Probably one of the very first to be concerned about the environment, biodiversity, and the sustainability of golf courses given current constraints,
Chantilly Golf Club has always prioritized respect for nature: Since 2016, biodiversity has been the subject of a comprehensive study led by the National Museum of Natural History, which aims to highlight the biological heritage of the courses.
In Chantilly, the natural areas cover 50 hectares. They feature various landscapes such as roughs (meadows), country hedges, groves,ponds, and even bunkers that are home to a multitude of pollinators.
Of the species recorded, 39 are rare or endangered. The most iconic is the famous broom—the winged variety—which had all but disappeared from Picardy…
As for the animals, birds thrive in the copses. This biodiversity is also beneficial
for maintaining the grounds, as exemplified by the starling, which feeds on the larvae of grass-eating crickets…
Chantilly Golf Club has set itself the mission of setting an example for all.
Let’s hope it will ensure that we can continue to enjoy playing on courses that change with the seasons.
How much more interesting the game of golf is when it changes several times a year!
