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David Phipps is considered one of the Northwest’s leaders in golf course environmental stewardship and innovation. While working as the superintendent at Stone Creek Golf, he received the GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship in 2012, as well as the 2004-2005 Cooperator of the Year by the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District. David received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oregon State University in Horticulture, Turf and Landscape Management, and currently works for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America as the NW Region Field Staff Representative.
Today we’re talking about pollinator habitats curated within golf courses, how they can best be utilized, and David’s amazing contributions to conservation and the golf industry.
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“I think there’s a place in almost every model of golf course [for pollinators].” – David Phipps
Show Notes:
- How David became involved in the intersection of golf and conservation
- Why David’s program became the gold standard for golf courses around the country
- How courses around the world have contributed to pollinators in different ways
- The ways David developed the habitat alongside the course
- What lessons David has learned from the pollinator habitat projects
- How irrigation and improper preparation can cause habitats to fail
- The way that pollinators fit into different kinds of courses
“If you’ve got an area that’s not going to see balls landing but you can still benefit from the beautification of the wildflowers, those are areas that can be utilized.” – David Phipps
Links Mentioned:
- Learn more about Green Golf USA
- Find out more about the GCSAA’s Best Management Practices
- See the beautiful pollinator habitat at Teton Pines
- Get a free copy of “Making Room For Native Pollinators”
- Connect with David Phipps on Twitter
