Sustain Golf - sustainable & accessible golf course design
progressive ideas for a traditional game
Why Sustain Golf?
We are an experienced, hands-on, full service firm working on forward-thinking projects worldwide.
We are committed to designing and building quantifiably sustainable and accessible golf courses.
Our clients choose to work with us based on our passion for sustainability and our commitment to collaborative and detail-oriented design and construction practices.
Our designs work harmoniously with nature and are inviting for all who wish to interact with them.
We love golf but believe it needs to adapt to a changing climate and the evolving needs and expectations of today’s golfer.
We will work to improve the public perception of existing golf facilities by recognizing and highlighting their many positive and beneficial aspects.
Contact Us
In addition to new builds and remodels, we are also available for sustainability consulting and value engineering. Matt is an Accredited Sustainability Verifier who can help quantify your savings and ROI through his association with the GEO Foundation.
Email: matt@sustaingolf.com
Phone, WhatsApp: +1 215-378-7731
X: @sustain_golf
It’s possible to have great golf with:
Less water, less energy, fewer chemicals, more nature, & happier neighbors
Services
Quickly understanding the sustainability constraints, threats, and opportunities for a new site or existing facility;
Evaluating the performance of an existing facility and identifying operational strengths and weaknesses;
Value engineering sustainability investments and potentially quantifying savings and ROI;
Helping to develop new sustainability and accessibility action/master plans;
Reviewing and suggesting supply chain improvements;
Supporting facilities in the delivery of specific sustainability and accessibility projects, including plans and specifications;
Identifying existing sustainability strengths for more effective communication and public relations;
Leading sustainability and accessibility presentations and seminars for employees, members, committees and stakeholders;
Liaising with professional bodies, local governments, or NGOs on behalf of facilities.
Testimonials
“Matt has the pulse of golf architecture. It begins with his background as a civil engineer and extends to his time in Scotland getting formal training. Add to this his trips across the British Isles to discover a deep appreciation for the soul of golf, and you have one terrific resource and loads of experience.”
“In a world where recommendations seem to fly as often as my golf strokes or as airplanes landing, I offer this note of endorsement to identify Matt as one of the best in our industry. He works in the industry for the right reason - to leave this game better than how he found it. He’s a student of architecture, and attempts to reflect this ideal in all of his work. He’s always learning, and brings this knowledge to those around him. He’s ready and able to get his hands dirty, and constantly shows his willingness to do so. I hope to have many more opportunities to work with Matt, either during the design phase, construction or grow-in. And, as always, playing the course together when it is complete.”
“The EIGCA is to be commended for its contribution to championing sustainability in golf and supporting The R&A’s aim of making golf more relevant to modern society and to ensure that the sport continues to thrive in 50 years’ time.”
Who We Are
Matt Schiffer, P.E., ASGCA, GCA MSc.
Matt is currently working with the GEO Foundation as an Accredited Sustainability Verifier. GEO is the golf industry’s preeminent sustainability advocate, dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and credibly sharing the industry’s commitment to sustainable nature, resources, and community.
Matt is a member of both the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) and serves on the EIGCA Sustainability Committee, helping to promote and encourage sustainability and stewardship of the environment within the golf design industry. He has successfully completed the EIGCA’s comprehensive Sustainability Program to become a Sustainability Design Leader and is able to use the knowledge he has gained to deliver sustainable design solutions that will provide commercial advantage and a positive legacy for clients.
Matt holds a Masters Degree in Golf Course Architecture from the University of Edinburgh, from which he graduated with Distinction in 2004. He has also attended Rutgers University’s prestigious Professional Golf Turf Management School. He is professionally licensed as a Civil Engineer in California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.