Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program
for Golf Courses (ACSP)

What do ACSP members say about certification?

“The entire process of pursuing certification helped unite our membership behind a worthwhile endeavor.  It seemed to uplift our spirit of community, which was beneficial in countless ways.” 

 - Robert Haley, Audubon Committee Chair, Creek Course at Hammock Dunes, Palm Coast, FL

“Having completed the process of becoming certified, I am thrilled to report that we are already seeing dramatic changes and improvements throughout the golf course.”

 - Elizabeth Gilmour, Landscape Superintendent, Frenchman’s Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

“The program has been instrumental in expanding our awareness and participation in the care of our environment, while at the same time we continue to provide standards of excellence in golf course conditioning for our members. 

 - John Paul McMillan, Horticulturist, Wilmington Country Club, Wilmington, DE

“Notre Dame and the managers of the Warren Golf Course have done a terrific job at preserving this property as wildlife habitat, while simultaneously keeping a lot of golfers happy.  Audubon International could use Warren Golf Course as a model for training other golf courses.”

- Laura Fuderer, Conservation Chair- South Bend-Elkhart Audubon Society, Notre Dame, IN

“I cannot begin to tell you how much fun this has been, and how educational it is.  My staff seems to be rallying around the fact that we are exploring new and entirely different avenues that Carmel Valley Ranch has never explored.

- Matthew Bashara, Director of Golf Course Maintenance, Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Club,

Carmel, CA

“The information, and dedication of the ACSS staff, the worksheets, guides, and other products are great, but the staff all seem to take a personal interest in the success of your program.” 

- Anthony Williams, Superintendent, Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain, GA

“I thoroughly enjoyed this process.  It has forced me to examine every aspect of my stewardship over my course.  This introspection has led me to make many beneficial changes in environmental improvements as well as save money for the club.”

– Marc Smith, CGCS, Bear Creek Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, SC

“When I first looked into the certification process, I set a goal: to complete each objective and become certified - plain and simple.  As I got into the actual requirements, I was learning more about my own golf course that I never took the time to see.  Knowing that I made a difference and setting an example is something I will always carry with me, from future Bluebird fledglings to a handshake of thanks from a golfer.

- Brian T. Sepot, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Longshore Club Park, Town of Westport - Parks & Rec., Westport, CT

For more information please e-mail Joellen Zeh, at jzeh@auduboninternational.org or call (518) 767-9051 x14.