Royal Haagsche Golf & Country Club is located in the water-collection area of the Dune Water Company South Holland. It is situated between the deep and the shallow collection areas of the Kijfhoek and Bierlap, and the deep collection area of ‘de Kaswetering.’ There are no infiltration pools in the direct vicinity of the golf course. The water collection from the shallow groundwater area has only a small impact on the terrain. Hydrologic monitoring by the Dune Water Company South Holland shows that groundwater in the shallow parts is located at approximately 2.5 metres below NAP. For this reason, there are no actual or potential moist dune valleys on the terrain. In 1938, the course was built with an underground network of water pipes meant for irrigation. Around 1970, the ‘Haagsche’ was the first golf club to install an automatic irrigation system. This was replaced by a fully modernised system in 2006 which allows for selective irrigation, thereby, enabling separate parts of the course to be watered and to be monitored. This leads to increased water efficiency and meets their policy in minimising water usage.
Evaporation is minimised by irrigating only during the evenings and nights. Irrigation is limited to the greens and tees, and never more than is necessary for the desired quality of the different elements on the course. Limited irrigation, in general, leads to improved quality of the grass mat. As much use is made of the sector sprinklers as possible in order to prevent water from seeping into the roughs or the dune landscape.
Het terrein van de KHG&CC ligt in het waterwingebied van het Duinwaterbedrijf Zuid-Holland tussen de diepe en ondiepe winningen van de Kijfhoek en Bierlap en de diepe winning \"de Kaswetering\". In de directe omgeving van de golfbaan zijn geen infiltratieplassen. De waterwinning in het ondiepe grondwaterpakket heeft slechts een zeer beperkte invloed op het terrein. Uit de hydrologische monitoring van het Duinwaterbedrijf Zuid-Holland blijkt dat het grondwater in het ondiepe pakket gemiddeld op 2,5 meter onder NAP ligt. Om die reden zijn er geen actuele of potentiële vochtige duinvalleien in het terrein. Reeds bij aanleg in 1938 van de Golfclub de Wildhoeve werd een ondergronds leidingnet aangelegd zodat de baan kon worden besproeid. Dit was uniek in Nederland. Rond 1970 legde de \"Haagsche\" als eerste golfclub een automatische beregeningsinstallatie aan, die in 2006 werd vervangen door een geheel nieuw systeem. De hoeveelheid opgepompt water wordt voor elke pomp afzonderlijk geregistreerd. Het beleid van de club is gericht op minimaal gebruik van water.
Er wordt in de avond en 's nachts beregend, voornamelijk op greens en tees en nooit meer dan noodzakelijk voor de gewenste kwaliteit van de verschillende onderdelen van de baan. Beperkte beregening leidt in het algemeen tot een betere kwaliteit van de grasmat. Er wordt zoveel mogelijk gebruik gemaakt van sectorsproeiers zodat zo min mogelijk water in de rough of het aangrenzende duinlandschap terecht komt.
Sources & Consumption
The following water audits have been undertaken at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Leidingwaterdruk | WaterLab, Helder BV | 2010-07-19 | |
| Beregeningswater | DUNEA | 2010-07-19 | |
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The water used at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is drawn from the following sources:
| 2009 | Sources | % of supply | Total Consumption |
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| Clubhouse | Public / Potable | 100 | 1,980,000 Litres |
| Golf Course | Groundwater | 100 | 30,000,000 Litres |
| Maintenance Facility | Public / Potable | 100 | 700,000 Litres |
Irrigation & Efficiency
The following areas receive irrigation at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Greens | Daily |
| Tees | Daily |
| Fairways | Weekly |
The irrigation system at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is:
Fully computer controlled
Serviced every 1 Years
Upgraded every 25 Year(s)
Re-calibrated and checked for efficient application every 1 Years
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to maximize irrigation efficiency:
| Selection of grass species | Selected grass species are suiteble for the dutch climate, and in specific the soil and climate situation on the Haagsche. |
| Soil decompaction and thatch management | Soil decompaction and thatch management is |
| Timing and dose of water application | Timing and dose of water application is attuned to the situation. |
| Analysis of soil moisture | Analysis of soil moisture is frequently done, to monitor the situation. |
| Incorporation of evapotranspiration rates and weather data | Incorporation of evapotranspiration rates and weather data is frequently done to determin the amount and time of water aplication. |
| Use of wetting agents | Wetting agents are used in drought periods to minimize the water application. |
| Targeting of sprinkler heads | Sprinkler heads are targeted on golf elements only. |
| Optimizing system pressure | System is automatically pressured. |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to conserve / reduce / minimise water consumption:
| Low-flow urinals and toilets | Low-flow urinals and toilets are used in the clubhouse and the maintenace facility. |
| Use of efficient shower technology | Efficient shower technology are used in the clubhouse and the maintenace facility. |
| Repairing leaks | Leaks are immediately repared. |
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Energy & Resources
KHG&CC systematically strives in obtaining maximum efficiency in energy usage. Therefore, durable products play an important role during all minor and major renovations. In the area of lighting, research is being done into the efficiency of burning-hours, energy-saving light sources and intelligent light switches. Efficient machines are used whenever possible for the machine park.
