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That is an overly broad generalisation. Where I live, golf courses aren’t irrigated at all - they just rely on rainwater, like every other farm does. One of th
by trollbridge 3mo ago
That is an overly broad generalisation. Where I live, golf courses aren’t irrigated at all - they just rely on rainwater, like every other farm does.
One of the golf courses near me has tee times for $10. I do not consider that something that only “serves the wealthy”. They also periodically close the course and open it up for RC plane enthusiasts.
Another one you can easily go for a walk in - I often do. It is effectively a public space.
- gnz11 3mo agoIrrigation isn’t the only concern but also the loads of herbicides and pesticides that get dumped on them.
- trollbridge 3mo ago… which also happens if the land were people’s lawns, were farmland, or commercial space with lawns.
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- gnz11 3mo agoYes, that’s also a problem too.
- scotty79 3mo agoThe spot you live in might be an outlier. Golf courses in US use half a trillion gallons of fresh water annually.
- bookofjoe 3mo ago>Golf in Saudi Arabia: Best Courses from Riyadh to the Red Sea https://houseofsaud.com/travel/saudi-golf-courses/ https://houseofsaud.com/travel/saudi-golf-courses/ >Avoid: June–September — temperatures regularly exceed 45°C (113°F), making outdoor play dangerous
- rurban 3mo agoI love golfing in England and Scotland! But in Germany it's hopeless, it's treated like exclusive tennis courts. Australia has nice golfing experiences also. But in the USA I never found affordable golfing.