Golf: Decisions which impact the Social and Environmental scores

Golf: Decisions which impact the Social and Environmental scores

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This article is intended for Instructors only.

The Social and Environmental scores are important factors in the Golf simulation. To find out more about where the scores are located, and their impact on the overall simulation, please see this article GOLF: Social and Environmental Scores

The scores for these important factors are calculated with the points given to certain decisions in the simulation which impact the Golf Club's social and environmental position in the industry.

 

For the Social Score, these decisions include, but are not limited to the following:

Wages 

          
Pro shop sales assistant
Pro shop manager
 
Golf Course Workers
Head Groundskeeper
 
Restaurant Manager
Servers
Bartender
Kitchen Staff

Training 

     
Training for pro shop manager
Training for superintendent
Training for head groundskeeper
Training for an irrigation technician
Training for chef

OHS & Labour Relations 

 
Time use - Offseason

Donations to charitable organizations 

 

For the Environmental Score, these decisions include, but are not limited to the following:

Suppliers

             Produce supplier 
  
Nationa Vegetables (Frozen vegetables)
BioTerra (Organic Vegetables)
Heritage Produce (Local Products)
Meat Supplier 
   K Wholesale
H & A Foods
Homestead Butcher Shop (Local business)
Choice of Golf Course Designer 
    
Option #1: Contractor from the area
Option #2: World-renowned golf course architect
Option #3: International design firm
Option #4: Local newly trained architect

Eco-friendly Maintenance

           Pesticide spraying program 
     Basic program
Basic program - Organic
Comprehensive program
Comprehensive program - Organic
Comprehensive program - Premium
Fertilizer spreading program 
   Basic program
Comprehensive program - Natural fertilizer
Comprehensive program - Premium

Energy Management  

       EcoEnergy Building 
   
Clubhouse expansion
New building - Turnkey project
New building - Certified Leed Silver
Utility vehicle 
  
Gas-powered model
New electric model

Water Management  

       Irrigation project 
      
Sprinklers for greens
Sprinklers for tee boxes
Sprinklers for fairways
Wastewater recovery system
Irrigation central control system
Drainage work

Green Spaces  

          Choice of Golf Course Designer 
    
Option #1: Traditional course
Option #2: World-renowned golf course architect
Option #3: International design firm
Option #4: Local newly trained golf course architect
Time use - Offseason 
    No projects
Repair of sand traps and lake edges
Restoration of natural areas
Woodland landscaping work

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