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California golf courses making major cutbacks due to statewide drought

(Last Updated On: May 13, 2015)

California has over 850 golf courses with some of the finest ones in the world. Unfortunately, these golf courses are the latest industry to be hurt by the statewide drought. According to a report by BusinessInsider.com, golf courses are having to make some significant cutbacks and are being encouraged to participate in a turf reduction program that provides rebates per every square foot of grass removed.

This program is being sponsored by various water agencies and offers $2 to $3 per every square foot removed. An average Californian golf course spans between 110 to 115 acres. Additionally, it’s estimated that they use an average of 90 million gallons of water per year for maintenance and appearance.

With the state implementing water cutbacks of at least 25% in some regions, and a public hysteria over celebrities and places that waste water, many golf courses are jumping at the chance to participate in this rebate program, while earning public favor. Some of the state’s larger golf courses can saved between 10 and 15 million gallons of water usage per year by removing an average of 15-25 acres of turf.

This is a brilliant strategy by water agencies and the state. It’s trimming the excessive water usage so that more people can have water for essential usage.

On a side note, last year, Golf Digest came out with the Top 100 golf courses in the world. California’s Pebble Beach Cypress Point Club was ranked 2nd on the list. In total, California had 6 golf courses make the Top 100. I’d be curious to see how much, if any, acres of grass Pebble Beach removes.

What do you readers think about this turf reduction rebate program?

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