Bedfordshire County Golf
Colmworth Golf Club finalist for the Sustainability Project of the Year at the 2026 England Golf Awards, recognising its bold, practical and community‑centred approach to environmental stewardship.ticle draft
Colmworth Golf Club has been announced as a finalist for the Sustainability Project of the Year at the 2026 England Golf Awards, recognising its bold, practical and community‑centred approach to environmental stewardship.
Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of Colmworth's operations, demonstrating that exceptional golf and ecological responsibility can go hand in hand.
The club has maintained its course entirely without fungicides for the past two years, supported by minimal herbicide use and hand‑weeding on greens.
Carefully managed wild zones encourage natural regeneration, creating rich habitats that boost biodiversity across the estate. Native trees and plants have been introduced to support pollinators and wildlife, while irrigation is supplied exclusively from the club's own lake — eliminating reliance on mains water.
A new compost toilet on the course provides an inclusive facility for all visitors and avoids the use of harsh chemicals.
Colmworth's transition to electric and renewable technologies has been transformative. Electric tools, robot mowers and solar‑powered charging stations have already reduced fossil fuel consumption by more than 3,200 litres a year.
Expanded battery storage now enables the club to operate off‑grid for much of the summer, while a biomass boiler heats the entire site using renewable fuel.
Green waste and food waste are composted on site, returning nutrients to the land and closing the loop on resource use.
Beyond the course, Colmworth has cultivated a vibrant culture of community engagement. Wildlife events, upcycling initiatives and home‑grown produce all contribute to a welcoming, environmentally conscious atmosphere that inspires members, visitors and local residents alike.
As winners of the England Golf Sustainability Award in 2024, Colmworth continues to set the standard for what sustainable golf can achieve. Being named a finalist once again highlights the club's unwavering commitment to environmental progress and its role as a genuine force for good.
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