Located on the clifftops of the Alabaster Coast, Dieppe-Pourville Golf Club has been committed for many years to a voluntary and responsible environmental approach.

Fully aware of the natural richness of this exceptional site, the club has implemented a comprehensive environmental management plan based on concrete, sustainable and measurable actions.

This approach creates genuine virtuous circles and now lies at the heart of the club’s identity.

Water management is a major priority for the club

• Reduced frequency of irrigation
• Targeted watering limited to greens and tees
• Full modernisation of irrigation systems to optimise water consumption

These practices help to :

• limit turf thatch and the development of turf diseases,
• reduce overall water consumption,
• sustainably preserve local water resources.

The club also collects and stores rainwater and provides golfers with compressed air equipment for cleaning clubs, avoiding the use of drinking water.

Respect for the soil is central to responsible golf practice.

The club regularly raises awareness among members and visitors about golf etiquette :

• repairing pitch marks on greens,
• replacing divots,
• respecting sensitive areas of the course.

These essential gestures are fully integrated into the teaching provided by the club’s golf professionals.

At the same time, course maintenance is entrusted to a team of qualified greenkeepers who favour :

• targeted, curative interventions rather than systematic treatments,
• composting of green waste,
• annual aeration and coring,
• the selection of more resilient and better-adapted grass species.

These practices help reduce the use of fertilisers, limit water requirements and strengthen turf resilience.

Set within a natural area highly valued by local residents, the golf course serves as a true refuge for local biodiversity.

The site is home to:

• many migratory bird species,
• pollinating insects,
• a wide variety of fauna and flora.

To encourage biodiversity, the club has introduced :

• wildflower meadows,
• beehives,
• insect hotels,
• nesting boxes,
• the maintenance of protected ponds.

In 2023, the club also planted:

• around twenty apple trees (Boskoop, Elstar, Jonagold),
• a hedge of hornbeam, a native local species.

Differentiated mowing practices across several areas of the course create varied habitats, promote deeper root systems, reduce irrigation needs and provide shelter for beneficial insects such as ladybirds and hoverflies.

Dieppe-Pourville Golf Club also takes action to limit different forms of pollution:

• waste sorting and recycling,
• switching off night-time lighting to reduce light pollution,
• exclusive use of electric buggies for several years.

Wetland areas on the course naturally contribute to water filtration and purification, helping to limit the spread of contaminants.

The objective is clear: to minimise the use of harmful products and preserve the balance of this exceptional natural environment.

The Golf de Dieppe-Pourville places great importance on environmental education, firmly believing that preserving biodiversity also relies on the understanding and commitment of everyone.

This approach is reflected today through concrete and accessible actions :

• regular sharing of information on environmental issues via newsletters and club communications,
• awareness initiatives during key moments in club life, such as the Annual General Meeting and member meetings,
• engaging and interactive activities (quizzes, discussion sessions) to better understand the richness of our environment,
• organisation of dedicated events, such as the Biodiversity Cup, combining sport and environmental commitment.

This dynamic is part of a broader strategy supported by :

• an active Course and Environment Committee,
• a designated Biodiversity Officer within the staff
• a team of greenkeepers who are aware and committed on a daily basis,
• the support of the Board of Directors, ensuring long-term commitment through a responsible and sustainable vision.

In 2022, Dieppe-Pourville Golf Club was awarded the Bronze “Golf for Biodiversity” certification, as part of the Golf for Biodiversity Programme, with the support of the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle.

Created in 2018, this certification recognises clubs committed to:

• understanding their natural heritage,
• preserving ecosystems,
• promoting biodiversity on golf courses.

Covering nearly 50 hectares on the outskirts of Dieppe, the golf course is a true green lung and is among approximately 80 certified courses out of more than 600 golf courses in France.

This recognition highlights the actions already undertaken and encourages the club to continue and strengthen its environmental commitment.