Het systematisch streven naar een maximale doelmatigheid in het gebruik van energie is een van de hoofddoelstellingen voor de KHG&CC. Dit betekent dat bij aanpassingen en vernieuwingen besparing en verduurzaming van de producten een belangrijke rol speelt. Op het gebied van verlichting wordt er gekeken naar efficiënte branduren, energiezuinige lichtbronnen en intelligente schakelaars. Voor het machinepark wordt indien mogelijk gebruik gemaakt van energie efficiënte machines.
Sources & Consumption
No energy surveys have been undertaken at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club.
Consumption of renewable energy and resources at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
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| 179365 | 174250 | 172980 |
Consumption of non-renewable energy and resources at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
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| 36203000 | 35305000 | 33452000 | |
| 4000 | 5000 | 3250 | |
| 1000 | 1000 | 750 | |
| 100 | 100 | 100 |
Energy Efficiency
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to diversify energy and fuel supply:
| Adoption of green tariff grid supply | For serveral years the Haagsche uses green tariff grid. |
| Use of biodiesel and /or ethanol | Bio fuels are used on smaal maintenace equipment. |
| Use of electric hybrid vehicles | An hybrid mower is currently tested for usability. |
| biodegradable lubricant | Biodegradable lubricant is used. |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is undertaking the following activities to reduce energy consumption:
| Investment in low-energy heating and air conditioning systems | The various heating boilers for the clubhouse and workshop are high yield boilers. |
| Optimizing themostat levels for heating and refridgeration | Temperature control is done by advanced metering system that responds to the temperature of the air. |
| Enhancement of natural ventilation opportunities | The clubhouse is equipped with a ventilation system with heat recovery. |
| Upgrading of building insulation | Adaptations to premises isolation is taken as a point of improvement to achieve higher returns. |
| Installation of low-energy lighting | Led lichting and other energy efficient masures are used. |
| Use of motion sensor lighting | Motion sensors are used in various places. |
| Transition to energy efficient appliances | yes |
| Use of timers with appliances, heating and lighting | In locker rooms and gym, timers and sensors for ventilation and lighting are used. |
| Educating staff and customers | staff and customers are educated in energie efficiency |
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Vehicles & Transport
The maintenance fleet at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club uses the following fuel sources:
| Ride-on Mowers | Walking Mowers | Utility Vehicles | |
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| 50% | 100% | ||
| 50% | 100% | ||
Additional vehicles operated by Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club use the following fuel sources:
| Golf Carts | Cars | Buses | |
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| 20% | |||
| 100% | |||
| 80% | |||
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club has established the following schemes to encourage reductions in staff and customer transport emissions:
| Increasing equipment storage (e.g. lockers) | There are sufficient lockers avalible. |
| Staff showers | Showers for the staff are available. |
| Tax breaking incentives for cycling | yes |
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Products & Supply Chains
Purchasing focuses on finding environmentally-friendly products, especially concerning those purchases for the machine park. Can certain machines be replaced by less polluting and more silent ones like electrically-powered machines? A hybrid machine has been acquired and further replacements by hybrids or fully electrically-powered machines are being considered at the moment. These are more economical and less sensitive to leaks and breakdowns.
