Jordan Smith claimed a sensational Portugal Masters victory at the Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection this week, crowning a year that also saw the prestigious resort cement its reputation as a pioneer in sustainable golf.
The victory, which included a pair of stunning 62s, was Smith’s second on the DP World Tour and first since 2017. And while all eyes were on the unforgettable on-course action, it’s well worth pointing out the significant strides Dom Pedro has taken in a different field.
Reinforcing the brand’s long-term environmental goals, all six Dom Pedro golf courses are regularly evaluated and upgraded to enhance sustainability as well as overall quality. A major focus is on water consumption, with a resort-wide commitment to reduce waste water by 50 per cent.
Additionally, the resort is working to cut down on energy usage, pesticides and fertiliser, as well as identifying areas for the conservation of important native avifauna. These changes demonstrate that sustainability need not come at the expense of sporting merit. As evidenced by Smith’s thrilling victory, Dom Pedro’s golf courses have maintained the distinction and excitement with which the resort has become synonymous.
Nowhere is this approach more evident than the popular Laguna Golf Course, which reopened last month following a major renovation. Bermuda grass, renowned for its low water and fertiliser consumption, has been utilised across all fairways, greens and tee mats. Meanwhile, the newly installed Rain Bird IC irrigation system is touted to significantly cut back on water consumption.
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Rui Grave, greenkeeping coordinator at Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection, said: “If you do sustainability well, it will produce economic sustainability too. If we expend less energy and chemical products, it not only gives nature a better chance to be natural, but it costs less money.
“With the new varieties of turf, new irrigation system and new water pump, we can reduce our past water usage by almost 50 per cent. Sustainability is always one of the biggest things…
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