In de keuzes die worden gemaakt tijdens aankoop trajecten wordt er momenteel met name in het machinepark gezocht naar milieuvriendelijke oplossingen. Kunnen bepaalde machines inderdaad worden vervangen door minder vervuilende en stillere, elektrische machines? Er is reeds een hybride machine aangeschaft. Verdere vervanging door hybride, of geheel elektrisch aangedreven machines wordt overwogen. Deze zijn zuiniger en bovendien minder gevoelig voor lekkage en storingen.
Purchasing Policies
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following ethical / environmental purchasing activities:
| Measures to avoid waste at source | Product selection by choosing environmentally friendly products. |
| Use of local suppliers |
Local suppliers are used for the purchasing of various products. |
| Use of local products |
Different regional products are offered on the restaurant menu. |
| Selection of certified products |
Purchasing places special attention to the certification of products. |
| Use of recycled and recyclable products | Purchasing also considers whether a product can be recycled. This is an important element in their final decision. |
| Selection of products that feature minimal packaging |
In order to minimise packaging waste, purchasing is done in bulk and containers as much as possible. |
| Use of accredited suppliers (e.g. ISO 14001) |
Certified suppliers and contractors are preferred. |
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Economic Multiplier
An overview of the supplier network at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| Total number of suppliers | Total number of suppliers within 10 Kilometres | Total number of suppliers within 100 Kilometres | |
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| 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 12 | 5 | 12 | |
| 13 | 7 | 13 | |
| 7 | 5 | 7 |
Turfgrass Inputs
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following IPM activities:
| Encouragin drought and disease tolerant grasses |
Used grasses are optimal for these climatic conditions. This minimizes the water usage and chance for disease. |
| Managing stress and wear |
Damage and wear and tear are avoided as much as possible by means of a good maintenance plan. |
| Enhancement of soil structure |
Soil structure is improved by means of aerating and through the measurement of results. |
| Optimization of the growing environment |
An optimal growth environment is cultivated through a good and actual maintenance plan and through expert advice. |
| Managing thatch levels |
Yearly measurements are made by external advisors who also advise on the amount of thatch and the policy to reduce this. |
| Managing surface moisture |
Surface moisture is regularly measured. |
| Scouting for pests and diseases |
Contact with the surrounding golf courses and registration of damage provides information about the risks of damage. |
| Monitoring / improvement of plant health |
The head of green-keeping keeps a keen eye on the quality of the grass. |
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Fertilizer use at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club in the last three years:
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||
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| Organic | Inorganic | Organic | Inorganic | Organic | Inorganic | ||
| Greens | N | 160 kg | 89 kg | 140 kg | |||
| P | 28 kg | 18 kg | 28 kg | ||||
| K | 132 kg | 52 kg | 118 kg | ||||
| Tees | N | 66 kg | 76 kg | 72 kg | |||
| P | 10 kg | 12 kg | 12 kg | ||||
| K | 30 kg | 30 kg | 10 kg | ||||
| Fairways | N | 30 kg | 30 kg | ||||
| P | 10 kg | 10 kg | |||||
| K | 40 kg | 40 kg | |||||
Pesticide use at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club in the last three years:
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||
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| Organic | Inorganic | Organic | Inorganic | Organic | Inorganic | ||
| Greens | Fungicide | 1.5 kg | 1.5 kg | ||||
| Herbicide | |||||||
| Insecticide | |||||||
| Tees | Fungicide | ||||||
| Herbicide | 1.5 kg | 1.5 kg | |||||
| Insecticide | |||||||
| Fairways | Fungicide | ||||||
| Herbicide | 14 kg | 14 kg | |||||
| Insecticide | |||||||
| Semi-Rough | Fungicide | ||||||
| Herbicide | 5.5 kg | 5.5 kg | |||||
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following actions to optimize pesticide use:
| Selection on the least toxic and lest persistant products | The type of soil, which has a very open structure, brings the selection criteria of the least toxic and less persistent. |
| Selection of appropriate products for specific pests and diseases |
The correct substances are chosen as a result of the expertise present on diseases and plagues, and the use of pesticides. |
| Spot-treatment with handheld sprayers and wipers |
All diseases and plagues are treated locally, besides the greens and foregreens. |
| Calibration and testing of sprayers |
The ideal measurement is chosen depending on the substances used and the type of weather, thereby realising usage- and dispersion optimisation. |
| Utilization of shrouded sprayser and anti-drip nozzles |
Spraying is done with anti-drip nozzles. |
| Non-chemical weed control |
In first instance, weeds are treated mechanically and biologically. Chemical treatment will only be considered in extreme situations. |
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Waste Management
No waste audits have been undertaken at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club.
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club manages key waste streams as follows:
| Re-use | Recycle | Landfill | Incinerate | |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following activities to continue the lifecycle of materials and resources:
| Separation of recyclable materials |
Various materials are recycled. |
| Establishment of recycling centers |
Various containers are located centrally on the terrain in order to separate waste removal. |
| Education of staff and customer education |
Both staff and members are informed of how to proceed with waste removal. |
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Environmental Quality
The KHG&CC policy stipulates responsible nature management. It also strives for continual improvements in their activities for a cleaner environment. The business model used consists of management systems for quality improvement, Arbo and the environment. The environmental management plan first aims to inventory what kind of impact the game of golf has on the environment, followed by recommendations and proposals for improvement. The KHG&CC carries out a proactive policy with regard to exploitation based on sustainability. This entails a permanent ambition to reduce environmental impact in the broadest sense and to simultaneously educate all members and staff in environmental awareness management.
Naast verantwoord beheer van de natuur wil de KHG&CC zich inzetten voor een verantwoorde bedrijfsvoering die een schoon milieu beoogt en streeft naar een continue verbetering van de milieuprestaties. De managementsystemen voor verbetering van kwaliteit, Arbo en milieu worden ingezet binnen dit model. In eerste aanleg is besloten het accent in het huidige milieuzorgplan te leggen op een inventarisatie van het beslag dat de golfsport legt op het milieu en waar mogelijk te komen met aanbevelingen en voorstellen voor verbeteringen. De KHG&CC voert een proactief beleid met betrekking tot de exploitatie, die is gericht op duurzaamheid. Dat houdt in dat er een permanent streven is naar het verminderen van de belasting van het milieu in de ruimste zin en een opleidingsklimaat wordt gecreëerd om alle leden, medewerkers en personeel bewust en bekend te doen zijn met een verantwoord milieubeheer.
Water Analysis
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club monitors water quality with the following frequency:
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| Daily | Daily | Daily | |
| Daily | Daily | Daily | |
| Daily | Daily | Daily |
Waste Water
Waste water from Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is managed as follows:
| Discharges to | Formal Discharge Agreement | |
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| N/A | N/A | |
| Mains Sewer | Y | |
| Via Oil Separator | Y | |
| Via Oil Separator | Y |
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club are handled and disposed of as follows:
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Pollution Prevention
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following activities to prevent pollution from its maintenance facility and clubhouse:
| Storage of equipment and hazardous products on covered, sealed impervious areas |
Dangerous substances are stored in a certified cabinet. |
| Maintenance of equipment on covered, sealed impervious areas |
Large machine maintenance is outsourced whereas small maintenance is conducted on a fluid-sealed floor. |
| Mixing of pesticides and fertilizers over impervious surfaces |
Fertilisers are mixed on a fluid-sealed floor. |
| Installation of above-ground fuel tanks |
The fuel tank meets all criteria and is periodically checked. |
| Provision of containment booms and absorbent materials |
There is plenty of absorption material present and within reach. A clear emergency spillage responce plan helps to avoid containment and brings clarity. |
| Activity | Description |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following activities to prevent pollution on its golf course:
| Eliminating leachate and run-off through careful timing of turf inputs |
Weather statistics are narrowly watched to determine the ideal timing for the application of pesticides and fertilisers. |
| Establishment of emergency spillage response plan |
A contingency plan is in place directing the necessary actions needed in order to immediately fix any leaks, thereby minimising/eliminating damage. |
| Controlling erosion and sediment discharge |
A good mowing policy prevents erosion from taking place. |
| Establishment of pesticide-free zones |
No-spray zones have been determined across the entire terrain. |
| Activity | Description |
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People & Communities
The KHG&CC policy stipulates responsible nature management. It also strives for continual improvements in their activities for a cleaner environment. The business model used consists of management systems for quality improvement, Arbo and the environment. The environmental management plan first aims to inventory what kind of impact the game of golf has on the environment, followed by recommendations and proposals for improvement. The KHG&CC carries out a proactive policy with regard to exploitation based on sustainability. This entails a permanent ambition to reduce environmental impact in the broadest sense and to simultaneously educate all members and staff in environmental awareness management.
Naast verantwoord beheer van de natuur wil de KHG&CC zich inzetten voor een verantwoorde bedrijfsvoering die een schoon milieu beoogt en streeft naar een continue verbetering van de milieuprestaties. De managementsystemen voor verbetering van kwaliteit, Arbo en milieu worden ingezet binnen dit model. In eerste aanleg is besloten het accent in het huidige milieuzorgplan te leggen op een inventarisatie van het beslag dat de golfsport legt op het milieu en waar mogelijk te komen met aanbevelingen en voorstellen voor verbeteringen. De KHG&CC voert een proactief beleid met betrekking tot de exploitatie, die is gericht op duurzaamheid. Dat houdt in dat er een permanent streven is naar het verminderen van de belasting van het milieu in de ruimste zin en een opleidingsklimaat wordt gecreëerd om alle leden, medewerkers en personeel bewust en bekend te doen zijn met een verantwoord milieu beheer.
Employment & Education
Typical staffing levels at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club are:
| Full Time | Part Time | Seasonal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 8 | 1 | ||
| 9 | 4 | 6 | |
| 3 | |||
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 1 | |||
| 2 | 4 | ||
| 1 |
The environmental working group at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club is comprised of:
- General Manager
- Course Manager
- Committee Members
- Technical Specialist
- Local Enviroment NGO
Employees at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club receive the following formal and informal environmental education:
| Storage, application and disposal of pesticides |
Employees are informed about the use, the storage and disposal of chemicals and pesticides. Applying pesticides and chemicals is only done by employees with a license. |
| Management of accidents and emergencies |
\"Staff is trained on several issues. Much is done to prevent accidents and emergencies, when they do happen, date and time are recorded in a log. \" |
| Management of habitats and vegetation |
The management plan, paid attention to the value and maintenace of habitats. Nature friendly maintanence is part of the greenkeeper course. |
| Waste minimalisation, separation and recycling | Local government is working on a new list with historic features. |
| Health & Safety |
Staff is trained on several issues. |
| Energy Saving |
Staff is trained on several issues. |
| Enviromental management planning |
Staff is trained on several issues. |
| All staff is trained. | |
| Activity | Description |
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Community Relations
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club engages with local community groups in the following manner:
| Neighbours |
The golf club is in contact with the neighbours. |
| Local Government |
The golf club is in contact with the local government. |
| Local Enviromental Groups |
Several enviromental groups are involved with the nature activities. |
| Media |
When there are interesting events at the golfcourse (local) media is informed by the club. |
| Local Businesses |
Several local businesses are involved by the club through a business membership. |
| Schools & Colleges |
The club and clubmanagement participates in education. |
| DUNEA | |
| NGF en NVG | federation and golfcourse owner association |
| Activity | Description |
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Land Use & Cultural Heritage
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club does not provides access or diversified land use for others.
The following archaeological and heritage surveys have been undertaken at Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club:
| ? | Harald v.d. Straaten | 2010-08-19 | |
| Historisch Perspectief | L. Mangelaar Meertens | 2009-04-19 | |
| Title | Author | Date | View Document |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club does not consult any organizations regarding the conservation of cultural heritage.
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following activities to conserve cultural heritage features:
| Local government is working on a new list with historic features. Gemeente Wassenaar is bezig met nieuwe monumentenlijst. |
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| Activity | Description |
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Communications
Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following internal environmental communications:
| Provision of newsletters, notice boards & poster displays |
There is an seperate page on the website that shows information about the comitted to green/GEO certificate, and other related issues. |
| Members evenings and course walks |
Members evenings and course walks are held, for example the national birdwaching day. |
| Course guides / brochures | During events extra information is published about sustainable actions. |
| Activity | Description |
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Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club undertakes the following social and environmental advocacy activities:
| Website, press releases & brochures |
There is an seperate page on the website that shows information about the comitted to green/GEO certificate, and other related issues. |
| Activity | Description |
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